Members of the original Dad's Army cast doing some PR in Brighton. May 5th 1974.

Arthur Lowe (Captain George Mainwaring), John Le Mesurier (Sergeant Arthur Wilson), Clive Dunn (Lance-Corporal Jack Jones), Ian Lavender (Private Frank Pike) and Bill Pertwee (ARP Warden William Hodges). Also a brief glimpse of script writer Jimmy Perry. The film was shot on Madeira Drive, Brighton at the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society London to Brighton run on May 5th 1974.

[@neilgutteridge6405]

There will never be anything like this again.......brilliant and sadly missed.

[@sovietonion72]

Absolutely 💯%

[@brianjones4026]

Indeed, its Sadly missed ...

[@WolfieRich1]

The way they could just transition into character so effortlessly is why we loved them.

[@rackinfrackin]

I love how they all stay in character. I'm a recent convert to this show. Discovered it accidentally, as it's virtually unknown where I live in the USA. I understand it's highly regarded in the UK, as it should be. Forget the modern big-screen reboot. The ORIGINAL Dad's Army episodes are hilarious. The series may have ended 4 decades ago, but they're brand new to me!

[@sovietonion72]

Some things never age

[@That_Random_Bloke]

It’s loved here.

[@jamesrowles9249]

I know how you feel. I accidentally discovered it while trying to find something to watch (I can't stand most American tv). It's such a funny and refreshing show.

[@Gandim45]

There was an american version, can't remember what it was called though.

[@tonyknight9912]

It seems to get better and better with age, it's the subtle things that one missed before !

[@jsb7975]

You got to love these guys. They 'll never die......

[@MARKaAZIZ]

Arthur Lowe smiling. Priceless.

[@c898dba]

Love how Arthur Lowe keeps smiling and trying not to laugh. A great video, thanks for sharing.

[@aa3on]

Arthur Lowe altering his glasses and cap right at the end there during the "squabble." And the laugh that Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier shared at around the 2:21 mark was simply brilliant to watch. What a truly wonderful cast of actors! And an amazing clip to keep watching.

[@chrisevans5259]

Dads Army had its very own special charm and soul , that endeared the tv viewers to love it for near on 10 years. Very few comedies captured the viewers hearts like this little gem, written by genius writers Perry and croft. With brilliant character acting and hilarious scripts, Dads Army is a classic that was part of a Golden Era of British comedy from the 1960s and 70s............miss those wonderful times

[@edstraker8451]

So nice to see some of the cast impromptu like that. It just brings into focus what a professional, tight group they really were. The series is my comfort in an increasingly dystopian world. Cheers for posting!

[@danielw5850]

Bill Pertwee's casting as the warden was inspired, that officious little bully was the epitome of a certain type of public servant.

[@not2longnow]

RIP Gents, thank you for the laughs! Only thing missing was Walker 😢🌹

[@jeremyhaines3847]

Love Dad's Army one of the best programs ever done

[@carlhorton6833]

I'm currently playing Pvt Frazer in the stage version of "Dads Army", it feels great to be able to keep these wonderful characters alive for future generations, the audiences are still laughing in all the same places and still loving it, we even got a round of applause last night for the "What is your name?.....Don't tell him pike" line 😂😂

[@whouster]

Every clip of these guys is a treat to watch!

[@mr2nut123]

This is literally my fav dads army video on the net.

[@keithnaylor1981]

Such loveable characters. The complete Dads Army DVD collection is my greatest treasure. After watching the final show I start again at the beginning!

[@tektoastium7241]

They and the British Home Guard have been made immortal by our gratitude.

[@stu1701E]

John Le Mesurier barely had to act; Wilson was just a natural extension of his personality!

[@krnewman]

and looks mighty fine in those shades.

[@michaelnolan3081]

He actually based sgt. Wilson on himself

[@timelordtardis]

By the time of the second series the writers were basing the main characters on the actual actors. Hence, John Le Mesurier really was very close to Arthur Wilson. Having said that Bill Pertwee was nothing like Hodges. I met him once and a nicer fellow you couldn't wish to meet. Also he starred in Round the Horne as he was quite a good impressionist.

[@glen7318]

@@timelordtardis And apparently arthur Loew was as pompous as Capt Mainwairing

[@timelordtardis]

@@glen7318 So I gather. It's well documented that after the first series the writers based more of the characters on the actors own traitts. Hence Wilson as Century22 points out, bares more than a passing resemblance to John Le Mesurier.

[@Victor-DOOM]

Brilliant program with brilliant cast. Remakes of this brilliant show will never be as good as the original chaps.

[@essexpeter6116]

What gem! Brought tears to my eyes for both humour and the nostalgia. Jimmy Perry on the bus as well.

[@cranecitytramp]

Great upload! They all ad-lib so well as their characters, and nice to see they all seemed to get on well.

[@jourwalis-8875]

What a gang! Just imagine how funny it must have been recording this series.

[@MarcZERO1980]

I love Ian 'Pike' Lavender's 70's sideburns!

[@mistycat3069]

Love these guys lost count of the times I was in tears of laughter bless em all 👍😂

[@terrythekittie]

Mainwaring: What is it with the sunglasses Wilson? Who do you think you are? Keith Richards?

[@fnln544]

So neat to see these great thespians who were in their grand characters away from the set. A timeless show I've truly come to enjoy. Long live the past efforts of the Home Guard. From the States, Keith

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Oh what a treat to have been there, lovely to see them again

[@trigtrigger9794]

I am 39.... And recognise this as the best TV of my youth. With family With family.

[@joshgray.18]

the warden is mint!

[@m-c.b.3284]

Despite A.R.P. Warden Hodges being a smarmy character, he also made me lol in Dad's Army and especially when he and Capt. Mainwaring were always bickering at one another! Warden Hodges to Capt. Mainwaring: Now, Look 'ere, Napoleon! 🤣🤣

[@sovietonion72]

That was just like watching the TV show.

[@telemachus53]

I love this.

[@jeremyhaines4481]

This is excellent and very interesting and informative

[@Q3ToPBuZz]

never seen this before. thanks so much for sharing.

[@m-c.b.3284]

Thanks for sharing this clip! 👍🏻 Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jones is my favourite in Dad's Army. I absolutely adore him! 🥰

[@damiensullivan440]

The interviewer is superb . The cast members are fantastic . A TV series that showed how quality was the only criteria that things were judged on .

[@TheGrenadier97]

Great show and fine cast! Well done boys, this kind of mild humour is missed.

[@seanatkinson770]

It seems so innocent compared to the daily horrors of this bloody modern age. How I yearn for them. 😪❤️

[@Parsley1968]

I love the tussle at the end. Arthur Lowe adjusting his glasses, no doubt the plan to turn round with them skewiff. 😂

[@mark-shane]

absolutely brilliant loved them all

[@timcolledge3732]

Really enjoyed Dad's Army. Great stuff !! 👍👍

[@sphericalchess]

The Blue Peter Episode on 29 Apr 1974: Peter Purves does an introduction, and explains that on Sunday 5 May 1974 Jones' van will be appearing in the London to Brighton run. Captain Mainwaring then drives Jones' van onto the Blue Peter set, and is interviewed by John Noakes.

[@friendlywomble]

They all look so healthy and happy 🥰

[@christinelivesey9077]

How lovely to see them happy and healthy!

[@Bubbacat54]

lovely stuff....... jolly good show.

[@brianjones4026]

Oh what a Gem !! Our Best and Most Loved Boys of the Home Brigade ! God Bless Them All, the Round Short and the Tall !

[@brain8484]

this is excellent , and i was there that day ..first time ive seen this ..thanks

[@elguapo1507]

Brilliant! Every one of them!

[@georgesmith6940]

Brilliant, thank you for posting.

[@RHR-221b]

Thank you, UK L. As you may be aware, the greater majority of the cast were soldiers et al. during World Wars One and Two. Kudos. *Rest In Peace* - and All the Best. Rab 😎 🍻 🌠 🕊 👋

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

This was my Halloween costume and one person got it and walked up to me and said "England shall be crushed never to rise again" and cowered in a corner.

[@garym6315]

One thing that always bugged me was seeing promo images for the Dad's Army movie in which Mainwaring is wearing the 1970s horn rimmed glasses that are clearly Arthur Lowe's own and not the little round wire framed glasses from the 1940s. Its a small thing but it catches my eye every time.

[@meljen8592]

2022,this is what’s its all about,great post.

[@anthony342]

thanks so much for sharing

[@TheTk1971]

How brilliant David croft and Jimmy Perry Let these fine actors basically be themselves It shows that they liked being in each others Company and could so easily fall in to character.. Part of what makes me happy is Seeing them happy.. 😊

[@bearlop]

Brilliant

[@ronmccullock1407]

Superb

[@stevemaclaine4547]

God bless them all,brilliant when comedy was comedy not like the crap today .

[@MrGoneTroppo]

The chaps are well refreshed after a nice long lunch! Brilliant

[@irenehibbert2251]

Brilliant.

[@daviddixey]

The original cast made a Dad's Army film in the 70s. Very funny.

[@markstanton63]

Happy days!

[@angelacooper2661]

Here I would have been almost four and so Play School age. My interest in Dad's Army started when I was old enough to watch the programme. The Deadly Attachment is the best episode of the lot!

[@timmoyler]

Brilliant!!!

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@charleigh195]

Absolutely brilliant

[@russelljones8108]

There's no words to pay these justice

[@contact3604]

Wonderful😊👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing! Moira From England.

[@UK_Lemons]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carlnapp8673]

Often copied, never equaled!

[@WinstonsBogey]

Absolutely. The recent movie proved this 100%. The original Dads army was perfect.

[@lanternsown3525]

Truly a Great Show with a Great Cast and Crew!

[@commanderfox4183]

Jones is my favourite character is corporal Jones

[@craigstratford5086]

Private Pike said innit , the lout !

[@ThroatSore]

I do wish O could have seen thos when it was happening 🙂

[@butzee]

Why are you wearing those sunglasses? Brilliant!!

[@aldershot5100]

Watch it every time it's on.

[@hereisthenews7793]

The Beatles of British comedy...imagine crowds like that appearing for sitcom stars today.

[@PITA5421]

a very good vidio thank you

[@FiveLiver]

5 May 1974, the London to Brighton rally - according to Dad's Army Timeline

[@UK_Lemons]

You are correct. I have amended the title and description accordingly. Thanks.

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

I love these guys.

[@JMoruzzi]

Some appreciation, please, for the interviewer's comb-over.

[@SceneArtisan]

I was but 2mths old,. AC (After Conception lol) when this was filmed.

[@Henry-vu5sg]

Pure gold.

[@ysgol3]

I bet Le Mes is smoking a joint.

[@skinner219]

It’s a shame that James Beck wasn’t there.

[@TregMediaHD]

That was delightful

[@keithfowler2013]

Oh happy days ! Bloody 'ooligans!!!

[@stuartbarclay7940]

Nice!😄

[@naly202]

Adorable

[@mattprior8442]

Thank god ! They are not like the fake or moody celebrities of Hollywood orNY broadway !

[@bob23301]

Their chemistry is great. lol

[@amelierose07]

Gen X stand for your royalty

[@not2longnow]

Britbox - Tommy cooper - series one/episode four - Arthur Lowe at the end 👌

[@horseandcart5978]

Sadly there was no mention of mrs Mannering!!!

[@YARROWS9]

If this fantastic comedy was made today. It would be full of all sorts of pc bullshit.

[@johnnymac1580]

Not bad ⚡️

[@rightsideof4018]

is that james beck on top of the bus or another extra?

[@starrya5647]

RightSide of 40 I'd say it was James Beck - wonder why he wasn't in the interview

[@amyblackwood6749]

It's not Beck, he died the year previous. :(

[@alexsmyth17]

I actually think it’s Jimmy Perry.

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

I bet Walker is waiting for an Uber.

[@oldskoolfool141]

I find reporters in these situations annoying, they push a microphone at these people expecting 'that guy off the telly' to 'do his thing' but forget the great writing isn't there to make them shine, the lads do well with what they have but are slightly terrified to get into too much adlib

[@grange247]

Would love to know how much they were paid per episod

[@krrishsonisoni2078]

t

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

A lot of egos competiting

[@MichaelSmith-jt1ff]

What on earth are you talking about