Following an unsuccessful effort in 1990, Bill Pertwee asked Tadge Muldoon, a long time Dad's Army fanatic, to form a new society in 1993. This became the 'The New Dad's Army Appreciation Society' (the 'new' was later dropped in May 1995).

Sadly Tadge died during 1995 in his early thirties. He had set the scene, and his hard work was taken up by Jack Wheeler, who, along with assistance from Paul Carpenter and Tony Pritchard, took the membership from around 300 members to the 1,400+ which we have today.

Jack Wheeler has sadly passed away, but his commitment to the Society will not be forgotten by the many people he has helped over the years.

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter / magazine 'Permission to Speak, Sir' which carries articles about the show, and events involving the society and its members. Regular gatherings are held, in addition to our annual event at the Bressingham Steam Museum, home of the National Dad's Army Collection.

Members have joined from far and wide, helped by the creation, by Dave Homewood in April 1995, of the (now closed) New Zealand Branch. Dave has been successful in rooting out information and publishing many interesting articles in his own quarterly newsletter 'Platoon Attention'.

Can I join the DAAS at any time of year?
Yes. your membership will start from the next available newsletter. you will receive 4 newsletters each year, and be reminded of renewal after receiving the fourth. Your membership card will arrive with your first newsletter, but your membership number will be on the receipt.

Can you get me autographs of the actors?
No, not directly. The DAAS hold occasional functions at which some of them appear. These are always informal (no queuing up etc) and they are pleased to see you there.
We hope to list names of their agents to whom you can write in the first instance. Always include a return envelope and postage with any communication - it's polite, and you are more likely to receive a reply!

I would like to write to them, can I have their addresses?
Certainly not! We are not allowed to publish any personal details (actors, members etc) under the Data Protection Act without their express permission.

Are back issues of the society magazine available?
There are a limited number available from the address on this page, please enquire into their availability. Alternatively, Issues 1 -10 and 11 - 20 are available on CD as PDF files (Issues 21 - 30 available soon) at £5 each inc p&p. Each disc has a few 'extras' added. For further information email info@dadsarmy.co.uk .

Is there an under 14's three year membership option?
No.

Do you sell tapes or videos?
No, but we have a special arrangement with the BBC who will supply any available video/tape/DVD/book at a discounted rate. Click here for further details.

Do you accept credit cards?
Only with payments made through 'Pay Pal'.

Are you arranging a Dad's Army event near where I live?
We encourage members to arrange local events, so the answer is yes - when will you organise it?

I want to get in touch with fellow Dad's Army fans - what's the best way to do it?
If you wish to contact other members, and because we cannot forward their details to you (see above), the best option would be for you to submit a request for us to publish in the society newsletter.

Who is still alive from the original cast?
Arthur Lowe, John LeMesurier, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, James Beck, Talfryn Thomas, Janet Davies & Edward Sinclair have all passed away. Many others from the supporting cast are also deceased.