Dad's Army 1968
What is Dad's Army?
Dad's Army is a television series set in a fictional British seaside town during World War 2. The show revolves around a group of local defense volunteers known as the Home Guard, who prepare for an imminent German invasion.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 77
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 31, 1968
- Last aired
- Nov 13, 1977
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, War & Politics
- Updated
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Dad's Army is a television series set in a fictional British seaside town during World War 2. The show revolves around a group of local defense volunteers known as the Home Guard, who prepare for an imminent German invasion. The series is a comedy and war drama, focusing on the lives of these volunteers as they attempt to defend their town.
Should you watch it?
“A comedic look at Britain’s quirky Home Guard prepping for invasion.”
- Humorous take on wartime civilian defense
- Blend of comedy with WWII backdrop
- Classic British humor
- Humor rooted in 1960s British sensibilities may not resonate universally
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted British comedy set against a WWII home‑guard backdrop.
The series is PG‑rated, offering mild comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Man and the Hour Jul 31, 1968
- E2 Museum Piece Aug 7, 1968
- E3 Command Decision Aug 14, 1968
- E4 The Enemy Within the Gates Aug 21, 1968
- E5 The Showing Up of Corporal Jones Aug 28, 1968
- E6 Shooting Pains Sep 11, 1968
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Operation Kilt Mar 1, 1969
- E2 The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage Mar 8, 1969
- E3 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker Mar 15, 1969
- E4 Sgt Wilson's Little Secret Mar 22, 1969
- E5 A Stripe for Frazer Mar 29, 1969
- E6 Under Fire Apr 5, 1969
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones Sep 11, 1969
- E2 Battle School Sep 18, 1969
- E3 The Lion Has 'Phones Sep 25, 1969
- E4 The Bullet Is Not for Firing Oct 2, 1969
- E5 Something Nasty in the Vault Oct 9, 1969
- E6 Room at the Bottom Oct 16, 1969
- E7 Big Guns Oct 23, 1969
- E8 The Day the Balloon Went Up Oct 30, 1969
- E9 War Dance Nov 6, 1969
- E10 Menace from the Deep Nov 13, 1969
- E11 Branded Nov 20, 1969
- E12 Man Hunt Nov 27, 1969
- E13 No Spring for Frazer Dec 4, 1969
- E14 Sons of the Sea Dec 11, 1969
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Big Parade Sep 25, 1970
- E2 Don't Forget the Diver Oct 2, 1970
- E3 Boots, Boots, Boots Oct 9, 1970
- E4 Sgt – Save My Boy! Oct 16, 1970
- E5 Don't Fence Me In Oct 23, 1970
- E6 Absent Friends Oct 30, 1970
- E7 Put That Light Out! Nov 6, 1970
- E8 The Two and a Half Feathers Nov 13, 1970
- E9 Mum's Army Nov 20, 1970
- E10 The Test Nov 27, 1970
- E11 A. Wilson (Manager)? Dec 4, 1970
- E12 Uninvited Guests Dec 11, 1970
- E13 Fallen Idol Dec 18, 1970
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Asleep in the Deep Oct 6, 1972
- E2 Keep Young and Beautiful Oct 13, 1972
- E3 A Soldier's Farewell Oct 20, 1972
- E4 Getting the Bird Oct 27, 1972
- E5 The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones Nov 3, 1972
- E6 If the Cap Fits Nov 10, 1972
- E7 The King Was in His Counting House Nov 17, 1972
- E8 All Is Safely Gathered In Nov 24, 1972
- E9 When Did You Last See Your Money? Dec 1, 1972
- E10 Brain Versus Brawn Dec 8, 1972
- E11 A Brush with the Law Dec 15, 1972
- E12 Round and Round Went the Great Big Wheel Dec 22, 1972
- E13 Time on My Hands Dec 25, 1972
Frequently asked questions
What is Dad's Army about?
It follows a ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers in the fictional seaside town of Walmington‑On‑Sea during WWII.
When does the series take place?
The show is set during the Second World War, focusing on the threat of a German invasion.
What genre is Dad's Army?
It is classified as a comedy with war and political themes.
Is the series appropriate for children?
Yes, it carries a PG rating and contains mild, family‑friendly humor.
Is Dad's Army based on true events?
The series is fictional, using a comedic premise rather than depicting actual historical units.