Answer: Walmington-On-Sea
Though fictional, Walmington-On-Sea is based in Sussex, England. The majority of scenes were shot in Norfolk and a museum paying homage to the series opened at Thetford Guildhall, which was also used as the Town Hall in the series.
Clacton, and Southend are both real towns on the South coast of England whilst Bridlington is a real coastal resort town in Yorkshire, northern England.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Trivia Test
Answer: Local Defence Volunteers (later the Home Guard)
The Secretary of State for War, Anthony Eden, made a speech in May 1940 which called for every under age male and every other male excluded from military service for whatever reason to form a local defence force; and virtually every male responded. At its peak the total number of men under arms in the Home Guard numbered around one and a half million men. Although referred to as 'Dad's Army' the vast majority of its members during the war years were of a surprisingly young age. The organisation was originally known as the 'LDV' or 'Local Defence Volunteers' and was renamed, at the insistence of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the 'Home Guard' on the 22nd of July 1940. First recruits were volunteers but in 1942 legislation was passed which introduced compulsory service in the Home Guard. After the invasion of northern Europe following 'D' Day, the Home Guard became surplus to requirements and were stood down in December 1944 with disbandment following a year later.
From Quiz: War is Hell! But Sometimes Hilarious - Dad's Army
Answer: Captain Mainwaring
Mainwaring would often say this to Private Pike on numerous occasions, usually when Pike had suggested a bad idea or whenever something Pike did humiliated Captain Mainwaring, or got him into trouble. As Pike was Mainwaring's clerk at his bank, he would say this phrase often, and few episodes would go by when Mainwaring wouldn't say those three words to the young Pike. He first said this in the very first episode of Dad's Army, "The Man And The Hour".
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Quotations
Answer: Third
It is the sixth episode in the third series. Series One was mainly the initial forming of the platoon, the second has many episodes not released on video and the final series is missing Walker (James Beck) who passed away after series four.
From Quiz: "Room At The Bottom"
Answer: warning
The poster refers to the threat of gas attacks and urges people to always carry their gas masks.
From Quiz: "The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones"
Answer: Secret part of a pig
He supplies the winner of the weapon devising contest with chitterlings in 'Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret'.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' for fanatics.
Answer: Jimmy Perry
The signature tune of 'Dad's Army' written by Jimmy Perry was the final recording to be made by Wartime Comic and former Crazy Gang member Bud Flanagan in early 1968. The song was frequently mistaken for a genuine wartime song by the show's viewers, although it hadn't actually been written until Jimmy Perry was developing the idea for his new television series.
From Quiz: A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz
Answer: George
He was a bank manager, played by Arthur Lowe.
From Quiz: Dad's Army
Answer: Walmington-on-Sea
Walmington was actually based on the real town of Bexhill but was filmed at Thetford in Norfolk.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' Trivia
Answer: Lance Corporal
He was a lance corporal for the majority of the series but had stints as a sergeant and as a private. He was one of the most experienced soldiers in terms of active service and was always keen to get out his bayonet, hence the catchphrase "They don't like it up 'em!"
Sergeant is incorrect - this role is John Le Mesurier as Sgt Arthur Wilson.
Captain is incorrect - this role is Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring.
Private is incorrect - there were a number of Privates, though Jones was always a step behind, he still ranked above them!
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Trivia Test
Answer: David Croft and Jimmy Perry
This is an interesting piece of trivia. On the upper sleeve of the battle dress worn by the cast is a tactical or formation badge. This badge, which consists of the letters 'CP' over the figure '1' should, by all accounts, represent a military formation; in a similar way that the 'Screaming Eagle' badge on a US paratrooper's uniform represents the 101st Airborne Division, but it doesn't; what this badge actually represents are the initials of the writers surnames, Croft and Perry. BAFTA award winning writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry were one of the most successful writing partnerships of the last fifty years and penned some of the most popular BBC comedies including 'It Ain't Half Hot, Mum', 'Hi-de-Hi!' and 'You Rang M'Lord' in addition to 'Dad's Army'.
From Quiz: War is Hell! But Sometimes Hilarious - Dad's Army
Answer: Fraser
The dour Fraser would quite often say these words, or words quite similar, whenever the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea found themselves trapped in a very bad situation, such as in the episode "Time On Our Hands", when the platoon were trapped at the top of the clock tower with a German parachutist. Fraser was very much portrayed as a stereotypically dour Scotsman throughout the show. Fraser was an undertaker, which only served to hammer home his reputation, and he would often delight in any sticky situations Mainwaring found himself in. This includes the time that the platoon found themselves trapped in the local pumping station underground (in "Asleep In The Deep"), with the water flowing into the room they found themselves in.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Quotations
Answer: Lieutenant
He is ordered to take a pip off each shoulder. A Captain has three pips, a Lieutenant has two, a 2nd Lieutenant has one.
From Quiz: "Room At The Bottom"
Answer: 937 641
The actual map reference that they go to is 641 937, which happens to be the target for the bombing.
From Quiz: "The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones"
Answer: Tailor
Captain Mainwaring was regularly heard to boast that his father kept the best tailor's shop in Eastbourne. However, Jones remembers that his father actually kept a small shop in a side street with a pair of old trousers hanging outside! In the episode "My brother and I", Barry Mainwaring tells Frazer on the train that his father wasn't a master tailor, but a common draper.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army'
Answer: Grenade firing crossbow
He forgets it in the end as he has his mind on other matters, he thinks Mrs Pike is pregnant.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' for fanatics.
Answer: Oh! Mr Porter
Jimmy Perry gained his much needed inspiration from the Will Hay movie, 'Oh! Mr Porter', which was being screened that Sunday afternoon. One of the movie's strengths was the wonderful balance of characters: a pompous man, a boy and an old man.
From Quiz: A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz
Answer: Mr. Yeatman (the Verger)
Walker was played by James Beck, Pike was Ian Lavender, the Rev. by Frank Williams.
From Quiz: Dad's Army
Answer: Captain Mainwaring's wife
We hear Elizabeth Mainwaring on several occasions but never actually see the lady.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' Trivia
Answer: Walker
The answer is Walker. Private Joe Walker was the lovable yet cheeky guy, who could turn up late to parade but talk his way out of it.
He wouldn't always do things strictly by the book, but in a time of rationing, he knew who his friends were and pulled through for the troop on more than one occasion.
Unfortunately, James Beck died in 1973 following a fall at a charity event. This was part way through filming series six; it is a testament to "Dad's Army" and the fans that in fact the show went on for another three series, despite losing a character.
Incidentally, James Beck had also starred in the first two series of sitcom "Romany Jones" which ran from 1972. His character was written out and this continued for a further two series.
Beck was an established actor with previous roles in "Coronation Street" and "Dixon of Dock Green".
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Trivia Test
Answer: Sergeant Wilson
Wilson was Captain Mainwaring's right-hand man at the bank and in the platoon. He would often interrupt Mainwaring with this phrase whenever Mainwaring suggested any idea, mostly ridiculous ideas. Wilson is portrayed more as a loyal servant, but a servant who wishes to exert as little physical work as possible. At times, it is clear that the platoon have a lot more respect for Wilson than Mainwaring. One use of the phrase can be found in the episode, "If The Cap Fits", when Mainwaring suggested handing over control of the platoon temporarily to Private Fraser.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Quotations
Answer: John Ringham
John Ringham also played Bracewell in the 1st series, but was written out due to his similarity to Arnold Ridely's character (Godfrey). Anthony Sagar played Drill Sergeant Gregory, Edward Sinclair plays the Verger and Colin Bean is Private Sponge.
From Quiz: "Room At The Bottom"
Answer: Wilson
Walker and Fraser shoot at the door and lock, Jones kicks in the door, Wilson then throws in the grenade and finally Pike runs in to the office and fires three rounds.
From Quiz: "The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones"
Answer: Next to the butchers
Frazer's shop is next door to Corporal Jones' butcher's in the High Street of Walmington-on-Sea.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army'
Answer: One
Private Pike is not promoted, instead he becomes Chief Clerk at the bank.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' for fanatics.
Answer: Sergeant Wilson
When writing the original script Jimmy Perry wrote 'It's hard to imagine anyone other than Messrs Lowe, Le Mesurier, Laurie et al playing the roles', but Jimmy initially saw Arthur Lowe playing Sergeant Wilson and Robert Dorning, who later appeared as a bank inspector in the episode 'Something Nasty In The Vault' as Captain Mainwaring.
From Quiz: A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz
Answer: Butcher
Hodges the ARP Warden was a grocer, Pvt. Frazer was the undertaker, and Walker was the Spiv.
From Quiz: Dad's Army
Answer: Square
The blustering Captain Square is even more pompous than our own Captain Mainwaring.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' Trivia
Answer: Corporal Jones
Corporal Jones is the loyal third man in command of the Home Guard. This catchphrase became one of the most associated phrases with Dad's Army, and was uttered whenever the platoon were in grave danger, such as when a mine was found underneath the pier that they were on. Jones was a butcher in the day, and was often seen to be extremely loyal and keen, but often very clumsy and incapable.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Quotations
Answer: Beret
Wilson buys a dark coloured beret which Mainwaring takes a dislike to. Drill Sergeant Gregory also says that it's for officers only.
From Quiz: "Room At The Bottom"
Answer: 25 pounders
From Quiz: "The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones"
Answer: Mainwaring
Mainwaring, Jones and Fraser are battling against Wilson, Pike and Walker who are out in the summer house.
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' for fanatics.
Answer: Private Walker
Jimmy wanted comic actor Arthur English to play Joe Walker, even though he had originally wanted to play the part himself. 'I wrote Walker for myself, but Michael Mills and David Croft didn't think it was a good idea. Sadly, I was in no position to argue.'
From Quiz: A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz
Answer: He died
He suffered from a burst pancreas.
From Quiz: Dad's Army
Answer: Private Walker
From Quiz: 'Dad's Army' Trivia
Answer: Undertaker
Private James Frazer was an undertaker. Known for his pessimistic catchphrase, "We're doomed!", he could quickly redeem himself when the troop triumphed, by saying, "I never doubted it for a second!"
Jones was the Butcher so this is incorrect.
Mainwaring was the Bank Manager so this is incorrect.
Vet is incorrect - However, actor John Laurie does play a vet in the 1963 "Steptoe & Son" episode, "Wallah-Wallah Catsmeat" alongside Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Trivia Test
Answer: A coloured scarf
Private Pike, played by Ian Lavender, is the platoon 'mummy's boy' whose mother insists that he wears his scarf at all times. Private Pike's mother also insists that he doesn't use items such as public telephones and the like in case he catches something. This often leads to conflict between Captain Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson which can be seen in the episode "The Lion has Phones" in which Captain Mainwaring attempts to instruct the platoon in the use of a public telephone box. It is Walmington-on-Sea's worst kept secret that Sergeant Wilson is, in fact, Private Pike's father and it is only Wilson himself, Pike and his mother who believe that it is, in fact, a secret!
From Quiz: War is Hell! But Sometimes Hilarious - Dad's Army
Answer: Godfrey
Another very loyal servant, Private Godfrey is a retired member of the Home Guard who specialises in First Aid matters. He is portrayed as an effective member of the platoon, but he has a bladder problem, which means that he frequently mentions having to be excused, and often makes comments about his problem throughout the programmes, particularly when the platoon have had a long day. Godfrey also often attends 'the clinic', and is the only main member of the platoon who is retired, even though Jones is older. In one episode, he was considered to be a 'conchie' in the First World War, but it later emerged that he had actually saved many lives in the War. An example of Godfrey saying this quote came in the episode, "The King Was In His Counting House", after a long night for the platoon counting money from Mainwaring's bank.
From Quiz: "Dad's Army" Quotations
Answer: The sinking of the Bismark
The platoon are insisting to see Mainwaring's badge of rank as he is not allowed to take the parade with it covered up. After hearing the news the platoon are so happy and excited that they forgot all about Mainwaring's badge of rank.
From Quiz: "Room At The Bottom"
Answer: Signalman
Jones tells him off for his attitude as a Signalman is lower than a Lance Corporal.
From Quiz: "The Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones"
