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Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Victoria Wood presents a tribute to the classic sitcom Dad's Army, with footage of the cast on location and personal tales about the making of the series.

Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy. Includes footage of the cast on location and incredible personal tales about the making of the series. Was Arthur Lowe really just like Captain Mainwaring? Why did the warden always end up in the water? And how did Corporal Jones find a bomb down his trousers? Find out why Dad's Army was the Queen Mother's favourite show.

49 minutes

Last on

Sat 28 Jul 2018 16:35
BBC Two

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • 00:45

    Ambrose and His Orchestra & Sam Browne

    The Sun Has Got His Hat On

Credits

Presenter Victoria Wood
Director Gerard Barry
Producer Gerard Barry

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 May 2000 18:40
    BBC One London
  • Sat 2 Aug 2008 20:35
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 2 May 2010 18:15
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sun 2 May 2010 19:15
    BBC Two England, Wales & Northern Ireland only
  • Sat 4 Jun 2011 19:10
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only
  • Sat 4 Jun 2011 19:40
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sat 19 May 2012 17:40
    BBC Two Northern Ireland, Wales & England only
  • Sat 26 May 2012 18:25
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sat 15 Dec 2012 19:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales & England only
  • Sat 8 Jun 2013 18:10
    BBC Two HD, England, Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland only
  • Sat 22 Mar 2014 18:40
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Wales & England only
  • Boxing Day 2015 17:30
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Wales & England only
  • Sat 29 Oct 2016 19:40
    BBC Two England, HD & Scotland only
  • Sat 29 Oct 2016 21:10
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sat 28 Jul 2018 16:35
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England & HD only

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Classic episodes of Dad's Army are available on BBC iPlayer