Cast of Dad’s Army


Dads Army by Richard Webber ISBN 9780007285303
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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 1915-1982 - Captain George Mainwaring
  • Arthur Lowe
  • (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982)
  • Captain George Mainwaring (Bank Manager)
  • Age at series start: 53
John Le Mesurier 1912-1983 - Sergeant Arthur Wilson
  • John Le Mesurier
  • (5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983)
  • Sergeant Arthur Wilson (Bank Employee)
  • Age at series start: 56
Clive Dunn (OBE)  1920 - 2012 - Lance Corporal Jones
  • Clive Dunn (OBE)
  • (9 January 1920 – 6 November 2012)
  • Lance Corporal Jack Jones (Butcher)
  • Age at series start: 48
John Laurie 1897-1980 - Private James Frazer
  • John Laurie
  • (25 March 1897 – 23 June 1980)
  • Private James Frazer (Undertaker)
  • Age at series start: 71
Jimmy Beck 1929 - 1973 - Private Joe Walker
  • Jimmy Beck
  • (21 February 1929 – 6 August 1973)
  • Private Joe Walker
  • Age at series start: 39

 

Arnold Ridley 1896 - 1984 - Private Charles Godfrey
  • Arnold Ridley
  • (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984)
  • Private Charles Godfrey
  • Age at series start: 72
Ian Lavender 1946 -  Private Pike
  • Ian Lavender
  • (b: 16 February 1946)
  • Private Pike
  • Age at series start: 22
Bill Pertwee 1926 - William Hodges
  • Bill Pertwee (MBE)
  • (b: 21 July 1926)
  • William Hodges ARP Warden
  • Age at series start: 42
Frank Williams 1931 - Reverend Timothy Fathing
  • Frank Williams
  • (b: 2 July 1931)
  • Reverend Timothy Farthing
  • Age at series start: 37

 

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