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It is 1944 and World War II is reaching its climax. The Allies are poised to invade France and finally defeat the German army. But in Walmington-on-Sea morale amongst the Home Guard is low.

Their new mission then to patrol the Dover army base is a great chance to revive spirits and reputation that is until glamorous journalist Rose Winters arrives to write about their exploits, setting the pulses racing and putting the local women on red alert.

MI5 then discover a radio signal sent direct to Berlin from Walmington-on-Sea. There's a spy on the loose! The outcome of the war is suddenly at stake and it falls to our unlikely heroes to stand up and be counted.

Featuring an all-star cast including Toby Jones (Tales of Tales, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Bill Nighy (Jack the Giant Slayer, Wrath of the Titans) and Catherine Zeta Jones (Red 2, Side Effects).

Dad's Army is based on Jimmy Perry and David Croft's classic wartime comedy. The film is available on DVD and Blu-ray from August 25.

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