Dad’s Army At The BBC, 2025
A strange title for A TV show that was screened on the BBC. However it is in fact the title of a recently screened BBC TV show showcasing some classic moments from the BBC archives of the cast of the much loved show popping up in and out of character across a variety of shows.
Screened as part of the BBC’s V.E. day celebrations Dad’s Army At The BBC shared many a forgotten moment, from getting in on the act at a writer’s award ceremony to a rare screening of a Royal variety performance sketch it’s well worth the watch.
Summary
Dad’s Army is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. However 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. Highlights include 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.
Clips
Watch the show in full FREE on BBC i player
Presented By: Toby Jones
Details
Channel: BBC2
Producer: Charles Norton
Original Transmission Date: 6th May 2025