Cast of Dad’s Army

In the annals of British television, no finer example of classic comedy exists than in the shape of Dad’s Army, the Home Guard-based sitcom written by veteran writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Between 1968 and 1977, nine series and three Christmas Specials – totalling 80 instalments – were screened.

The Best of British Comedy – Dad’s Army includes:

•  The History: an overview of how Dad’s Army was born and developed
• Gags and Catchphrases: a collection of classic quotes from the programme
• Did You Know?: snippets of info about the show, cast, etc.
• Favourite scenes: the most memorable scenes in full

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The main cast of Dad’s Army

	Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) Captain George Mainwaring (Bank Manager) Age at series start: 53
	John Le Mesurier (5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983) Sergeant Arthur Wilson (Bank Employee) Age at series start: 56
	Clive Dunn (OBE) (9 January 1920 – 6 November 2012) Lance Corporal Jack Jones (Butcher) Age at series start: 48
	John Laurie (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980) Private James Frazer (Undertaker) Age at series start: 71
	Jimmy Beck (21 February 1929 – 6 August 1973) Private Joe Walker Age at series start: 39
	Arnold Ridley (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) Private Charles Godfrey Age at series start: 72
	Ian Lavender (b: 16 February 1946) Private Pike Age at series start: 22
	Bill Pertwee (MBE) (b: 21 July 1926) William Hodges ARP Warden Age at series start: 42
	Frank Williams (b: 2 July 1931) Reverend Timothy Farthing Age at series start: 37

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