# Dad's Army
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: British Sitcoms of the 70s & 80s | Rarity: Common
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# Dad's Army
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: British Sitcoms of the 70s & 80s | Rarity: Common

British sitcom about Home Guard volunteers during World War II, broadcast 1968-1977. Created by Jimmy Perry based on his real Home Guard experience. Featured elderly cast performing physical comedy, with several actors in their 70s during filming.

Key facts:
- Nearly cancelled after first series; BBC initially unconvinced of concept's viability
- Captain Mainwaring's catchphrase "You stupid boy!" entered national lexicon
- Clive Dunn (Lance Corporal Jones) was youngest regular at 47, playing oldest character
- Theme song "Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Hitler?" deliberately composed to mimic authentic 1940s wartime music
- Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier's on-screen chemistry widely praised
- Show balanced comedy with authentic period details (uniforms, weapons)
- Remains popular in reruns, drawing millions of viewers decades after original broadcast

## Trivia Questions

Q1: What was ironically true about Clive Dunn, who played the elderly Lance Corporal Jones?
A: He was actually a real Home Guard veteran

Q2: Why did many people believe the theme song 'Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr Hitler?' was authentic?
A: It was actually discovered in wartime archives

Q3: What nearly happened to Dad's Army after its first series that would shock fans today?
A: The main cast threatened to quit over pay disputes

Q4: What gave the show its remarkable authenticity according to the description?
A: The cast were all actual World War II veterans

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