Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson, and Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jones lead the iconic BBC sitcom Dad’s Army.
Main cast
- Captain George MainwaringArthur Lowe1–9Main
- Sergeant Arthur WilsonJohn Le Mesurier1–9Main
- Lance Corporal Jack JonesClive Dunn1–9Main
- Private James FrazerJohn Laurie1–9Main
- Private Joe WalkerJames Beck1–7Main
- Private Charles GodfreyArnold Ridley1–9Main
- Private Frank PikeIan Lavender1–9Main
Supporting cast
- Chief ARP Warden William HodgesBill Pertwee1–9Supp
- Mrs Mavis PikeJanet Davies1–9Supp
- VicarFrank Williams1–9Supp
- Mrs Fox (the Verger’s wife)Pamela Cundell1–9Supp
Guest & voice
- Sergeant-Major ‘Bunny’ Warren (occasional)Colin Bean1–9Guest
- Private ‘Molly’ (Walker’s girlfriend)Toni Palmer2, 3, 5Guest
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About this cast
Dad’s Army is a classic British sitcom following the Home Guard platoon of Walmington-on-Sea during WWII. The main cast includes Arthur Lowe as the pompous Captain Mainwaring, John Le Mesurier as the laid-back Sergeant Wilson, and Clive Dunn as the elderly Lance Corporal Jones, supported by a memorable ensemble of character actors.
FAQs
Who plays Captain Mainwaring in Dad’s Army?
Arthur Lowe plays Captain George Mainwaring, the pompous bank manager turned Home Guard commander.
Who plays Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army?
John Le Mesurier plays Sergeant Arthur Wilson, the laid-back and well-spoken second-in-command.
Who plays Lance Corporal Jones in Dad’s Army?
Clive Dunn plays Lance Corporal Jack Jones, the elderly butcher famous for his catchphrase ‘Don’t panic!’
How many seasons of Dad’s Army are there?
The original BBC series ran for 9 seasons from 1968 to 1977, plus a feature film and a stage show.
Where was Dad’s Army filmed?
Interior scenes were filmed at BBC Television Centre in London, while exterior locations were shot in and around Thetford, Norfolk.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026