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16 Things You Didn’t Know About British Classic ‘Dad’s Army’

13. Several Cast Members Were Actual Vets

Since the show featured older cast members and since it was shot in the late 1960s, there were several BBC actors who actually fought in the Second World War. Arthur Lowe was a Sergeant Major, John Le Measurer was a Captain, and David Croft was a major. Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley) had actually fought in both World War II and World War I.

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