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The Real Dad's Army

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The Real Dad's Army

2006- 2006

1 Seasons

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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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John Bird

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