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folder 'Dad's Army' - Seasons and Episodes (2)
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1 trivia quiz  "Dad's Army" Quotations coolicon
In this quiz, I give you a common quote or catchphrase from "Dad's Army", and you have to say which character is associated with saying that quote.
Easy 10Q
792 plays
Jul 19 07
mick_is_god
2 trivia quiz  A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz icon
'Dad's Army' ran for 80 episodes and continues to enjoy regular repeats. It has become one of British television's greatest successes, spawning a radio series, a stage play and even a movie.
Difficult 15Q
1506 plays
Jan 16 02
LiveDrive
3 trivia quiz  'Dad's Army' Trivia
Set in WWII, this popular comedy show followed the fortunes and misfortunes of a Home Guard unit on the south coast of England.
Average 15Q
2721 plays
Nov 21 00
bfj
4 trivia quiz  'Dad's Army'
Welcome to my 'Dad's Army' quiz, my favourite programme. Who was your favourite character?
Difficult 10Q
1065 plays
Jul 27 02
May02
5 trivia quiz  'Dad's Army' for fanatics. icon
This quiz is based on the fun-loving Home Guards of Walmington-on-Sea, some questions are easy others will take a bit of hard thinking.
Difficult 10Q
855 plays
Feb 26 02
rogue3po
6 trivia quiz  Dad's Army icon
Now, pay attention! Set in Walmington-on-Sea, the series ran from 1968 to 1977.
Average 5Q
2334 plays
May 16 01
awkins

Some sample questions from this category:

* Where is the series set?
* Which character is never seen in any 'Dad's Army' episode?
* Captain Mainwaring often has problems with his rival, the commander of the Eastgate platoon. This officer's name is ...
* One of the members of the platoon claims to be a dealer in 'essential supplies'. Who is this black marketeer?
* Which of the following professions is not represented amongst the main characters of the platoon?
* How far up the coast did the platoon patrol?
* The actors Michael Knowles, Don Estelle and John Clegg all appeared in episodes of 'Dad's Army'. In which British Comedy show written by the same writing team that created 'Dad's Army' did they find more regular success for themselves?
* Which member of the platoon is ostracized by the others when they discover that he had been a conscientious Objector during the First World war?
* Which regular star of the 'Carry on' series of comedy films made a guest appearance in the 6th episode of 'Dad's Army', 'shooting pains'?
* During which years was the show 'Dad's Army' originally broadcast?
* Who was the only member of the cast who really served with a home guard unit?
* In the second episode of 'Dad's Army', Museum Piece, the platoon tries to requisition some weapons from the Peabody museum. Who tries to stop them?
* One of the Actors in 'Dad's Army' had a clause in his contract which stated that he would neither lose his trousers nor have a bomb put down them in any episode. Who was it?
* Which long suffering member of the platoon was often heard to say 'Do you think that's wise?'?
* In World War One, an officer is talking to an Australian Soldier. he asks if the Australian 'has come here to die?'. 'No' say's the Australian 'I came here yesterdiee.' Who told this joke under very tense circumstances?
* What was Cpt. Manwaring's first name?
* What character was played by Edward Sinclair?
* Lance Corporal Jack Jones, by trade, was a what?
* James Beck left the series in 1973. Why?
* What did Cpt. Manwaring frequently call Pvt. Pike?

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