Saluting Dad's Army

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.

Watch Now

Episodes & Seasons

Browse episodes by season for this series.

Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

EP 1

01.Episode 1

45m

2018-11-06

01.Episode 1

45m

Aired 2018-11-06

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.

Watch Episode

EP 02

EP 2

02.Episode 2

45m

2018-11-13

02.Episode 2

45m

Aired 2018-11-13

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.

Watch Episode

EP 03

EP 3

03.Episode 3

45m

2018-11-20

03.Episode 3

45m

Aired 2018-11-20

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.

Watch Episode

EP 04

EP 4

04.Episode 4

45m

2018-11-27

04.Episode 4

45m

Aired 2018-11-27

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.

Watch Episode