Dads Army Collection (page 2)

Bud Flanagan and Coldstream Guard Band 1968 recording the song Who Do You Think You Are Kidding for Dads Army TV programme © mirrorpix

Actor Clive Dunn of Dads Army fame seen here after recording "Grandad"
Actor Clive Dunn of Dads Army fame seen here after recording " Grandad". The record has proved to be a winner and has shot him to the Number one spot in the hit parade DM 70 11657

Actor John Laurie as Private Frasier seen here in a Dads Army Christmas special as Cpt Mannering trains the troop for winter warfare © DM 76 7245 Charles Ley

Actor Arthur Lowe Captain Mannering from Dads Army seen here in his dressing gown at home David Graves © The People 22/1/1977

Dads Army Actor Ian Lavender as Pike and James Beck as Private Walker, dry off in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen filming on location in Thetford Norfolk

Dads Army final episode aired on November 13th 1977 entitled "Never Too Old"
Dads Army final episode aired on November 13th 1977 entitled " Never Too Old" - the cast were treated to a farewell dinner by the Daily Mirror in London on 13 November where each was

Former World War Two Members of the Home Guard line up for inspection. Circa 1972

Arthur Lowe who plays Captain Mannering in the BBC Series Dads Army seen here in between filming at Thetford in Norfolk. 15th June 1975

Actor Clive Dunn as Corporal Fraiser seen here in a Dads Army Christmas special as Cpt Mannering trains the troop for winter warfare © DM 76 7245 Charles Ley

Bud Flanagan and Coldstream Guard Band 1968 recording the song Who Do You Think You Are Kidding for Dads Army TV programme

Actor Ian Lavander as Private Pike seen here in a Dads Army Christmas special as Cpt Mannering trains the troop for winter warfare © DM 76 7245 Charles Ley

Dads Army Actor Arthur Lowe right who plays captain Mannering in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen filming on location in Thetford Norfolk. The cast were filming an assault course scene. - May 1972

Cast of Dads Army at opening of exhibition at the Imperial War Museam The Real Dads Army. Captain Mainwaring played Arthur Lowe Private Godfrey by Arnold Ridley Sergeant Wilson by John Le Mesurier

Dads Army television programme 1972 Actor Arthur Lowe (R) as Capt Stanley Parfitt salutes the last Home Guard unit in Britain

Dads Army cast in costume to open the The Real Dads Army exhibition at the Imperial War Museam in Joness meat van. Captain Mainwaring played by Arthur Lowe pushing the van with Private Godfrey played

The cast of Dads Army taking part in a charity cricket match at Hayfield in Derbyshire. The right way to enjoy the match especially on a warm summers afternoon when you are fielding

Dads Army Actor Clive Dunn who plays Corporal Jones right and James Beck as Private Walker second left in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen filming on location in Thetford Norfolk

The cast of Dads Army Comedy television series

The cast of Dad Army Clive Dunn Graham Hamilton and John Le Mesurier during rehearsals for the BBC comedy Dads Army

Comedy actor Arthur Lowe of Dads Army dancing with girls, all in military uniform May 1975

Comedy actor Arthur Lowe of Dads Army dancing with girls, all in military uniform May 1975

Comedy actor Arthur Lowe of Dads Army dancing with girls, all in military uniform May 1975

Comedy actor Arthur Lowe of Dads Army surrounded by girls, all in military uniform May 1975

John Laurie who plays Private Frazer in the BBC television series Dads Army January 1973

Actor Clive Dunn in his role as butcher Lance Corporal Jones in the BBC television series Dads Army January 1973

Dads Army actors at the opening of a new exhibition about the real Dads Army - the Home Guard at the Imperial War Museum, Left to right are Private Godfrey played by Arnold Ridley

Members of the theatre cast for the West End stage production of the popular television comedy series Dads Army August 1975

Actoes Hamish Roughead (left) and John Bardon who take over the roles of Frazer and Walker for the West End stage production of the popular television comedy series Dads Army August 1975

Members of the cast of the popular television comedy series Dads Army appear in a special Christmas show where they have to train for snowy weather

Arthur Lowe dressed up as St George during filming for the episode Knights of Madness in the final series of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Arthur Lowe who plays Captain Mainwaring (right) and John Laurie (Private Frazer) in the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Stars of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army toast each other after recording the final ever episode at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush

Filming of the BBC television series Dads Army showing a scene in the episode " Time on my Hands" Left is Arthur Lowe standing with John Le Mesurier in the tea house December 1972

Actor John Le Mesurier who plays Sergeant Wilson in the BBC television series Dads Army, smoking a cigarette before filming January 1973

Arthur Lowe dressed up as St George during filming for the episode Knights of Madness in the final series of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Actor Bill Pertwee in his role as the ARP warden in the BBC television series Dads Army January 1973

Actor Arnold Ridley in his role as Private Godfrey in the BBC television series Dads Army January 1973

Filming of the BBC television series Dads Army showing a scene in the episode " Time on my Hands" Left to right are pilot Christopher Sandford, John Laurie

Stars of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army toast pose for a group photograph after recording the final ever episode at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush. July 1977

One of the many roads in England now closed off and protected by barricades and mounted machine guns during the Second World War

The cast of the wartime comedy series Dads Army take to the water during the filming of episode " Come In Your Time Is Up" The Dads Army crew aborad their homemade galleon searching for

Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Covering the road block, 1941. Men of the Home Guard in a dug-out, protected by sandbags, aim their rifles ready for action. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Keeping in touch with home from the White House, Washington, 1943, (1945). Churchill addressed the Home Guard from the White House, Washington in 1943

Civil Defence volunteers, 1942. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

All Night Raid on Britains Capital - Statue of John Milton, 1940, (1940). The Statue of poet John Milton (1608-1674) at St Giles-without-Cripplegate, damaged by a bombing raids on 24th August 1940

Britain on Guard, 1940, (1940). On 14th May 1940, Prime Minister Eden announced the formation of a Home Guard of Local Defence Volunteers, many of whom were veterans

Clive Dunn Actor August 98 With fellow actors who all stared in the tv show Dads Army celebrate 30 years of Dads Army

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"The Complete Dad's Army Team Reported for Duty at EMI Abbey Road Studios" In July 1977, it was a bittersweet goodbye forever to the beloved TV programme Dad's Army. The iconic cast gathered at EMI Abbey Road Studios, ready to bring laughter and heartwarming moments to audiences one last time. Clive Dunn, the talented actor who played Lance Corporal Jones in the BBC series Dad's Army, could be seen here with his infectious smile and mischievous twinkle in his eyes. He brought so much joy and unforgettable catchphrases to the show. Another remarkable member of the team was John Laurie, portraying Private Fraser. His gruff demeanor and Scottish accent added a unique flavor to Dad's Army. Here he is captured on set, showcasing his incredible acting skills. James Beck, known for his role as Joe in Dad's Army fame, shared a tender moment with his wife outside their charming 120-year-old home. This snapshot shows that behind every great actor is a loving partner supporting them through their journey. The 1977 cast lineup included Ian Lavender (Private Pike), Bob Wilson (Arsenal Football Club goalkeeper turned honorary member of Dad's Army), Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring), Arnold Ridley (Mr Godfrey), Frank Williams (Reverend Timothy Farthing). Together they formed an unbeatable ensemble that kept viewers entertained throughout the years. Even Arsenal Football Club couldn't resist playing at being "Dad's Army. " Bob Wilson proudly donned the uniform alongside other players as they embraced the spirit of camaraderie and resilience portrayed by Captain Mainwaring and his troop. Arthur Lowe truly embodied Captain Mainwaring during filming; this picture captures him perfectly in character. With impeccable attention to detail and unwavering dedication, he brought this iconic figure to life on our screens. And there we have Arthur Loew between takes - always professional yet approachable - portraying the beloved Captain Mannering.