Saluting Dad's Army

9.2

2018•45m

Presented by Alexander Armstrong, this four-part brand new and exclusive series celebrates the genius and impact of the enduring classic comedy, Dad's Army, and pays tribute to the people who created it. From the very first conversation and the true stories that inspired the series, through to its long-standing legacy, we march through the entire history of the seminal sitcom. Using archive footage and newly captured interviews, the series will offer a true insight into how Dad's Army became not just a hit, but an institution.

Production

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2018

1. Episode 1

Don't panic! Pointless host and Dad's Army superfan Alexander Armstrong celebrates the genius of the enduring comedy, a true British institution, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

2. Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong looks back at the heyday of the show and meets Dad's Army vicar Frank Williams, while the likes of Hugh Dennis and Jon Culshaw discuss what Dad's Army means to them.

3. Episode 3

Alexander Armstrong goes behind the scenes to discover just how Dad's Army was made and meets locals from the Norfolk town of Thetford, which stood in for Walmington-on-Sea.

4. Episode 4

In the final part of this 50th anniversary celebration, Alexander Armstrong looks at how the show transferred to the radio and stage before finally coming to an end on TV.