Dad's Army Factual Books

In 1989, Bill Pertwee wrote the first behind-the-scenes book on Dad's Army. It would be several more years before such writers as Graham McCann and Richard Webber began contributing books on the series .

Dad's Army - The Making of a Television Legend by Bill Pertwee

Published in Great Britain by Foreland Films, 1989.
ISBN 1-972699-28-6 (Softback) OUT OF PRINT

"The complete fascinating story of Britain's most popular TV comedy and how it was successfully adapted for the theatre, cinema and radio. Packed with photographs and behind the scenes anecdotes. This book will be treasured by all Dad's Army enthusiasts."

Dad's Army - The Making of a Television Legend by Bill Pertwee

Published in Great Britain by Pavillion Books, 1997
ISBN 1-86205-176-3 (Hardback), £14.99

Revised version of the above book with many new photograph's and extra details on the TV and Radio Series, as well as video releases.

Dad's Army A Celebration by Richard Webber with Jimmy Perry & David Croft, Foreword by Michael Palin

Published in Great Britain by Virgin Books, 1997
ISBN 1-85227-694-0 (Hardback) £14.99, ISBN 0753503077 (Paperback) £9.99

With a host of unique photographs, anecdotes, script extracts and gags, this is a tribute to an enduring and much loved classic of British Comedy.

The Complete A to Z of Dad's Army by Richard Webber with Jimmy Perry and David Croft

Published in Great Britain by Orion, 2000
ISBN 0-75281-838-4 (Hardback) £20.00

A comprehensive guide to Dad's Army, over 288 pages in length, with many previously unpublished photographs and anecdotes.

Dad's Army - The Story of A Classic Television Show by Graham McCann

Published in Great Britain by 4th Estate, 2001
ISBN 1-84115-308-7 (Hardback) £16.99

In Dad's Army acclaimed author Graham McCann provides an entertaining and meticulously researched account of the show's history and an insightful analysis of its enduring appeal. With contributions from the people who planned, produced and performed in the programme, and material drawn from the BBC archives, Dad's Army is the definitive story of a very British comedy.

Dad's Army : The Best Of British Comedy by Richard Webber

Published in Great Britain by Harper Collins, 2008
ISBN 978-0-00-728530-3 (Hardback) £7.99

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic. ‘They don't like it up 'em!’

Dad's Army - A Guide To Television, Stage and Screen by David Hamilton, Alan Hayes and Alys Hayes

Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society

The first attempt to gather all relevant information about Dad's Army together in reference book came from the Dad's Army Appreciation Society in the form of this guide which has since been revised .

Dad's Army Handbook by Tony Pritchard and Paul Carpenter

Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society 1998


A revised and extended version based on Guide To Television, stage and screen of some years before.

Dad's Army Handbook (revised edition) by Tony Pritchard and Paul Carpenter

Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society 2000

The handbook was revised again a few years after its predecessor.

Dad's Army - A Companion compiled by Tony Pritchard and Paul Carpenter

Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society 2003, £15.00

A comprehensive guide to all aspects of Dad's Army including the TV and Radio series, the film, the stage show, memorabillia and the comic strip published in TV Comic in the 1970s (this particular chapter researched by a certain Andy Howells).

Dad's Army Songbook

Published in Great Britain by Wise Publications, 1995,
ISBN 0 7119 5141 1 (Softback), £5.95

The Dad's Army song book is a welcome acquisition to the Dad's Army book collection, especially if you are a fan of the music featured in the series. Songs include: The Lambeth Walk, Who do you think you're kidding Mr. Hitler?, Run, Rabbit, Run, Three little sisters, The Fleet's in port again, Leaning on a lamp post, We mustn't miss the last bus home, Hey! Little Hen, Who is this man?, Lilli Marlene, Berlin or Bust and There's something about a soldier.

 

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