 A number of television programmes have included references to Aston Villa over the past few decades . In the sitcom <unk> , the character Lennie <unk> is a Villa supporter . When filming began on Dad 's Army , Villa fan Ian <unk> was allowed to choose Frank Pike 's scarf from an array in the BBC wardrobe ; he chose a claret and blue one — Aston Villa 's colours . The character <unk> in the BBC sitcom Gavin & <unk> was revealed as an Aston Villa fan in an episode screened in December 2009 . In the BBC series " Yes Minister " / " Yes Prime Minister " , the Minister Jim <unk> 's local team was Aston Villa , as was the Member of Parliament for Birmingham East . 
