for getting thier BAFTA Awards, that was given to them on Sunday 11th May 2008.
Eric Longworth1918 - 2008 RIP
It is much sadness to hear the death of Eric Longworth, who passed away peacefully at home on 20th August 2008, following a illness.
This page was last updated: 14 November, 2009
1975 Stage Show Recording on CD! - Release date 13 April 2009
Warner Brothers have decided to release the 1975 Stage Show recording on CD.
This will be the original cast recording and identical to the vinyl version.
The catalgue number for this release is 5186536735
Colin Bean aka. PRIVATE SPONGE Dies
Colin Bean, who died on 20 June, 2009, aged 82, was a British actor best known for his supporting role in the classic sit-com Dad’s Army.
As the show progressed, Private Sponge became more prominent, was given more lines and was central to a handful of plots that involved his peacetime role as a sheep farmer.
He was also a frequent guest at Dad’s Army conventions and reunions.
Godfrey's Ghost
Sat, 5 September 2009, 10:00 – 14:00
Where: Dad`s Army Museum In Thetford, Norfolk
Description : Nicolas Ridley (Godfrey's son) will be at the Museum during the day signing his new book, Godfrey's Ghost, all about the life of his late father, Arnold Ridley – our beloved Godfrey. After the museum closes Nicolas will give a reading from the new book. Spaces are limited for his talk so please book early to avoid disappointment – this event is FREE of charge. For more information see http://dadsarmythetford.org.uk/godfreysghost.htm
NEWS:
Wendy Richard MBE
Sadly died following Breast Cancer
20th July 1943 - 26th February 2009
DAD'S ARMY 2010 @ Bressingham Musuem:
The 2010 date for the Dads Army Day is now provisionally booked for the 20/06/10.
This event will celebrate 10 years of Dad's Army at Bressingham and moves from its usual May date.
Check out the Website later on the new year for further information.
1918 - 2008 RIP
