Dad's Army came to an emotional end more than 40 years ago, but its legacy lives on. Here, we take a look back at the BBC sitcom's stellar cast and what happened to them ...

Dad's Army first aired in 1968 and was watched by millions of people who followed the antics of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard. But what happened to the cast members?

Private Joe Walker James Beck, known for his role as Private Joe Walker in Dad's Army, tragically passed away at the age of 44 due to pancreatitis in 1973 while the series was still on air.

He retired in 1979 and died at 83 the following year. James Beck, who portrayed Private Joe Walker on Dad's Army, tragically passed away while the series was still airing. At the tender age of 44 ...

Private Joe Walker James Beck, who portrayed Private Joe Walker in Dad's Army, tragically passed away while the series was still on air. At the tender age of 44, he died from pancreatitis in 1973 ...

John Laurie retired from acting in 1979 and died the following year at 83 years old. James Beck, who portrayed Private Joe Walker in Dad's Army, tragically passed away at the age of 44 due to ...

Laurie retired from acting in 1979 and died the following year at 83. Private Joe Walker James Beck, who portrayed Private Joe Walker in Dad's Army, tragically passed away while the series was still ...

“Can’t we just walk in silence, dad?” sighs my eldest ... with myriad outdoor groups and even the army assisting with signage and route testing. Kirkcarrion, a copse of pine trees surrounded ...

The BBC's beloved sitcom Dad's Army mainly took place indoors as the hapless home guard volunteers reported for duty. However when they ventured outside writer David Croft didn't look far from ...