Documentary

The Real Dad's Army

Using witness testimony, archive and archaeological evidence, this three-part series reveals the untold story of the preparations to defend World War Two Britain by the Home Guard.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Real Dad's Army

First Air Date

February 27, 2006

Last Air Date

March 13, 2006

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Diverse Productions

Networks

Channel 4

Episode 3
S01E03

Episode 3

The final film of the series examines Britain's secret resistance army, codenamed the Auxiliary Units. Effectively a suicide squad, no one was expected to survive beyond two weeks.

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