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Saluting Dad's Army

45min

Documentary

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 Companies

Mercury Productions

UKTV

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

45min

6th Nov 2018

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

45min

13th Nov 2018

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

45min

20th Nov 2018

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

45min

27th Nov 2018

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.

First air date

6th Nov 2018

Last air date

27th Nov 2018

Status

Returning Series

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks