Your memories of bill pertwee the actor who played warden hodges in dads army including the tale of a sixpence, a house sale and an explanation why friends called him paddington bear. Bill pertwee found fame as arp warden hodges in the series and has put together a comprehensive tribute to all aspects of the show. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The show, which follows the exploits of the home guard of walmingtononsea, a fictional seaside town on the south coast of england, ran for nine series in total, comprising 80 episodes, and regularly attracted viewing figures of over 18 million at the height of its. We begin with a brief look around the town, followed by bill signing his latest book for the assembled. Dads army by bill pertwee paperback, 1998 for sale. Pertwee appeared in two carry on films carry on loving 1970 and carry on girls 1973. This book includes extensive features on the two creators of dads army, jimmy perry and david croft, along with biographies of the whole cast of actors who brought this british.
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The making of a television legend by bill pertwee 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at. Bill pertwee became president of the dads army appreciation society and the author of the book dads army the making of a television legend. Dad s army is a sitcom made by the bbc which was shown on british television between 1968 and 1977. They are helping to launch the bbcs programmes marking the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of world war ii. Dads army the making of a television legend is a book written by bill pertwee and originall published in 1989. It starred several wellknown british actors including arthur lowe, john le mesurier, john laurie bill pertwee, and clive dunn it was written by jimmy perry and david croft based partly. The actor was known for his role as the air raid warden hodges. The sitcom ran for nine series and 80 episodes in total. He is president of the dads army appreciation society, and remains close to most of the surviving cast of the show.
The actor will be at the dads army museum on cage lane to sign copies of his new book, the making of a tv legend. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bill pertwee, who played warden hodges in dads army, has died at the age of 86, his agent announces. He was the second cousin once removed of michael pertwee and jon pertwee, being the second cousin of their father. Dad s army is a bbc sitcom about the british militia called the home guard during the second world war. William desmond anthony bill pertwee, 21 july 1926 27 may 20 was an english comedy actor.
At the dads army appreciation society members meal, i had the honour of interviewing jimmy perry, harold snoad and michael knowles. An audience with bill pertwee in topsham arranged by the dads army appreciation society. The actor, who was best known for his role as the air raid warden hodges in the classic 1970s comedy, died peacefully in his sleep. Bill pertwee, a star of the show, recalls the actors, the history of the show and some amusing incidents that occurred during filming. Dads army by bill pertwee, 9781844861057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The story of dad s army, the bafta award winning comedy television series about a group of volunteer home guard members, which was first screened in 1968. Bill pertwee was born on july 21, 1926 in amersham, buckinghamshire, england as william desmond anthony pertwee. Dads army star bill pertwee is guest of honour 15 october 2009 bill pertwee, most famed for his portrayal of warden hodges in the tv show dads army, will be guest of honour in thetford this weekend. William desmond anthony pertwee was born in amersham, buckinghamshire on 21 july 1926. Bill pertwee, who played warden hodges in dad s army, has died, his agent has confirmed.
We begin with a brief look around the town, followed by bill signing his latest book. It is about a home guard platoon during world war ii. May 27, 20 dad s army star bill pertwee died on monday at the age of 86. The making of a television legend by bill pertwee 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Dads army star bill pertwee died on monday at the age of 86. Sing a song of six pants 1947 remastered hd 1080p duration. The actor, who was best known for his role as the air raid warden hodges in the classic 1970s. Buy dads army by bill pertwee from waterstones today. Clive dunn, bill pertwee, ian lavender and arnold ridley. Bill pertwee has 31 books on goodreads with 117 ratings. Dads army the making of a television legend by bill pertwee. Bill pertwee bill pertwee, who has died aged 86, made his name as the irascible arp warden hodges in the 1970s bbc sitcom dads army.
May 27, 20 image caption pertwee also took part in bbc radio show round the horne. He appeared in dads army in the very first episode and remained part of the cast until the last. He is president of the dad s army appreciation society, and remains close to most of the surviving cast of the show. All our preowned media items are in good or better condition but all listed as good for bulk listing convenience. A second volume featuring four of the very best episodes from the evergreen radio series, starring arthur lowe, john le mesurier and clive dunn. The show, which follows the exploits of the home guard of walmingtononsea, a fictional seaside town on the south coast of england, ran for nine series in total, comprising 80 episodes, and regularly attracted viewing figures of over 18 million at the height of its popularity. The making of a television legend by pertwee, bill 1997 hardcover by bill pertwee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unlike many other dads army books this one is actually written by one of the cast, the infamous arp warden hodge, the late great bill pertwee.
The book covers lots of areas regarding the series, from the locations to background information and a comprehensive overview of the cast, both main cast and guests as well as other topics. In 1975 bill pertwee took part in the dads army stage show and with norman macleod released the dads army single get out and get under the moon, with pertwees bside song hooligans on emi. It was very popular at the time and is still repeated. Books by bill pertwee author of dads army goodreads.
Dads army by bill pertwee, 9781472827524, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. John le mesurier, bill pertwee, clive dunn, john laurie, frank williams, edward sinclair, arthur lowe, colin bean, james beck, harold bennett. Dads army is a sitcom made by the bbc which was shown on british television between 1968 and 1977. The sitcom ran for 9 series and 80 episodes in total, plus a radio version based on the television scripts, a. It was written by jimmy perry and david croft, and broadcast on the bbc from 1968 to 1977.
Dads army actor bill pertwee, who played grumpy warden hodges in the series, left. The show, which follows the exploits of the home guard of. The show, which follows the exploits of the home guard of walmingtononsea, a fictional seaside town on the south coast of england, ran for nine series in total, comprising. Bill pertwee, who played warden hodges in dads army, has died, his. Diehard dads army fan phill jupitus has chosen four of his favourite episodes of the sitcom that captured the heart of the nation. Bill pertwee is probably the most famous airraid warden in the world. Postage includes uk postage only, overseas postage will be charged and payment for this needs to paid in advance. Image caption pertwee also took part in bbc radio show round the horne. William desmond anthony bill pertwee, mbe 21 july 1926 27 may 20 was an english comedy actor best known for playing the part of antagonist arp warden hodges in the popular sitcom dads army pertwee was born on 21 july 1926 in amersham, buckinghamshire, england. Feb 21, 2020 an audience with bill pertwee in topsham arranged by the dads army appreciation society. Pertwee was president of the dads army appreciation society and the author of the book dads army the making of a television legend. Bernard archard, derek newark, bill pertwee, frank williams, terry maher. The story of dads army, the bafta award winning comedy television series about a group of volunteer home guard members, which was first screened in 1968.
Bill pertwee book signing dads army discussion forum. Dads army is a bbc television sitcom about the british home guard during the second world war. Dads army simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. They are helping to launch the bbcs programmes marking the. It was written by jimmy perry and david croft and broadcast on the bbc from 1968 to 1977. He was best known for his role as the antagonist arp warden hodges in the sitcom dads army. He was an actor and writer, known for dad s army 1968, dad s army 1971 and two in clover 1969. Dads army has been an enduring highlight of the small screen since its debut on british television in 1968.
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