Dad's Army

S01E01 The Man and the Hour

Inspired by a radio appeal for men to join the newly formed Local Defence Volunteers, which would later be known as the Home Guard, George Mainwaring, a bank manager, takes the initiative to establish his own platoon. He names himself Captain and selects his chief bank clerk, Arthur Wilson, as the sergeant, along with the bank's office boy, Frank Pike. They are soon joined by several local tradesmen, including James Frazer, a stamp collector; retired shopkeeper Charles Godfrey; butcher Jack Jones; and black market dealer Joe Walker, all eager to serve their country. Thus, the Walmington-on-Sea LDV is created.