Dad's Army at the BBC

Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives, including Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward.

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1 Episodes • Premiered 2025

Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives, including Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward.

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1. Dad's Army at the BBC

Ever since the first episode was broadcast in 1968, Dad’s Army has been one of the most familiar programmes on British television – much-loved and shown repeatedly, thanks to the affection it is held in by viewers of all generations. But despite its seemingly constant presence on screen, lots of Dad's Army moments have remained unseen inside the BBC’s archives – until now. Narrator Toby Jones – who himself played Captain Mainwaring in the 2016 Dad’s Army film – shares a selection of classic clips that feature everyone’s favourite Home Guard platoon in appearances that took them beyond the confines of Walmington-on-Sea. Amongst the many delights are Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise, the whole cast defending Buckingham Palace at the 1970 Royal Gala, Private Pike invading the Lulu Show, and a special song and dance tribute to Noel Coward – all must-see moments for fans of the show.

Cast

Photo of Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Capt Goerge Mainwaring

Photo of John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

Sgt. Arthur Wilson

Photo of Clive Dunn

Clive Dunn

Lcpl. Jack Jones

Photo of John Laurie

John Laurie

Pte. James Frazer

Photo of Arnold Ridley

Arnold Ridley

Pte. Charles Godfrey

Photo of Ian Lavender

Ian Lavender

Pte. Frank Pike

Photo of James Beck

James Beck

Pte. Joe Walker

Photo of Bill Pertwee

Bill Pertwee

Chief Warden Hodges

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