British Comedy Guide
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)
Dad's Army

Dad's Army

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1968 - 1977
  • 80 episodes (9 series)

Beloved sitcom about the struggles of a Home Guard platoon during World War II who are fighting incompetence, age and pomposity more than Nazis. Stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley and more.

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Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th November 1970
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 13th November 1970 at BBC Television Centre

Upcoming repeats

  1. Monday 13th January 2025 at 7:20pm on U&Gold
  2. Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 2:00pm on U&Gold
  3. Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 6:40pm on U&Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Captain Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie Private Frazer
Arnold Ridley Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender Private Pike
James Beck Private Walker
Janet Davies Mrs Pike
Guest cast
Pamela Cundell Mrs. Fox
Eleanor Smale Mrs. Prosser
Wendy Richard Edith Parish
Carmen Silvera Mrs. Gray
Julian Burbury Miss Ironside
Rosemary Faith Ivy Samways (Waitress)
Deirdre Costello Buffet Attendant
David Gilchrist Serviceman
Jack Le White Porter
Melita Manger Waitress
Writing team
Jimmy Perry Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
David Croft Director
David Croft Producer
Paul Joel Production Designer
Bud Flanagan Theme Tune Vocals

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