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Dad's Army

  • TV Series
  • 1968–19771968–1977
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,748
79
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Dad's Army (1968)
  • Comedy
  • War
A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
6.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,748
79
  • Creator
    • Jimmy Perry(idea)
  • Stars
    • Arthur Lowe
    • John Le Mesurier
    • Clive Dunn
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Jimmy Perry(idea)
  • Stars
    • Arthur Lowe
    • John Le Mesurier
    • Clive Dunn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes80

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    James Beck, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, John Le Mesurier, Arthur Lowe, and Arnold Ridley in Dad's Army (1968)
    James Beck, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, John Le Mesurier, Arthur Lowe, and Arnold Ridley in Dad's Army (1968)
    Dad's Army (1968)
    John Le Mesurier in Dad's Army (1968)
    Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Ian Lavender, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Clive Dunn in Dad's Army (1968)
    James Beck, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, John Le Mesurier, Arthur Lowe, and Arnold Ridley in Dad's Army (1968)
    Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Clive Dunn in Dad's Army (1968)
    Clive Dunn, John Laurie, and John Le Mesurier in Dad's Army (1968)

    Top cast

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    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Capt. George Mainwaringas Capt. George Mainwaring…
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Sgt. Arthur Wilsonas Sgt. Arthur Wilson…
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    Clive Dunn
    Clive Dunn
    • LCpl. Jack Jonesas LCpl. Jack Jones
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    John Laurie
    John Laurie
    • Pte. James Frazeras Pte. James Frazer…
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    Arnold Ridley
    Arnold Ridley
    • Pte. Charles Godfreyas Pte. Charles Godfrey…
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    Ian Lavender
    Ian Lavender
    • Pte. Frank Pikeas Pte. Frank Pike…
    80 episodes80 eps • 1968–1977
    James Beck
    James Beck
    • Pte. Joe Walkeras Pte. Joe Walker…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1968–1973
    Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee
    • Chief Warden Hodgesas Chief Warden Hodges…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1968–1977
    Edward Sinclair
    • Verger Maurice Yeatmanas Verger Maurice Yeatman
    49 episodes49 eps • 1968–1977
    Colin Bean
    • Private Spongeas Private Sponge
    48 episodes48 eps • 1968–1977
    Frank Williams
    Frank Williams
    • Reverend Timothy Farthingas Reverend Timothy Farthing
    40 episodes40 eps • 1969–1977
    Janet Davies
    Janet Davies
    • Mrs. Mavis Pikeas Mrs. Mavis Pike
    30 episodes30 eps • 1968–1977
    Robert Raglan
    Robert Raglan
    • the Colonelas the Colonel…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1970–1977
    Pamela Cundell
    • Mrs. Foxas Mrs. Fox
    13 episodes13 eps • 1969–1977
    Harold Bennett
    Harold Bennett
    • Mr. Bluettas Mr. Bluett…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1969–1977
    Olive Mercer
    • Mrs. Yeatmanas Mrs. Yeatman
    9 episodes9 eps • 1969–1977
    Eric Longworth
    • the Town Clerkas the Town Clerk…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1972–1977
    Geoffrey Lumsden
    • Captain Squareas Captain Square…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1968–1977
    • Creator
      • Jimmy Perry(idea)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.
    • world war two in britain
    • british comedy
    • catchphrase
    • running gag
    • volunteer
    • 33 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • War
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      An episode is kept on standby by the BBC for use as an emergency back-up program, to be broadcast if a major technical problem prevents normal programs being shown. This came to light on June 20, 2000 when the Six O'Clock News (1984) was interrupted by a power failure at the BBC, and an episode of this show was transmitted in its place.
    • Goofs
      On multiple occasions throughout the series Bill Pertwee (Chief Warden Hodges) can clearly be seen mouthing dialogue of the other actors.
    • Quotes

      Frazer: Captain Mainwaring. Did I ever tell you the story about the old, empty barn.

      Mainwaring: Um. No.

      Frazer: Would you like to hear the story about the old, empty barn?

      Mainwaring: Um. Yes. Listen everybody. Frazer's going to tell us the story about the old empty barn.

      Frazer: Right. The story of the old empty barn. Well. There was nothing in it.

    • Connections
      Featured in That's Showbusiness: Episode #6.3 (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler?
      (opening titles)

      Written by Derek Taverner and Jimmy Perry

      Performed by Bud Flanagan

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    Quite possibly the reason television was invented
    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.
    helpful•63
    2
    • bucksix
    • Nov 1, 2005

    FAQ6

    • Did the Home Guard really never see action in World War 2?
    • Was Arthur Wilson Pike's father?
    • Was Private Fraser a sailor or an undertaker?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 31, 1968 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Fighting Tigers
    • Filming locations
      • Bury St Edmunds Sugar Beet Factory, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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