Dads Army Collection

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

TV Programme: Dads Army July 1977 Goodbye forever to Dads army, which was recorded for the last time at the BBC TV Centre in Shepards Bush

Actor Arnold Ridley who plays Mr Godfrey in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen here as a member of ENSA during the second World War

Clive Dunn actor who plays Lance Corporal Jones in the BBC series Dads Army seen here in June 1976 carrying a painting 15/6/1976

Actor John Laurie who plays Private Fraser in BBC Televisions Dads Army series seen here when he served as a privatre in the First World War

Actor James Beck of Dads Army fame seen here with his wife outside their 120 year old cottage © Revielle 2/5/1973

James Beck actor from the BBC TV series Dads Army. James plays the character of Joe the Spiv seen here in his dressing room at the BBC television centre P73 36 10/1/1973 Monty McKay

Dads Army television programme cast 1977 Left to Right: Ian Lavender, Frank Williams, John Laurie, John le Mesurier, Arthur Lowe, Bill Pertwee

Dads Army Actor James Beck who plays Private Walker in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen here changing into his uniform whilst filming on location in Thetford Norfolk

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

Arsenal Football Club play at being Dads Army. Bob Wilson, Bertie Mee and Sammy Nelson © EDM 72-1764

Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring during the filming of the Dads Army film at Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. 13th August 1970

Arthur Lowe (centre) as Captain Mainwaring during the filming of the Dads Army film at Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire

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

Arthur Loew who plays Captain Mannering in the BBC Series Dads Army seen here in between filming at Thetford in Norfolk. Seen here dressed as St George

Dads Army The Play Back Row l - r Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender, Frank Williams, Edward Sinclair, Hamish Roughhead and John Bardon Front Row l - r John Le Mesurier Arthur Lowe

Actor Arnold Ridley who played Mr Godfreyy in the hit BBC tv series Dads Army seen here relaxing at home © DM 76 6991 Johnson 2/12/1976

Dads Army The Play Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn enjoy a pint before the start of their west end run of Dads Army Charles Ley 75 4489 © DM

Arnold Ridley actor who plays Mr Godfrey in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen here as a Lance Corporal in the First World War. Circa 1915

Dads Army Actor James Beck as Private Walker in the BBC TV series Dads Army seen filming on location in Thetford Norfolk. The cast were filming an assault course scene. 72 4866 © DM May 1972

Clive Dunn Actor with his OBE who was best known for his character Corporal Jones inm the TV comedy Dads Army Dbase

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

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

Actor Arnold Ridley who plays Private Godfrey in the BBC television series Dads Army January 1973

The crew of the BBC television series Dads Army pose for a group photograph. They are Back Row left to right: Arnold Ridley, John Laurie and Bill Pertwee

Dads Army actor Arnold Ridley who plays Private Godfrey in the popular wartime comedy series, at the opening of a new exhibition about the real Dads Army - the Home Guard at the Imperial War Museum

Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. 1917. Rear view of President Woodrow Wilson

Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. 1917. Rear view of President Woodrow Wilson

Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. Wilson, Back To Camera, Rev. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. Wilson, Back To Camera, Rev. 1917. Rear view of President Woodrow Wilson

Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. Wilson, Back To Camera, Rev. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. [President Woodrow] Wilson, Back To Camera, Rev. 1917

The complete Dads Army team reported for duty today in the EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, to record " The March" from Dads Army

Arthur Lowe (front) as Captain Mainwaring during the filming of the Dads Army film at Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. Also pictured are Arnold Ridley, James Beck, John Le Mesurier, John Laurie

Members of the Reading Home Guard preparing to take part in a anti invasion exercise in the centre of the city. Two members of the Home Guard carrying a temporary road block. 27th July 1941

C Company of the Reading Home Guard seen here being instructed on how to throw a hand grenade from cover. 13th September 1941

Members of the Reading Home Guard jumping ditches on the blitz course, a formidable assault course. 15th June 1942

Members of the Reading Home Guard seen here as stretcher bearers during a simulated gas attack during a anti invasion exercise in the centre of the city. 27th July 1941

Members of the Home Guard taking part in the procession that ends Bracknells War Weapons Week. 25th May 1941

The blitz course, a formidable exercise for the Reading Home Guard members. A leader having thrown his rifle over the bared wire followed it by throwing himself bodily on the wire so that other can

Members of the Reading Home Guard asking to see a motorists identity cards whilst taking part in a anti invasion exercise in the centre of the city. 27th July 1941

Rifles stand stacked ready while farmhands in the uniform and forage caps of parashooters carry on their work at an Essex farm

Jimmy Perry, Scriptwriter, pictured at home in Westminster, London, 9th April 1969

Jimmy Perry, Scriptwriter, pictured working on Dads Army scripts, at home in Westminster, London, 9th April 1969

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

Cast of TV programme Dads Army in costume for the opening of the Imperial War Museam exhibition The Real Dads Army October 1974

Frank Williams November 1989 Actor November 1989 Dads Army TV series dbase reading Dads Army book For Ken Irwin Feature

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

Clive Dunn Actor with his OBE who was best known for his character Corporal Jones inm the TV comedy Dads Army

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

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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.