Dad's Army

Dad's Army (1968-1977)

EndedScripted showComedy

A classic sitcom about a collection of elderly, unfit, or eccentric citizens unfit for military service who nonetheless plan, with no budget and incompetent training, to defend the British Isles from a possible German invasion at the height of World War II.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:20 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E06Never Too Oldnov. 13, 1977
S09E05Number Engagednov. 4, 1977
S09E04The Miser's Hoardoct. 28, 1977
S09E03Knights of Madnessoct. 21, 1977
S09E02The Making of Private Pikeoct. 14, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dad's Army premiere on TV?

Dad's Army premiered on July 31, 1968.

Who was the creator of Dad's Army?

Jimmy Perry and David Croft created Dad's Army.

What was the inspiration behind the show "Dad's Army"?

Perry's personal experiences in the Home Guard during the Second World War inspired Dad's Army.

What was the setting for Dad's Army?

Walmington-on-Sea - a fictional town on the south coast of England - was the setting of Dad's Army.

How many members were in the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard unit?

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard unit consisted of seven members.

Who played the role of Captain Mainwaring?

Arthur Lowe played the role of Captain Mainwaring.

Who was Captain Mainwaring's second-in-command in 'Dad's Army'?

John Le Mesurier played the role of Sergeant Arthur Wilson, Captain Mainwaring's second-in-command.

Who played the role of Private Frazer in 'Dad's Army'?

John Laurie played the role of Private Frazer.

What was Private Godfrey's occupation before the war?

Private Godfrey was a retired old-fashioned gentleman's tailor.

Who played the role of Private Godfrey?

Arnold Ridley played the role of Private Godfrey

Who was the youngest member of the Home Guard unit in Dad's Army?

Private Sponge (Colin Bean) was the youngest member of the Home Guard unit.

Who played the role of Private Walker?

James Beck played the role of Private Joe Walker.

What was Private Fraser's catchphrase in Dad's Army?

"We're Doomed!" was Private Frazer's catchphrase.

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Also known as

  • Az ükhadsereg (Hungary)

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