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

10. ‘Dad’s Army’ Has Been Widely Adapted

You likely know about the film adaptation that hit screens recently, but Dad’s Army has seen a variety of forms since it debuted in 1968. In addition to the film, Dad’s Army has already had its scripts adapted into radio plays and the concept itself has been adapted to a stage play, as well. That, plus the show’s 9 season, 80-episode run is pretty damn impressive.

11. The Almost Mainwaring

Fans of the show find it pretty difficult to imagine anyone else besides Arthur Lowe embodying the bank manager by day LDV leader by night George Mainwaring (in fact, some of the cast would swear the two men were basically indistinguishable). However, BBC bosses were very much against Lowe at first. At one point, they almost hired future Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee instead.

12. Lowe’s Particular Tastes

Speaking of the show’s wonderfully talented star, there may or may not be a reason that some of his fellow cast mates thought he resembled his onscreen character a bit too much. Arthur Lowe was extremely particular about which gags he’d film and which he wouldn’t. He may have had no problem looking like a bufoon, but he was always a buffoon with his pants on. Lowe had a clause in his contract that he’d never have his pants removed.