Below are listed all books about Dad's Army and books written by or about any of the cast.

They are listed in chronological order, the most recent at the top.

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The Making of a Television Legend - Bill Pertwee (2009)
Published by Conway Sept 2009
ISBN 1844861058
208pp Hardback RRP £12.99

New version of Bill's popular view on Dad's Army. Brought up to date and includes details of the 40th anniversary celebrations.

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Godfrey's Ghost - From Father to Son - Nicholas Ridley (2009)
Published by Mogzilla Sept 2009
ISBN 1906132984
280pp Papaerback £9.99

Arnold Ridley's son writes about this as a way of getting to know his father, who many only remember as Private Godfrey.
Nicholas also found it a good way to explain to his own chidren who their grandfather was.

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You Have Been Watching - David Croft
Published by BBC Books2004
ISBN 0-563-48739-9
256pp Hardback £18.99

David's own account of his life and works - very illuminating

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Dad's Army - A Companion
The revised and updated Handbook.
Compiled by Tony Pritchard & Paul Carpenter
Published by the DAAS 2004
136pp + softback £15.00

Available from the DAAS, Amazon

A Stupid Boy - Jimmy Perry
Published by Century 2002
ISBN 0-7126-2338-8
294pp Hardback £17.99

Very readable and humourous account.

Vicar to Dad's Army
- Frank Williams (with Chris Gidney) (2002)
Published by Canterbury Press
ISBN 1-85311-494-4
238pp Hardback £16.99

A interesting read, his personality comes across well.

Dad's Army - The Home Front - Perry & Croft
Edited & Co-ordinated by Richard Webber (2002)
Published by Orion Books
ISBN 0-75284-743-0
432pp Hardback £20.00

The complete scripts of series 5-9

Arthur Lowe - Graham Lord (2002)
Published by Orion Books
ISBN 0-75284-184-X
258pp Hardback £16.99

Some juicy bits thrown in to add controversy.

Dad's Army - Walmington Goes To War
- Perry & Croft (2001)
Edited & Co-ordinated by Richard Webber
Published by Orion Books
ISBN0-75284-153-X
456pp Hardback £20.00

The complete scripts of series 1-4

You Have Been Watching - Graham McCann (2001)
Published by Fourth Estate
ISBN 1-84115-308-7
292pp Hardback £16.99

Excellent history of the show

Dear John - Joan Le Mesurier (2001)
Published by Sidgwick & Jackson
ISBN 0-28306-272-6
276pp Hardback £15.99

The Complete A to Z of Dad's Army - Richard Webber (2000)
Published by Orion Books
ISBN 0-75281-838-4
288pp Hardback £20.00

If you buy one book on Dad's Army, this is it.

Dad's Army Handbook (Revised Edition)
- Tony Pritchard & Paul Carpenter (1999)
Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society
ISBN - none
118pp Ringbound Softback £7.00

Beside the Seaside - Bill Pertwee (1999)
Published by Collins & Brown Limited
ISBN 1-85585-694-8
144pp Hardback £14.99

Who Do You Think YOU ARE KIDDING!
- Colin Bean (1998)
Published by Minerva Press
ISBN 0-75410-499-0
372pp Paperback £9.99
Reprinted by Edward & George Publishers 2003
ISBN 0-9546034-0-0
£9.99

Colin's account of his life treading the boards
 

Lost Episodes - Jimmy Perry & David Croft (1998)
Published by Virgin
ISBN 1-85227-757-2
160pp Hardback £14.99

Containing the scripts from Series Two

Dad's Army Handbook
- Tony Pritchard & Paul Carpenter (1998)
Published by The Dad's Army Appreciation Society
ISBN - none
80pp Ringbound Softback £5.00

(Based on the 'Dad's Army Guide')

Dad's Army - A Celebration - Richard Webber (1997)
Published by Virgin
ISBN 1-85227-694-0
192pp Hardback £14.99

The Making of a Television Legend - Bill Pertwee (1997)
30th Anniversary Edition
Published by Pavilion Books
ISBN 1-86205-17-3
210pp Hardback £14.99
ISBN 1-86205-212-3 (1998)
208pp Softback £9.99

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Permission To Laugh - Clive Dunn (1996)
Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
ISBN 1-85479-220-2
192pp Hardback £9.99

Clive's favourite comic tales

A Funny Way to Make A Living - Bill Pertwee (1996)
Published by Sunburst Books
ISBN 1-85778-268-2
320pp Hardback £14.99

Arthur Lowe, A Life - Stephen Lowe (1996)
Published by Nick Hern Books
ISBN 1-85459-279-3
214pp Hardback £15.99

Dad's Army Guide to Television, Radio and Stage (1996)
- David Hamilton, Alan Hayes, Alys Hayes
ISBN - none
34pp Softback £3.50

Dad's Army Songbook 1995
Published by Wise Publications
ISBN 0-7119-5141-1
48pp Softback £6.95

Stars in Battledress - Bill Pertwee (1992)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 0-340-54662-X
222pp Hardback £14.99

The Station Now Standing - Bill Pertwee (1991)
Published by Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 0-340-54685-9
128pp Hardback £14.95

Dad's Army, The Making of a Television Legend -
Bill Pertwee (1989)
Published by David & Charles
ISBN 0-7153-9489
144pp Hardback £12.99

The Defence of a Front Line Village - Paul Ableman (1989)
Published by BBC Books
ISBN 0-563-20850-3
130pp Hardback £6.99

 

Permission to Speak - Clive Dunn (1986)
Published by Century Hutchinson
ISBN 0-7126-1216-5
250pp Hardback

A Jobbing Actor - John Le Mesurier (1984)
Published by Elm Tree Books
ISBN 0-241-11063-7
160pp Hardback £??


ISBN 0-7221-6032-1
156pp Paperback £1.95

By Royal Command - Bill Pertwee (1981)
Published by David & Charles
ISBN 0-7153-8200-4
176pp Hardback £8.95

Promenades and Pierrots - Bill Pertwee

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Dad's Army Annual 1978 (1977)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0438 0
62pp Hardback £1.35

Dad's Army Colouring Book (1977)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 34101
48pp Softback £??

Very rare item in mint condition

Dad's Army Annual 1977 (1976)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0350 8
76pp Hardback £1.10

Dad's Army Annual 1976 (1975)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0319 2
62pp Hardback £1.00

Dad's Army Annual 1975 (1974)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0233 1
76pp Hardback £0.90p

Dad's Army - Jimmy Perry & David Croft (1975)
Published by Elm Tree Books
SBN 241 89251 1
122pp Hardback £2.50
Published by Sphere Books (1976)
SBN 0 7221 0406 5
126pp Paperback £0.75p
Contains 5 scripts

Dad's Army Annual 1974 (1973)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0209 9
78pp Hardback £0.75p

Dad's Army Activity Book 1973
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 17401
62pp Softback £0.10p (!)

Very rare item in mint condition

Dad's Army - R.A.G. Clarke
& B. Titcombe(1973)
Published by Piccolo
IBSN - 0330 23759 4
94pp Paperback £0.20p
Cartoon Strip Adventures

Dad's Army Annual 1973 (1972)
Published by World Distributors (Manchester) Ltd
SBN 7235 0142 4
78pp Hardback £0.70p

Dad's Army Official Souvenir - Edited by Ted Hart (1972)
Published by Peter Way
48pp Magazine £0.20p

Dad's Army - John Burke (1971)
Published by Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN 0340 15027 0
160pp Paperback £0.25p

Storybook of the Feature Film

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