After a staggering 47-years on screen, the beloved sitcom Dad's Army has mysteriously vanished from the streaming service NOW TV, prompting its legion of fans to express their dismay. Synonymous with British comedy, Dad's Army recounts the antics of the elderly Home Guard volunteers in Walmington-on-Sea during WWII. Launching in 1968 and wrapping up in 1977, the BBC production broadcasted over 80 episodes, securing its status as a television favourite with an average of 18 million viewers tuning in regularly.
Fans took to social media to voice their grievances, with one Reddit user lamenting: "Dad's Army now gone from Now TV. Pity." Another chimed in with a bit of treasure hunting advice: "Looks like it's on ITVX premium, not worth paying for that.
Luckily you can get the complete collection on DVD for under £10 in good condition," reports the Express . And providing a workaround tactic, another sharp viewer pointed out: "All episodes are on YouTube. Sometimes you need to watch Dutch subtitles, but who cares! It makes it more fun.
" Mirror have contacted a representative for the BBC, in hope of obtaining further comment on the situation. Dad's Army showcased an unforgettable ensemble, with iconic characters such as the bumbling Private Pike played by Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn's Lance Corporal Jones, Captain George Mainwaring portrayed by Arthur Lowe, Arnold Ridley as the gentle Private Charles Godfrey, John Laurie's dour Private Frazer, and Sergeant Arthur Wilson, brought to l.