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Ridley died in hospital in Northwood in 1984 at the age of 88 after falling at his residence in Denville Hall, a home for retired actors. [28] His body was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium and an urn holding his ashes was buried in his parents' grave at Bath Abbey Cemetery. [9]
Feb 5, 2016 · Fifteen of the men in his group were killed or seriously injured soon after leaving the trenches, when a preliminary barrage was dropped on them instead of the German machine-gun posts. During the...
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- Bethan Bell
- Private Pike - Ian Lavender
- Captain Mainwaring - Arthur Lowe
- Sergeant Arthur Wilson - John Le Mesurier
- Lance Corporal Jack Jones - Clive Dunn
- Private James Fazer - John Laurie
- Private Charles Godfrey - Arnold Ridley
- Private Joe Walker - James Beck
Ian Lavender very sadly passed away in February 2024, aged 77. The actor played Private Pike in the beloved TV show, and was just 22 when he was cast in the role. He went on to star in shows including EastEnders and Yes Minister. He was the last surviving main cast member of the series. Speaking about the loss, Jon Petrie, the BBC’s director of com...
Taking the lead role of Captain Mainwaring was Arthur Lowe. Arthur's role as the pompous caption was perhaps his most iconic role, but the actor also appeared in others shows such as Coronation Streetand many other films. Arthur died 1982 aged 66 after suffering a stroke.
John le Mesurier was also perhaps best known for his role as Sergeant Wilson, often questioning Mainwaring's actions. However, John also starred in theatre productions of Shakespeare and Priestley plays. He also received a BAFTA for his role in TV play Traitor. John passed away in 1983 aged 71 after suffering liver complications.
Clive Dunn played Lance Corporal Jack Jones, the "worrier" of the group. After serving as a trooper in the Second World War, Clive then pursued a career acting before landing the role in the sitcom in 1968. Clive died at his home in Portugal in 2012, aged 92.
Scottish actor John Laurie played Private James Fazer, most loved for his catchphrase "We're doomed. Doomed!" John enjoyed huge success in acting, even prior to his role in the BBC sitcom, and often appeared in films directed by acting veteran Laurence Olivier. John died in 1980 aged 83.
Playing Private Charles Godfrey was Arnold Ridley, who was known for his theatre work as well as TV work prior to starring in Dad's Army. Arnold died in 1984 aged 88 and actress Daisy Ridley is his great-niece.
James Beck played Private Joe Walker – known as a 'black market spiv'. As well as Dad's Army, James had roles in TV shows such as Coronation Street and Sherlock Holmes. Sadly, James died in 1973 aged 44 after suffering pancreatitis while the show was still on air, meaning his character was written out of the show.
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- Tianna Corbin
- Captain Mainwaring played by Arthur Lowe. A central role in Dad’s Army, fans will remember Captain Mainwaring as the leader of the team. Portrayed by actor Arthur Lowe, the star’s performance would go on to be his most iconic role.
- Sergeant Arthur Wilson played by John Le Mesurier. Platoon Sergeant Arthur Wilson served under George Mainwaring and was known as being the more relaxed and charming official.
- Private Frank Pike played by Ian Lavender. Frank Pike played the youngest member of the group in Dad’s Army as the clumsy Private Frank Pike. Known for his earnest look at life and his non-regulation scarf, he was one of the most loveable characters in the show.
- Lance Corporal Jack Jones played by Clive Dunn. Dad’s Army viewers will remember Clive Dunn playing the eccentric Lance Corporal Jack Jones. Known for his hilarious catchphrases such as, “Don't panic!”
In the summer of 1915 the oppressive, red-brick walls of Jellalabad Barracks near the centre of Taunton were an unwelcoming introduction to army life. Just a few days before, Arnold Ridley had...
Arnold Ridley died on 12th March 1984, in hospital in London. He had spent the last years of his life, at Denville Hall, Northwood, a home for ‘retired theatricals’, supported by the
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Arnold Ridley died in hospital in Northwood in 1984, aged 88, after falling at his residence in Denville Hall (a home for retired actors). He was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium and his urn buried at his parents' grave in Bath Abbey cemetery.
