Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft , based partly on Perry's own teenage experiences in the Home Guard.
Dad's Army is one of Britain’s most iconic television sitcoms, famously depicting the bumbling but brave efforts of the Home Guard during World War II. Set in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea, the show captured the "spirit of the Blitz" through a ragtag group of volunteers too old (or too young) for regular military service. 📺 Series Overview 1968–1977 on BBC1. Dads Army
9 series, 80 episodes, a feature film (1971), and a radio adaptation. Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft ,
The heart of the show lay in its ensemble cast, many of whom were veterans of World War I in real life. 📺 Series Overview 1968–1977 on BBC1
Regularly reached audiences of 18 million viewers. 🎖️ The Platoon's Key Characters