Series synopsis
Saluting Dad's Army is a documentary television series that premiered on U&Gold on November 6, 2018. It stars Alexander Armstrong, David Croft and Jimmy Perry.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexander Armstrong as Presenter
- David Croft as Himself (archive footage)
- Jimmy Perry as Himself (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 6, 2018 | November 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
November 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
November 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
November 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Gold |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 27, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:00:00 |