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• 1968
• Season 1
• 6 episodes

• Sitcom
• Comedy

Summary

In 1940s Britain, bank manager George Mainwaring sets up a Local Defence Volunteers platoon to protect the town of Walmington-on-Sea from the threat of Nazi invaders.

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Episodes

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  Episode 6
  
  Shooting Pains

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  Episode 5
  
  The Showing Up of Corporal Jones

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  Episode 4
  
  The Enemy Within the Gates

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  Episode 3
  
  Command Decision

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  Episode 2
  
  Museum Piece

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  Episode 1
  
  The Man and the Hour

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How to watch

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There are no live broadcasts scheduled for this show. But it is available via the streaming providers below.

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• NOW

News & features about Dad's Army

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  Ian Lavender, EastEnders and Dad's Army star, dies aged 77
  
  The Private Pike actor was the last surviving cast member from the beloved sitcom.

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  New Dad's Army audio adaptations to be released this month – pre-order now
  
  "We just want to give the audience as authentic and accurate a performance as we can."

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  The BBC2 Dad's Army ident that never was
  
  In Dad's Army's 50th anniversary year, here's an exclusive glimpse of something special that might have been...

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  Full cast revealed for Dad's Army Lost Episodes remakes
  
  Kevin Eldon, Mathew Horne, Tom Rosenthal and David Hayman are among the stars joining the platoon for Gold's three re-created live-action episodes of the much-loved wartime sitcom

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  The 20 best Dad’s Army moments REVEALED
  
  Radio Times reveals your favourite Dad's Army memories, quotes and scenes

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  Lost episodes of Dad’s Army to be remade with a new cast
  
  Three missing stories from 1969 are being re-created by UKTV using original scripts by Jimmy Perry and David Croft

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  What's your favourite moment in Dad's Army?
  
  Help us to celebrate the 50th birthday of the classic sitcom by choosing the best moment from the show's history. Don't panic! You've got plenty of time to decide...

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  Dad’s Army Night: when is it on and what’s being shown?
  
  From much-loved episodes to a touching drama – we look at how the BBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Britain’s best loved sitcoms

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  Inside the new four-part documentary celebrating the enduring appeal of Dad’s Army
  
  Rare archive footage, cast and crew interviews – and a little help from Radio Times – elevate this 50th anniversary series on Gold

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  Timothy West replaces Bernard Cribbins in Dad's Army remake as cast assemble for first read-through
  
  Original cast member Bernard Cribbins was forced to step down due to "personal reasons"

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  People think the new Dad's Army stamps are a cheeky comment on Brexit
  
  With phrases like "Don't panic!" and "It won't cost you much...", the quotes on the 50th anniversary Royal Mail stamps have quickly got fans laughing

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  Dad's Army at 50! Radio Times celebrates 50 years of the comedy classic
  
  Hats off for a genuine classic – Radio Times joins the 50th anniversary celebrations of BBC sitcom Dad’s Army with a special 114-page bookazine

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  "If this lot can get on, we could have a hit on our hands" – Ian Lavender looks back on the making of Dad's Army
  
  As Dad's Army celebrates 50 years of making the nation laugh, Ian Lavender talks to Radio Times about his comrades in charms, his time in Albert Square – and a certain catchphrase...

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  From Porridge to Dad's Army - when are the classic Christmas comedies on?
  
  Your guide to when the likes of Blackadder, The Good Life and Victoria Wood are showing over the festive season

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  Dad’s Army Radio Hour review: Two men, two mikes, 25 voices and loads of laughs ★★★★★
  
  The appeal of 50-year-old sitcom Dad’s Army is encapsulated in the affectionate and funny Radio Hour touring tribute

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  Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry dies aged 93
  
  The man behind classic sitcoms including It Ain't Half Hot Mum and Hi-de-Hi has passed away after a short illness

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  MPs roll out Dad's Army catchphrases in tribute to Jimmy Perry
  
  A few zinger (and duds) were delivered after a celebration of the sitcom creator

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  How the 'lost' Dad's Army episode was found
  
  A missing episode of Dad’s Army has not been seen for nearly 47 years. Now, thanks to a radio presenter, a team of animators and Radio Times, it has been saved...

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  Jimmy Perry on his Dad’s Army heroes, a life in showbiz, and the one that got away
  
  In 2014 Mark Braxton spoke to the co-creator of the classic comedy about his memories filming Dad's Army – and why he believed it's still so popular today

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  Dad's Army is back – but does it work on the big screen?
  
  Toby Jones, Bill Nighy and Catherine Zeta-Jones talk about living up to the expectations of fans around the world.

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  Mum's Army: why the women of Walmington are on top in the Dad's Army movie
  
  Catherine Zeta Jones isn't the only woman causing a stir in the Dad's Army remake

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  Dad's Army star Ian Lavender returns to EastEnders as Derek Harkinson for Christmas storyline
  
  The actor will be back on screens later this month

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  Farewell to Dad's Army creator “Gentleman Jim” Perry
  
  The funeral service was opened with the famous theme song, Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Hitler?, which Perry wrote

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  How similar are the new Dad's Army cast to the TV originals?
  
  Click to compare Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring, Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson and Michael Gambon as Private Godfrey as the big film adaptation makes its way to screen

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