Dad's Army

[Harry's Cat]

Dadâ??s Army (1968 â?? 1977)
Wasn't sure whether to post this in Actors or in Entertainment but as most of the cast are dead now I thought Actors!!!

This programme celebrates its 40th Birthday this month and although many of you wonâ??t have a clue of what Iâ??m on about, I had to mention it

I Love this programme
It doesnâ??t date because itâ??s a period piece anyway
It always cheers me up

Arthur Lowe (Capt. Mainwaring)
Was a Narcoleptic and died at 66
http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/arthurlowe.htm

James Beck (Private Walker)
Died suddenly of Pancreatitisâ??s at just 44
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Beck

The Suave and Dapper John Le Mesurier (Sgt Wilson)
Was married for some time to Hattie Jacques (another Big, in all ways, British Comedy Star) then married Joan Maulin, who during their marriage had a love affair with another major star, Tony Hancock (Who Killed himself)
http://www.tonyhancock.org.uk/mesurier.html

Many of the stars were very old men when the series started in 1968 anyway so it is no surprise that only 3 of the cast are still alive!

But just wanted to share

[heat123]

I loved that show, especially the episode where Captain Mainwaring says "don't tell him pike" to the German captain, brilliant, Arthur Lowe appeared in Coronation Street as Leonard Swindley, he was going to marry Emily Bishop, but called it off.

[Harry's Cat]

Permission to speak Sir!

[erictheking97]

Stupid Boy

[Harry's Cat]

We're doomed
no good will come of it!

[erictheking97]

Don't Panic, Don't Panic!

[Handrejka]

I love Dad's Army. Godfrey was my favourite, such a sweet old gent. You've got to love Clive Dunn too and he looks good for 88

[Littleroben]

I loved that show, especially the episode where Captain Mainwaring says "don't tell him pike" to the German captain, brilliant, Arthur Lowe appeared in Coronation Street as Leonard Swindley, he was going to marry Emily Bishop, but called it off.

That's my favourite line too!

[death_hag_slag]

I loved that show, especially the episode where Captain Mainwaring says "don't tell him pike" to the German captain, brilliant, Arthur Lowe appeared in Coronation Street as Leonard Swindley, he was going to marry Emily Bishop, but called it off.

'your name vill also go on ze list'

[Stonecold]

Silly boy Pike!

[Littleroben]

They don't like it up 'em

[hrhdiesel]

I loved James Beck...he was my favourite character in that show!

Weeeeeeeerrrrrreeeeeee Doooooooooooommmmmed i tell yeeeeee!

[neilmpenny]

Who do you think you're kidding Mr Hitler?

Just bought the whole lot on DVD. Are you being served? is on 11 DVD's and costs a bomb, this is next.

[Littleroben]

Who do you think you're kidding Mr Hitler?

Just bought the whole lot on DVD. Are you being served? is on 11 DVD's and costs a bomb, this is next.

Yeah I think you are looking at about ninety quid there.

[hrhdiesel]

I know they were selling the dvd of a few episodes with a magazine in england - it was a monthy edition. If you have a multi regional dvd - it might be a lot cheaper buying those on ebay!

[theotherlondon]

I so enjoyed watching this show on youtube.

[Mansfield67]

I have yet to see the movie that was done a couple of years ago. I think I will look for it, I need something to watch ! LOL.

[Shellie]

I so enjoyed watching this show on youtube.

There were three missing episodes no one could find. Back in the old days here in the UK, they would wipe the videos to use again so a lot of shows from 50s/60s even to the 70s were lost. Someone came up with the idea of using the scripts and filming them with a newer cast and put it on the Gold channel. It's not great but they do a good enough job especially Kevin McNally who takes on the role of Mainwaring. YT has clips up of the episodes and they are now on DVD if anyone is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8GO...T&index=2&t=0s