Dad’s Army

Set in 1944, a glamorous journalist descends on Walmington-on-Sea to report on the Home Guard platoon. Little do they know that there is an undercover German spy hiding somewhere in the town.

Director Oliver Parker

Cast Bill Nighy, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Toby Jones

Production Company DJ Films

Year 2016

Filming location(s) Yorkshire

Filming Across Yorkshire

Uni-versal Extras was the dual extras agency for the Dad’s Army feature film.

Scenes requiring background extras were filmed in multiple locations across Yorkshire, with Hollywood stars descending on Bridlington, Cloughton, Helmsley, Danes Syke, Flamborough Bay, Beverley and Scarborough to name a few.

In addition to background extras for crowd scenes, Uni-versal Extras also supplied doubles for some of the main cast.

When watching Dad’s Army, keep your eyes peeled for…

The Platoon, German Officers, Bank Customers and Restaurant Goers

Related Testimonials

Great fun to be a part of. Toby Jones is exceptional!

Julia

Dad's Army

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be one of the 8 members of the 'Special Platoon' who acted in support of the main cast throughout the film. It is an excellent, funny & well acted production.

Neil

Dad's Army

Many thanks to Universal Extras for enabling me to feature in this iconic film as a Special Platoon member.

Harry

Dad's Army

Being cast as a Special Platoon member gave me the chance to be on set with some very talented actors. The whole atmosphere was friendly and totally professional.