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.
- Series 7, Episode 6 repeated at 8:30pm on BBC2
Streaming rank this week: 1,135
Press clippings Page 7
Dad's Army: It was wonderful but we must now move on
The adventures of the Home Guard at Walmington-on-Sea gave us great comedy but the English fixation on the war is damagingly out of date today.
The Observer, 29th July 2018Frank Williams: My Dad's Army pals
As the nation's best-loved sitcom reaches its 50th anniversary, Neil Clarke talks to Frank Williams, who played the tetchy vicar, about his memories of the cast and show.
Neil Clarke, The Daily Express, 28th July 2018The 20 best Dad's Army moments revealed
Radio Times reveals your favourite Dad's Army memories, quotes and scenes.
Radio Times, 28th July 2018Frank Williams shares show secrets
Dad's Army 50th anniversary: Never-before-seen pictures of cast and set revealed as Frank Williams shares show secrets
Antonia Paget, The Mirror, 28th July 2018Dad's Army at 50: the history of 'comedy's finest hour'
The leads hated the script and the BBC was terrified of offending veterans. But Dad's Army became a TV phenomenon. We reveal how the Walmington warriors seized victory.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 24th July 2018Dad's Army at 50: our favourite moments
"Don't tell him, Pike!"
Jane Clinton, i Newspaper, 23rd July 2018Dad's Army at 50: why the show still endures
As Dad's Army turns 50, Charles Moore, whose relatives were in the Home Guard, pays tribute.
Charles Moore, The Telegraph, 13th July 2018Don't panic! Dad's Army turns 50 with set of stamps
Captain Mainwaring and his comrades are to feature on a new set of stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic TV sitcom Dad's Army.
BBC, 12th June 2018Dad's Army blue plaque to be unveiled
Dad's Army's golden anniversary is to be marked next month with a new blue plaque in Thetford, Norfolk, where location filming for the sitcom took place. The sitcom's vicar, Frank Williams, will unveil it on 21st July.
British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2018In Brexit Britain we are reliving Dad's Army
The Royal Mail is launching a set of stamps to mark the comedy's 50th anniversary - but the much-loved institution has become an unlikely symbol of Brexit.
Stephen Moss, The Guardian, 12th June 2018