Dad's Army (TV Series 1968–1977)

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Cast

Series cast summary:
	Arthur Lowe	...	Capt. George Mainwaring / ... 80 episodes, 1968-1977

	John Le Mesurier	...	Sgt. Arthur Wilson 80 episodes, 1968-1977

	Clive Dunn	...	LCpl. Jack Jones 80 episodes, 1968-1977

	John Laurie	...	Pte. James Frazer 80 episodes, 1968-1977

	Arnold Ridley	...	Pte. Charles Godfrey 80 episodes, 1968-1977

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	Bill Pertwee	...	Chief Warden Hodges 60 episodes, 1968-1977

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	Colin Bean	...	Private Sponge 46 episodes, 1968-1977

	Frank Williams	...	Reverend Timothy Farthing 40 episodes, 1969-1977

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Storyline

A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 July 1968 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Armata lui Bunicu See more »

Filming Locations:

All Saints' Church, Honington, Suffolk, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (80 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Trivia

On June 19, 2010, a life-size statue of Captain Mainwaring was erected in Thetford. He can be found seated near the site of the Old Anchor Hotel where the minor cast members stayed during the filming of the series, which is today a hotel and cinema complex. The Bell Inn in Thetford, the hotel where the main cast and crew stayed during the filming of the series, has several pictures of the cast and crew in the hotel. Most of the rooms are named after the characters, for example, Sergeant Wilson's Lounge. The Bell Inn is also where the Dad's Army tour around the town starts and finishes. The Dad's Army Museum is also found near the end of the trail, which features a reconstruction of Captain Mainwaring's office. The local pub, called "The Red Lion" is mentioned numerous times. There was a real pub called "The Red Lion" in Thetford where the exterior shots were filmed. The pub is still there today, but sadly is now derelict. See more »

Goofs

There is a running joke that Mainwaring cannot grasp the 24 hour clock. However, given that he is a high-ranking bank official, it seems unlikely that he could not handle a simple calculation. See more »

Quotes

[repeated line]
Mainwaring: Stupid boy.
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Connections

Referenced in The Kevin Bishop Show: Episode #1.2 (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

If ever a heart was in the right place
Written by Harry M. Woods
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Did the Home Guard really never see action in World War 2?

Q: What does Hodges do for a living?

Q: If Wilson is posher than Manwaring why isn't he in charge?

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Quite possibly the reason television was invented

1 November 2005 | by bucksix – See all my reviews

I was a youngster during WW II living in America but I was made well aware of the courage and resolve of the British people. Dad's Army, in addition to being the best comedy show ever, shows us this courage. Unlike so many sit coms, it is not mean or vicious but is gentle yet over the top funny. Despite their bumbling and odd approach to things, their love of country, their braveness, and their willingness to die for England if they have to, always shows through.

I own over 50 episodes on either VHS or DVD and am constantly searching for the ones I do not have. In addition I have both volumes of the complete scripts. I never get tired of watching or reading them. I can't watch the final episode (Never Too Old wherein Jonesy gets married and they drink a toast to the Home Guard every where)without feeling some tears welling up in my eyes. In fact, I'm starting to choke up a bit right now just thinking about it.

I have acquaintances (notice I don't say friends) who have watched it with me and just don't get it. They prefer the smart Alex stuff which passes for humor today. I do feel sorry for them.

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