Saluting Dad's Army
- TV documentary
- U&Gold
- 2018
- 4 episodes (1 series)
Marking its 50th anniversary, Gold celebrates iconic sitcom Dad's Army and its long legacy. Features Alexander Armstrong, Gordon Peters, Harold Snoad, Paul Joel, Clive Doig and more.
Press clippings
It says much for the fuzzy nostalgia surrounding Dad's Army that this is the third of four retrospective docs to mark the sitcom's 50th anniversary. This time, Alexander Armstrong goes behind the scenes and learns how the lovably pompous Arthur Lowe had much in common with Captain Mainwaring.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 20th November 2018Inside the new documentary celebrating Dad's Army
Rare archive footage, cast and crew interviews - and a little help from Radio Times - elevate this 50th anniversary series on Gold.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 6th November 2018Don't panic! To mark the 50th anniversary of one of the UK's most beloved - and most repeated - sitcoms, Alexander Armstrong hosts this four-part deep dive into the Home Guard hit. This first instalment details the show's wobbly start, from casting tensions to battles over the iconic title sequence.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 6th November 2018Gold orders Dad's Army documentary series
Gold has commissioned a four-part documentary series hosted by Alexander Armstrong, looking at Dad's Army and its enduring legacy in its 50th anniversary year.
British Comedy Guide, 31st July 2018