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William Arnold Ridley, OBE (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) was an English playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play The Ghost Train and later in life in the British television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977) as the elderly bumbling Private Godfrey, as well as in spin-offs including the feature film version and ...
Feb 5, 2016 · As a film version of Dad's Army is released, BBC News looks at the life of Arnold Ridley, the only actor in the original television series to serve in both World War One and Two.
Actor: Dad's Army. Young Arnold Ridley was forced to give up a budding acting career and turn to writing. He hit the jackpot with 'The Ghost Train' which was a great West End success, and has been filmed several times. This was followed by a number of other plays during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Arnold Ridley. Actor: Dad's Army. Young Arnold Ridley was forced to give up a budding acting career and turn to writing. He hit the jackpot with 'The Ghost Train' which was a great West End success, and has been filmed several times. This was followed by a number of other plays during the 1920s and 1930s.
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- 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.
The real Arnold Ridley – a war hero on screen and in reality. Show more. In the summer of 1915 the oppressive, red-brick walls of Jellalabad Barracks near the centre of Taunton were an ...
Arnold Ridley, OBE (1896-1984), the British playwright and actor, is probably best remembered as author of the play The Ghost Train, and for his roles of Private Godfrey in Dad's Army and Doughy Hood in the radio soap The Archers.
