Well here it is. As threatened. For one night only. Yes, this will be offline by tomorrow. No, not really! Oliver and James report for duty after three years to talk about the return of Dad’s Army to the big screen! So put the kettle on, make sure your rations of hundreds and thousands are within reach and listen the boys as they try hard not to ta…

Just a little teaser for you to show that we were serious about bringing back the show. And to help this old bank clerk remember how to actually get an episode online after three years. Hopefully I won't need the help of that butcher from across the road...... Stand by, Episode 68 is just around the corner....…

Welcome to another edition of the podcast and Merry Christmas to all our listeners! This time around we have a special episode to share with you – a commentary with the director of the highly regarded series 3 episode, Branded. Harold Snoad joins Oliver to talk about what might just be the most dramatic Dad’s Army episode ever made. As always, send…

Join James and Oliver in this edition of the Dad’s Army podcast as we talk about the classic episode, ‘Keep Young and Beautiful’ which of course Oliver and I do as a matter of course. Ahem. We also have a chat about what Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee and Frank Williams have been getting up over the last month or so. All that, and of course the usual s…

Its another episode of the Dad’s Army podcast! This time we shine the spotlight on Don’t Forget the Diver, one of eight episodes directed by Mr Harold Snoad. Oliver was able to catch up with Harold recently and talked about the exciting times Harold spent on the show. In addition, Paul makes a welcome return to the show and shares some of his memor…

As most of you will know by now, David Croft, co-writer, co-creator and producer of Dad's Army, has died at the age of 89. He died at his holiday home in Portugal on the 27th September. His family called him a "truly great man" in a statement. A statement on Croft's website read: 'The family of comedy legend David Croft OBE are sad to report that D…

Welcome to another episode of the Dad’s Army podcast. This time out, we take a look at A Man of Action, an episode broadcast in late 1974. With Mainwaring imposing martial law on Walmington after a bomb severs vital communications, the residents pull together and respond by acquiescing to a string of measures put in place to keep the community goin…

Join James and Oliver and they take a nostalgic look back at one of the most highly regarded episodes of Dad’s Army - the season 4 epic, Mum's Army. Was Mrs Grey a warm, kind hearted lady who fell in love with our beloved Captain, or a manipulative harlot who acted in a way responsible for Mainwaring taking his eye off the ball?! Join us as we find…

Welcome to Episode 62 of the Dad’s Army podcast. Join Oliver, James and....Tony as he makes his long-awaited return to the show! Oliver goes through the news and some fantastic emails that we’ve received before handing over to James and Tony for a commentary on the series 3 episode, Menace from the Deep. As always, send your feedback to us at james…

Welcome to another episode of the Dad’s Army podcast. This time out it’s a commentary on series 3’s Sons of the Sea. We’re joined by the director, Mr Mervyn Cumming who in his time has directed episodes of EastEnders, Coronation Street, Brookside, Byker Grove to name just a few. Mervyn is in the middle of directing a new documentary about Dad’s Arm…

Join Oliver and James as they sift through the bulging mailbag that is full of telegrams about the now infamous, Trial of Lance Corporal Jones! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send in thoughts and opinions, it’s really very heart-warming to receive message after message from the GPO! We also take some time to discuss the 2011 Dad's …

Well, this is it. It's finally here! A thorough (non-medical!) examination of Lance Corporal Jones. This episode is the much anticipated (and very delayed) Trial of Lance Corporal Jones. Yes, Jack Jones is in the dock and charged with extreme silliness. We also have a couple of expert witnesses in the form of a couple of actors who have worked alon…

Welcome to episode 58 of the Dad’s Army podcast. For those of you expecting the Jones special – apologies! It’s taking us far longer to plan this episode than we thought it would. So, it its place, we feature a discussion about Command Decision – only the third ever episode of Dad’s Army. We’ll be back towards the end of March with the much overdue…

Hello and welcome to the second Dad’s Army podcast this month – this time it’s a commentary on the series 4 episode ‘The Test’. With England battling away against Australia it seemed like an appropriate episode to select! Just a shame that neither Oliver or I follow cricket....! We’ll be back towards the end of February with our ‘trial of Corporal …

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Dad’s Army podcast, and a very Happy New Year to you! Join James and Oliver as they plough through the mammoth mailbag containing telegrams all you wonderful listeners have sent in over the past few months, as we discuss a svelte Mrs Mainwaring, Captain Mainwaring’s apparent rudeness and listening to the podcast in the …

Welcome to our second Christmas Special podcast of 2010 – and what a treat Oliver, James and Paul have for you this time around. Recorded not more than four weeks ago, Bill Pertwee MBE, our loveable Air Raid Warden, sat down and spent 40 minutes talking to us about his life, career, and of course, Dad’s Army. Grab a mug of cocoa and pull up a comfy…

Hello and welcome to the first of our two Christmas podcasts this year. This time, Oliver and I are joined by Paul Carpenter of the Dad's Army Appreciation Society to commentate on The Love of Three Oranges. Whilst this episode is not particularly christmassy in itself, it was the 1976 Christmas Special and marked the return of Dad's Army to BBC1 a…

Hello and welcome to episode 53 of the Dad’s Army podcast. We have a special edition of the show for you this time out - Frank Williams has been in the news again over the last month and we bring you coverage of both his BBC television appearance and the conversation he inspired on Alan Titchmarsh’s radio show. All that, and a commentary of My Brit…

Hello and welcome to Episode 52 of the Dad’s Army podcast. This time out we begin to go through the bulging mailbag that's full of the feedback you've all been sending in. Yes, you’ve been busy at the keyboard again and Oliver and I had a fantastic time reading your comments, your opinions and observations about all things Dad’s Army. For the first…

Welcome to a very special episode of the Dad’s Army podcast. This episode James and Oliver bring you coverage of the 2010 Dad’s Army weekend held back in June this year. We listen in on the unveiling of the Captain Mainwaring statue and hear from both David Croft and Bill Pertwee at the ceremony. But that’s not all! At the Dad’s Army appreciation s…

James and Oliver are back with a commentary to the series 3 episode, War Dance. Enjoy this commentary – I don't think we've ever made so many mistakes during a recording! Well, all these commentaries are recorded ‘as live’ with no editing and quite honestly, under the influence of a bottle of rather nice white wine... Episode 51 will be out late Au…

James and Oliver are back with episode 49 of the Dad's Army podcast. This month is a feedback episode - you've all been so busy writing to us we've had to dedicate an entire podcast to discussing all your thoughts and opinions about all things Dad's Army! Thank you all so much - it's an absolute joy to receive so many emails. We'll be back next mon…

Hello and welcome to episode 48 of the Dad’s Army podcast. Yes, this is the second DAP in under a month! This time around, Oliver and I catch up on the latest Dad’s Army news – of which there has been quite a bit! From restored props to a new DVD, we cover it all here. We also welcome Paul Carpenter from the Dad’s Army Appreciation Society back to …

Hello and welcome to a special edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. Oliver goes it alone this edition and covers the recent Perry and Croft tribute luncheon organised by the Heritage Foundation. Sit back and enjoy speeches from Frank Williams, Pamela Cundell, Bill Pertwee, Harold Snoad, Jimmy Perry, Su Pollard, Ruth Madoc, Vicki Michelle and Paul Sha…

Hello and welcome to a rather special edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. Special for two reasons – one, we have an absolute first here; we have a member of the cast join Oliver and I for a commentary podcast - yes, Mr Frank Williams, better known as the Vicar of Walmington on Sea, joins us in commentating on the classic series six episode, The Roya…

Hello and welcome to podcast 45! Firstly, the podcast is a little later than usual this month so apologies for that – but hopefully the content makes up for it! This month Oliver and I go through the latest Dad’s Army news, and once again empty the bulging podcast mailbag. Thanks once again to everyone who has sent in feedback – you’ve raised some …

Hello and welcome to Episode 44 of the Dad’s Army podcast. This month Oliver and I discuss the recent Dad’s Army board game/e-bay story, read a review from one of our listeners on Nicolas Ridley’s new book about his father - Godfey’s Ghost, and to a triumphant fanfare, announce the winner of the signed copy of that very book. All that, and a commen…

Happy New Year everyone! And welcome to the first Dad's Army podcast of 2010. This month Oliver and I catch up on the Dad’s Army news and spend pretty much the remainder of the podcast going through the loads of fantastic feedback we’ve received. You really have been very busy sending in your views and its humbling when I consider the amount of tim…

Merry Christmas everyone! Pull up a chair, make a toasted cheese supper and see if Walker has a spare bottle of whiskey handy – this is our 2009 Christmas special! Oliver joins me once again and together we commentate on Turkey Dinner – the unofficial festive edition of Dad’s Army. Why Turkey Dinner gets shown as Christmas is anybody’s guess as it …

And welcome to a very special episode of the Dad’s Army podcast. This episode of the show features coverage of the ‘Vicar n Chips’ event held in London on 21 November this year. We bring you Frank’s interview in its entirety – that’s over an hour Frank spent talking to Tony and I, along with brief interviews with the producer and director Frank has…

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Dad’s Army podcast. This time around we interview Nicolas Ridley, Arnold’s son and discuss many aspects of Arnold’s life and career. Of course Nicolas is able to provide a unique insight into the life of his father and talks about Arnold’s involvement in both world wars, his outlook on life and his attitude towards fame…

This special mini-podcast is to give you a flavour of what is to come at the forthcoming event, 'An Evening with Frank Williams' that is taking place on 21 November 2009 in Kentish Town in London. The event will see the premier of the full, un-cut version of 'Dad's Army and Beyond: The Frank Williams Story'. Frank will be present for a Q&A session …

Hello and welcome to podcast number 39. This is an additional episode to normal schedule, and features a commentary on series nine’s Number Engaged. The idea is that you watch the episode with the sound down and subtitles on at the same time you listen to this podcast. As this has been the first commentary for some time, I have recorded a brief int…

Welcome to the latest edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. This month we continue to sift through the vast swathes of feedback that fills up our mailbag – thank you so much to listeners who have sent in e-mails over the last month – it really is very much appreciated. This month’s feedback includes Morris dancing, Dad’s Army in the United States and …

Hello and welcome to Episode 37 of the Dad’s Army podcast. Lots of really interesting news this month – we announce the first event that the Dad’s Army podcast has had a hand in organising (along with the Appreciation Society) and that’s a ‘Vicar and Chips’ evening being held in November 2009 with none other than Frank Williams. Tune in to find out…

Welcome once again to another edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. This month we bring you an absolutely jammed-packed episode full of features. Frank Williams and Oliver Crocker join me to discuss the vicar-centric episode The Recruit. We also feature the speeches made by Bill Pertwee, David Croft, Jimmy Perry, Harold Snoad, Philip Madoc, John Clegg…

Colin Bean, who played Private Sponge, passed away on Saturday 20 June 2009. Sponge featured in 76 of the 80 episodes and was No 2 section’s leader. Colin was a great advocate of everything Dad's Army stands for and his presence at Dad's Army events will be sorely missed. Colin even suggested a story to the writers that centred around the platoon h…

Welcome to Podcast 35 part 2! This ten minutes or should have been on the end of the last podcast – however, as I let Jones and Pike edit that particular edition, there was a technical foul up. Right up. Anyway, here’s part 2 of the 2009 Locations Tour. Frank Williams (the Vicar) joins us as we visit more locations used in the filming of Dad’s Army…

Hello and welcome to part 1 of Episode 35 - a very special edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. Special, for two reasons – (1) it’s the 2009 Locations Tour podcast and (2) I had a nightmare in editing this edition so it’s much shorter than usual – and this is also the reason why the podcast has been delayed so much this time around. Anyway - the day …

Welcome to another edition of the Dad’s Army podcast. This month, Paul Carpenter from the Dad’s Army Appreciation Society joins me for the whole episode and previews the premier event on the Society’s calendar, the 2009 Perry and Croft Day which is due to be held on Sunday 10 May at Bressingham Steam Museum. The museums's website is http://www.bres…

Welcome to a very special episode of the Dad’s Army podcast. This month we are joined by none other than Frank Williams – the Reverend Timothy Farthing, to discuss the often controversial film version of Dad’s Army. The whole podcast team were present for this one – and Frank shares his experiences of being part of the production and talks about hi…

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Dad's Army podcast. This month we go through the latest Dad's Army news, sift through the podcast's mailbag and bring you an exclusive interview with Oliver Crocker - the Producer of Frank Williams new documentary, 'Dad's Army and Beyond, the Frank Williams story'. Oliver talks about filming with Frank and tells some fa…

Welcome to another episode of the Dad’s Army podcast and yes, I know it’s a bit late, but Happy New Year! Hope you have a fantastic 2009. Episode 31 of the podcast is a little different from the usual format – Paul Carpenter from the Dad’s Army Appreciation Society brings you a review (featuring several wonderful clips) from the recently recovered …

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners - have a wonderful festive period and don't forget - Dad's Army is on BBC2 on Christmas Day and Boxing Day! This is just a little something from the Warden and the Vicar...enjoy! We'll be back with Episode 31 in January.

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Dad’s Podcast. Normal service is resumed with a return to the tried and tested format of the podcast. We have a wealth of news to talk about this time around – with previously lost Dad’s Army material being found and an old black and white episode being restored to full colour, there’s a lot to discuss!! It's been a tru…

Welcome to the much delayed episode 29 of the Dad’s Army podcast. Our little daughter, Natasha was born on the 11th October and has rather inconveniently thrown the podcast’s recording schedule into disarray! This is another commentary this time of series five’s The King was in his Counting House. If you can, pop your Dad’s Army DVD into your compu…

Hello and welcome to well, an experiment is probably the best way to put it! This edition of the podcast is a commentary to season eight’s Ring Dem Bells. In a nutshell, this is a recording of me, watching the episode and talking about my thoughts in real time. So this podcast is the closest to a ‘live’ podcast we’ve ever been. Hope you enjoy my ob…

Welcome to the first new episode of the Dad's Army podcast for over a month. In a last minute change to the content, Paul Carpenter and Tony Tarran of the Dad's Army Appreciation Society take over the featured episode segment and provide inside information on Is There Honey Still For Tea? In addition, we review the recent Jonathan Ross and Comedy C…

Eric Longworth, who played the Town Clerk in Dad's Army, passed away peacefully on Monday 18 August 2008. Eric was 90 years of age. Eric was a fantastic ambassador for the programme, and his loss will be felt throughout the Dad's Army community. It's hard to imagine another actor bringing as much feeling into the single word, 'fleshings' - a line E…

Welcome to episode 26 of the Dad’s Army podcast. A slight change in to the podcast we talked about a fortnight ago – this time around we discuss season nine’s A Miser’s Hoard. In addition, Clare talks about her feelings of an absolute classic – Mum’s Army. No news or feedback this time around – that’s because my house is currently upside down and o…