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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Sticking with David Croft's sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and had a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.

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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Pertwee also did radio in his ''DA'' co-star's other series, starring in ''The Motorway Men'' with Creator/JamesBeck, and guest starring in ''Parsley Sidings'', which starred Creator/ArthurLowe and Creator/IanLavender.

Sticking with David Croft's sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', ''Series/HiDeHi'' and had a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.
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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Sticking with David Croft's sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.

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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Sticking with David Croft's sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and had a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.
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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Sticking with David Croft sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.

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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version]]. Sticking with David Croft Croft's sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.



** "The Two and a Half Feathers" (1970) -- Dervish Warrior

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** "The Two and a Half Feathers" (1970) -- El Hodge, the Dervish Warrior
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* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1975) -- Husband with Javelin

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* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' ''Film/ConfessionsOfAPopPerformer'' (1975) -- Husband with Javelin
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* ''[[Film/DadsArmy1971 Dad's Army]]'' (1971) -- Warden William Hodges

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* ''[[Film/DadsArmy1971 Dad's Army]]'' (1971) -- ARP Chief Warden William Hodges

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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and the film version. Sticking with David Croft sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.

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His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and [[Film/DadsArmy1971 the film version.version]]. Sticking with David Croft sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.


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* ''[[Film/DadsArmy1971 Dad's Army]]'' (1971) -- Warden William Hodges
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* ''Series/BlessThisHouse'', episode "The Morning After the Night Before" (1971) -- Mr. Crawford
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Bill Pertwee[[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], born William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, (21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Warden Hodges in ''Series/DadsArmy''.

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Bill Pertwee[[UsefulNotes/KnightFever Pertwee, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], born William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, (21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Warden Hodges in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], (21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Warden Hodges in ''Series/DadsArmy''.

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Bill Pertwee[[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], born William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], (21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Warden Hodges in ''Series/DadsArmy''.
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He died at the age of 86.

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Pertwee was a cousin of fellow actor Creator/JonPertwee. He died at the age of 86.
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His career started the radio comedy, providing voices for ''Beyond Our Ken'' and ''Radio/RoundTheHorne''. He also provided a warm-up act for recordings of TV shows.

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His career started the in radio comedy, providing voices for ''Beyond Our Ken'' and ''Radio/RoundTheHorne''. He also provided a warm-up act for recordings of TV shows.
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William Desmond Anthony Pertwee, [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever MBE]], (21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Warden Hodges in ''Series/DadsArmy''.

His career started the radio comedy, providing voices for ''Beyond Our Ken'' and ''Radio/RoundTheHorne''. He also provided a warm-up act for recordings of TV shows.

His biggest role was Warden Hodges in ''Dad's Army'', which he played in 60 episodes of the series, the radio adaptations, ''[[SequelInAnotherMedium It Sticks Out Half a Mile]]'' and the film version. Sticking with David Croft sitcoms, he made guest appearances in ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'' and ''Series/HiDeHi'', and a main role in ''Series/YouRangMLord'' as Constable Wilson.

He died at the age of 86.
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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Barman
* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- Manager of Whippet Inn (DeletedRole)
* ''Film/CarryOnGirls'' (1973) -- Fire Chief
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1975) -- Husband with Javelin
* ''Film/RunForYourWife'' (2012) -- Man on Bus
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* ''Series/DadsArmy'', 60 episodes:
** 60 episodes (1968-77) -- ARP Chief Warden William Hodges
** "The Two and a Half Feathers" (1970) -- Dervish Warrior
* ''Series/LoveThyNeighbour'', episode "Voodoo" (1972) -- Policeman
* ''Series/JackanoryPlayhouse'', episode "The Coming of the Kings" (1972) -- Police Inspector
* ''Series/{{Sykes}}'', episode "Protest" (1973) -- Builder
* ''Series/WorzelGummidge'', 2 episodes:
** "The Scarecrow Hop" (1979) -- M.C.
** "A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake" (1980) -- Lorry Driver
* ''Series/ItAintHalfHotMum'', episode "The Last Roll Call" (1981) -- Demob Centre Supervisor
* ''Series/ChanceInAMillion'', 6 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Plumstones", "And What Shall We Do for a Ring?", "Winning Steak", "The Blessing", "The Once and Future Chance", "The Wedding"[[/labelnote]] (1984-86) -- Police Sergeant Gough
* ''Series/HiDeHi'', episode "It's Murder" (1986) -- Angry Camper
* ''Series/YouRangMLord'', 26 episodes (1988-93) -- Police Constable Wilson
* ''Series/{{Woof}}'', episode "Getting up Steam" (1994) -- Arthur
* ''Series/NoelsHouseParty'', 3 episodes (1997) -- Old Joe
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