Dad’s Army Radio Show artwork. (Centre) David Benson, an older man wearing an green military uniform, and Jack Lane, a younger man wearing a green military uniform, in various poses around the Dad’s Army Radio Show logo: An arrow with a red body with text reading ‘Dad’s Army’ and a Union Jack point with text reading ‘Radio show’. Above the arrow, text reads: ‘Three newly adapted episodes for 2024.’. White background. (Left, top to bottom) text reads: ‘David Benson’; ‘Five stars. Benson & Lane’s two-man army are a comedy force to be reckoned with. Radio times.’; Utterly brilliant, the best Dad’s Army recreation I’ve seen. Barry Cryer.’ (Right, top to bottom) text reads: ‘Jack Lane.’; ‘Four stars. This fine show is back on tour and it'll do you no end of good. Daily Mail.’; ‘Produced by Jack Lane and Something For the Weekend. Based on the original television series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft; ‘www.dadsarmyradioshow.co.uk’.

Dad’s Army Radio Show

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The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to Exeter with three new episodes.

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! The Dad’s Army Radio Show brings Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.

Three episodes of the popular sitcom – adapted for radio for the very first time – are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by two master performers, complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.

The original television episodes newly minted for The Dad’s Army Radio Show national tour 2024 are:

  • The Love of Three Oranges
  • The Miser’s Hoard
  • The Making of Private Pike

Let David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool and 7 Days) transport you right back to Walmington.

“Benson and Lane’s two-man Army are a comedy force to be reckoned with.”
★★★★★ Radio Times

“Benson & Lane carry it all off beautifully.”
★★★★ Daily Telegraph

“Utterly brilliant, the best Dad’s Army recreation I’ve seen.”
Barry Cryer

“Brilliant! The speed, accuracy and comic timing are breathtaking. I loved it!”
Joan Le Mesurier

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Date
Saturday 15th Jun 2024
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02:30 PM
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