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Dad’s Army ‘set to make a TV comeback’ after 50 years with a new A-list cast
The TV classic is said to be being revised by telly bosses who are in talks about which stars will play the show’s iconic characters
DAD'S Army is set to make a TV comeback after 50 years with a new A-list cast, according to reports.
The TV classic is said to be being revised by telly bosses who are in talks about which stars will play the show’s iconic characters.
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reports there are plans to film three episodes in 2019 for digital channel Gold.
Sir David Jason could be lined up as a potential Captain Mainwaring, Hugh Laurie as Sgt Arthur Wilson and Danny Dyer as Private Joe Walker.
It is thought the new shows will be remakes of three lost episodes.
They are The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Walker, Stripe For Frazer and Under Fire.
The episides - which will reportedly be filmed in front of a live studio audience - have not been seen by fans since they first aired on TV in 1969.
The new team are said to have the blessing from the estates of the original writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
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Gold boss Pete Thornton told the Daily Star: “We’ve been working on this project for several years and will be respecting the genius of the original series.
"If ever there was a time to ‘stick to the script’ then this is it."
Producers are said to be keen to get Ian Lavender, 72, who played Private Pike on board.
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