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Dad's Army film sets its sights on a release date

The film adaptation of much-loved British comedy Dad's Army will march into cinemas on February 5th, 2016.

Stephen Kelly, Radio Times, 9th December 2014

Mark Gatiss: Dad's Army honours original

Actor and screenwriter Mark Gatiss, responsible for TV hits such as Sherlock and The League of Gentlemen, said the remake of Dad's Army which he appears in will maintain the humour and poignancy of the original.

Anna Baddeley, The Telegraph, 6th December 2014

Ian Lavender reveals Pike's scarf is not Aston Villa

Ian Lavender has revealed his "deep shock" at an omission made by the makers of the forthcoming movie. The scarf worn by Private Pike in the star-packed new production is NOT in Aston Villa colours.

The Mirror, 27th November 2014

Photos: Dad's Army record parade scene

Hundreds of people have turned out to catch a glimpse of the stars from the new Dad's Army movie as a big, set-piece scene was filmed in a seaside town.

The Huffington Post, 15th November 2014

Pictures: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Toby Jones

It seems pompous bank manager George Mainwaring, originally portrayed by Arthur Lowe in the sitcom, is finally going to act the hero and get his moment of glory since actor Toby Jones was pictured hauling Zeta-Jones out of the water.

Kate Thomas, Daily Mail, 5th November 2014

Pictures: Catherine Zeta-Jones's glamorous spy fights

She may have developed a reputation as something of an English Rose over the years, but Catherine Zeta-Jones was anything but as she continued to film Dad's Army on Friday.

Daily Mail, 3rd November 2014

First look at the new Dad's Army

Like millions of couch potatoes, I'm a diehard Dad's Army fan - so why, when I heard about this big screen remake, did I feel my heart sink?

William Cook, The Spectator, 25th October 2014

Photos: Dad's Army filming

Don't panic Dad's Army fans - the recruits for the new film based on the classic BBC sitcom look like they will fall in perfectly in these first set pics.

Daily Mail, 21st October 2014

Dad's Army return proves it stood the test of time

All I could think about was how I have grown up continually finding the equivalents of these Dad's Army characters all around me.

Martin Townsend, The Daily Express, 12th October 2014

Is the Dad's Army remake really a good idea?

Is the Dad's Army remake a good idea? Rob Gilroy has a think about it then writes some words.

Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 10th October 2014

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