Dads Army May 2026

The heart of the show lay in its ensemble cast, many of whom were veterans of World War I in real life.

9 series, 80 episodes, a feature film (1971), and a radio adaptation. Dads Army

Regularly reached audiences of 18 million viewers. 🎖️ The Platoon's Key Characters The heart of the show lay in its

Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft , based partly on Perry's own teenage experiences in the Home Guard. 🎖️ The Platoon's Key Characters Written by Jimmy

Dad's Army is one of Britain’s most iconic television sitcoms, famously depicting the bumbling but brave efforts of the Home Guard during World War II. Set in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea, the show captured the "spirit of the Blitz" through a ragtag group of volunteers too old (or too young) for regular military service. 📺 Series Overview 1968–1977 on BBC1.