"William Massey-Mainwaring The Honourable William Frederick Barton Massey-Mainwaring (28 May 1845 – 12 March 1907) was an Irish art collector and Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. The fifth son of Eyre Massey, 3rd Baron Clarina and his wife Susan Elizabeth ""née"" Burton, he was originally known as William Frederick Barton Massey. Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he was called to the bar at the Inner Temple, London. In 1872 he married Isabella Anne Milman, a widow and only child of Benjamin Lee Mainwaring of Knaresborough. He assumed the surname Massey-Mainwaring on marriage. Massey-Mainwaring was a well-known art collector"
"Captain Mainwaring Captain George Mainwaring () is a fictional character portrayed by Arthur Lowe in the BBC television sitcom ""Dad's Army"". He is the bank manager and Home Guard platoon commander, in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea during the Second World War. He has become widely accepted and regarded as a classic British comic character owing to the popularity of both ""Dad's Army"" and Lowe's portrayal of him. Mainwaring was born in 1885 to Edmund Mainwaring and is a pompous, blustering figure with an overdeveloped sense of his importance, fuelled by his social status in Walmington-on-Sea as the bank"
"manager named Mainwaring and his chief clerk named Wilson, both of whom are in the Home Guard. When he hears the names Mainwaring and Wilson, Gary begins singing the ""Dad's Army"" theme song. In June 2010, a statue of Captain Mainwaring by sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn was erected in the Norfolk town of Thetford, where most of the TV series ""Dad's Army"" was filmed. The statue shows Captain Mainwaring sitting upright on a simple bench in Home Guard uniform, with his swagger stick across his knees. The statue is mounted at the end of a winding brick pathway with a Union"
"Mum's Army ""Mum's Army"" is the ninth episode of the fourth series of the British comedy series ""Dad's Army"" that was originally transmitted on Friday 20 November 1970. Captain Mainwaring's plans to involve the women of the town in the platoon become rather too personal. Mainwaring is convening a parade, and is growing fed up of Jones' slowness. Walker suggests nodding his head whenever he wants them to come to attention, and Jones will understand. Mainwaring dismisses this, but Jones takes it on board, standing to attention and standing at ease whenever Mainwaring nods his head. Mainwaring informs the platoon"
"Flag patterned arrowhead to reflect the opening credits of the TV series and the sculpture has been designed so that one can sit next to Captain Mainwaring and have one's photo taken. In the 2016 film based on the sitcom, Mainwaring is played by Toby Jones. In 2019, the three episodes of Dads Army that are missing from the BBC archives are being re-shot by UKTV Channel GOLD, in which actor Kevin McNally will take on the mantle of Captain Mainwaring. Captain Mainwaring Captain George Mainwaring () is a fictional character portrayed by Arthur Lowe in the BBC television sitcom"
"At heart, he is a kind-hearted man with a deep-rooted sense of duty. Mainwaring has nearly had two affairs. One is in Mum's Army with a woman called Fiona Gray who joins the Home Guard. The two start meeting in cafes all over the town. Gossip starts about them and Mrs Gray leaves by train. Another is with a bus conductress in A Soldier's Farewell whom Mainwaring compliments and defends when she is being flirted at. At the end of the episode, when Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon, he dreams that the bus conductress is Marie Walewska (Napoleon's mistress). In"
"Captain Mainwaring and who was an active Conservative. When Dunn was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1975, it was reported that Lowe would only accept a higher-rated honour from the Queen. The playwright Tom Stoppard has been rumoured to have written a play based on this clash of personalities and politics in 1970s Britain. After ""Dad's Army"" ended, Dunn capitalised on his skill in playing elderly character roles by playing the lead character Charlie Quick, in the slapstick children's TV series ""Grandad"", from 1979 to 1984 (he played the caretaker at a village"
"but Wilson points out that it's only because they were the first platoon in the area. Mainwaring inspects the men, and is shocked to see that they are all wearing their medals (except for Pike who has been forced, by his mum, to wear his Scouting merit badges instead). He riles Wilson about the unimportance of medals, and then is even more disgusted when he learns that Chief Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Warden Hodges also has medals. Before the ceremonial parade the platoon gather in the church hall, but Mainwaring appears in civvies, saying that his wife has sent his"
"this, a further video episode was re-recorded and broadcast on BBC Four as part of the ""Lost Sitcoms"" series. In 2019 McNally will portray Captain Mainwaring in a series of re-enactments of otherwise lost episodes of the sitcom ""Dad's Army"". McNally met actress Phyllis Logan in 1994, and they married on 15 August 2011. Their son David was born in 1996. The family lives in Chiswick. Along with fellow British actors Ian McNeice and Kenneth Branagh, McNally appeared in two Second World War films, ""Valkyrie"" and ""Conspiracy"", that depict behind the scenes activities of high ranking officials in Nazi Germany."
"War Dance, Mainwaring claims to have been very vexed at Mrs Mainwaring and gave her a ""good dressing down"" when she burnt some sausage rolls. He turns and it is revealed he has a black eye. Mainwaring claims he did it on the wardrobe door, but it was obviously done in a domestic dispute. Walker later jokes, asking if Mrs Mainwaring has a rolling pin. ""Dad's Army"" ends with the Second World War still in progress, Mainwaring giving Mrs Fox away when she marries Corporal Jones, because her father is dead. As shown at the start of the first episode,"
"Lowe walked in and read for the producers. Lowe, who went on to become most recognised as Captain Mainwaring in sitcom Dad's Army, was already an established actor by the time of his Coronation Street casting, having been in several feature films, but it was his turn as pompous Mr. Swindley that made him a household name in the early 60s. In December 1961, only a year after the show's launch, a strike of the actor's union Equity meant that Lowe, who was not under contract with the show at that point, was forced to leave the series along with"
"set in 1968, Mainwaring, who was born in 1885, would have been 82 years old then and 60 at the end of the Second World War. In a radio sequel to ""Dad's Army"", ""It Sticks Out Half a Mile"", which is set in 1948 (three years after the Second World War ended), it is revealed that Mainwaring spent two years manufacturing cuckoo clocks in Switzerland. However, the first episode of ""Dad's Army"" shines light on Mainwaring's future: briefly set in the then present-day 1968, it features Mainwaring as guest of honour at the launch of Walmington's ""I'm Backing Britain"" campaign,"
"Walmington-on-Sea Walmington-on-Sea is a fictional seaside resort that is the setting of ""Dad's Army"", including the BBC Television sitcom, the BBC Radio 4 series and two feature films (1971 and 2016). Walmington-on-Sea is on the south coast of England which, following the fall of France and the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk during the Second World War, found itself on the front line against Hitler. It is situated in Sussex and the nearest large town is Eastbourne, where Captain Mainwaring was educated in the local grammar school. The series followed the adventures and misadventures of members of"
"this, but it turns out she had later married a farmer, and was now a widow, her fields needed harvesting (100 acres of wheat). Mainwaring, inspired by a burst of patriotic fervour, decides to harness the platoon to help with the harvest. They quickly drive out to the farm to offer their assistance. Meanwhile, Warden Hodges has had a life changing experience, having narrowly survived a bombing raid. He reveals that the German bomb had knocked the pint glass out of his hand, but not exploded. He attributes this to some form of higher destiny, and is now resolved to"
"Mainwaring refers to Pike as 'stupid boy' as he did in the series.<ref> Private Pike Private Frank Pike is a fictional Home Guard private and junior bank clerk; he was appointed as the platoon's information officer by Captain Mainwaring in The Man and the Hour. He is frequently referred to by Captain Mainwaring as ""stupid boy"". In the BBC television sitcom ""Dad's Army"" he was portrayed by Ian Lavender. Pike was born in 1922, and is the youngest of the Walmington-on-Sea platoon. Aged 17 when the series begins, he is not old enough to join the army, although presumably he"
"of fighting unit. Mainwaring has no combat experience, which causes tension with the other members of the Home Guard, particularly Wilson, who was a decorated Captain in the Royal Artillery (Mons, Gallipoli) during the First World War. Mainwaring did, however, serve in the Army of Occupation in France, ""during the whole of 1919 — somebody had to clear up the mess."". He volunteered to enlist in 1914 but was rejected with poor eyesight. (During the Second World War, John Le Mesurier, who played Wilson, had been a captain while Arthur Lowe was a Sergeant Major. Lowe tried to enlist in"
"Arthur Lowe Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was an English actor. His career spanned over thirty years, including starring roles in numerous theatre and television productions. He played Captain Mainwaring () in the British sitcom ""Dad's Army"" from 1968 until 1977, was nominated for seven BAFTAs and became one of the most recognised faces on television. Lowe began his working life shortly before the Second World War (1939–1945) and he featured in many theatrical performances. It was not until he landed the part of Leonard Swindley in the British television soap ""Coronation Street"" that he became"
"causing feuds with the townsfolk, especially the platoon's wives. Adding to tensions it emerges Sergeant Wilson and Rose Winters shared a past dalliance at Oxford University. Meanwhile, MI5 detect a radio signal transmitted from Walmington-on-Sea towards Berlin, believed to be from the Nazi spy. MI5's Major Cunningham and Captain Meeks locate Captain Mainwaring and inform him of the enemy presence, stating ""it could be anyone"". This news gives the Home Guard a chance to locate the spy and make a real difference in the war. They meet Ms. Winters who poses as a journalist while they are practising a routine"
"the (fictional) suffragan Bishop of Clegthorpe and her parents look down on Captain Mainwaring for ""marrying beneath her""; which may go some way to explaining Mainwaring's extreme class consciousness and slight prudery. Mainwaring talks up his own social background by claiming that his father was a ""Master Tailor"" but in ""My Brother and I"" his brother reveals that he merely owned a draper's shop. On occasion Mainwaring has even described some of Wilson's ideas as ""Bolshie"" (i.e. Bolshevik), when he says something along the lines of ""Let's have none of your Bolshie ideas here!"". Despite their various issues with each"
"and often brings them up in conversation. When provisions are needed, his sister Dolly often provides upside-down cakes. He is immensely loyal to Captain Mainwaring, who often feels quite guilty whenever he has criticised Godfrey: He served for 35 years either as an assistant in the sports department of the Civil Service Stores (TV) or tailor and assistant in the Army & Navy Stores (radio). An aspect of his old age is his weak bladder, which lets him down and postpones all platoon activity, hence his catchphrase, ""May I be excused, sir?"", and his tendency to fall asleep can be"
"terms. The party starts off with Jones' section in attendance and clearly very uncomfortable. The stilted conversation remains until the arrival of Walker, with his girlfriend Shirley, which immediately throws Mainwaring off kilter. He serves them a small amount of beer and sandwiches, which they quickly wolf down, after which Mainwaring gives them a guided tour of the room, while Walker gets down to business with Shirley on the sofa. Much excitement is generated by the imminent arrival of Mrs Mainwaring, but an air raid warning sees her scurrying to the shelter before being introduced or even being seen by"
"Pike and Walker respectively. Frazer informs Mainwaring that his recruit, Miss Ironside of the Gas Light and Coke Company, won't be available until tomorrow, as will Mrs Pike. As Wilson leaves to dismiss the parade, a lady of about middle-age enters and introduces herself as Mrs Fiona Gray. Mainwaring is immediately smitten with her, and it is clear that his feelings are reciprocated. Mrs Gray is from London, she had to bring her mother down because the bombing was too much for her, and is now living in Wilton Gardens, not far from Mainwaring's house. She remarks that her life"
"has overslept and he has a rude note from his wife complaining that he didn't come home last night. A Soldier's Farewell A Soldier's Farewell is the third episode of the fifth series of the British television sitcom ""Dad's Army"" that was originally transmitted on 20 October 1972. Mainwaring is depressed: his men are falling short of his expectations, his leadership is unappreciated. He then dreams that he is Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. The episode opens with the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard unit in Eastgate cinema, watching a film about Napoleon. A panning shot moves across the faces of"
"love his enemies, though ""not Hitler of course"", and having sought guidance from the Vicar, he decides to assist Captain Mainwaring in his work. Corporal Jones is acquainted with the machinery, and demonstrates it to the rest of them as best he can. Walker and Wilson appear more interested in three land girls. With an uncharacteristic unity the wardens and home guard work together, in the process they manage to overcome a number of problems/incidents, including Jones falling into the hopper, losing his trousers. After finally completing the job, they are delighted with their work. After consuming large amounts of"
"the Merchant Navy prior to the Second World War but was also rejected with poor eyesight.) Despite his shortcomings as a leader, Mainwaring considers himself an excellent military tactician. His height and background are frequently mocked as indicating a Napoleon Complex and often referred to by his nemesis, ARP Warden Hodges. In one episode, ""A Soldier's Farewell"", Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon Bonaparte and is thwarted at the Battle of Waterloo by a Duke of Wellington resembling Wilson. His pomposity and conviction of his prowess mean that Mainwaring yearns to be in control of any situation and he behaves in"
"Mainwaring sitting on a park bench, was unveiled next to the Little Ouse river on 19 June 2010. This was preceded by a stage show re-enacting several ""Dad's Army"" episodes which was shown over the course of several nights, including The Godiva Affair. Jones' van which was used in the series is displayed at the nearby Charles Burrell Museum. Thetford is twinned with the towns of: Thetford Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. It is on the A11 road between Norwich and London, just south of Thetford Forest. After World War"
"where he is referred to by Wilson as a magistrate, alderman and chairman of the Rotary Clubs for both Walmington and Eastgate. A series of Barclays Bank adverts featured George Mainwaring retiring from his position at the bank, to be succeeded by Pike, to whom Mainwaring nevertheless refers as 'stupid boy'. Mainwaring appears in one with his granddaughter on their way to her wedding, notwithstanding the fact that he and his wife were not shown to have any children in the series. Mainwaring's class pretensions stand in contrast to his Sergeant, who is genuinely upper middle class. Mainwaring is often"
"he was a child and that dream comes true. Mainwaring has several redeeming qualities, notably a deep concern for the welfare of the men under his command. His bravery and courage cannot be denied: he is willing to endanger himself for his country and platoon and to take the risks that he orders his men to undertake. In one episode, ""The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage"", the platoon thinks the Germans have invaded and Mainwaring, with his men, fights what they think is the German army but turns out to be other members of the platoon. He also clears bricks from"
"they'll find the orange rather bitter: it's for making marmalade with! The episode must be set prior to 25 June 1941, as Mainwaring refers to 'our Finnish allies'. On 25 June 1941, the UK declared war on Finland, following Finland's invasion of the USSR along with Germany and her allies. No new series of Dad's Army was made in 1976 due to the cast touring the stage version of the show across the UK, so a Christmas Special was made instead. This would be the first year since 1971 that no new series of the show would be produced and"
"there have been few occasions where Jones has shown doubt and even mistrust towards Mainwaring. Notably in the episode ""The King was in His Counting House"", Jones disdains Mainwaring's claim that his father was a renowned tailor and member of ""The Master Tailors' Guild"", by revealing that Mainwaring's father merely owned a ""poky little drapery shop up a side alley"" and sold poor-quality workman's trousers. His main rivalries are with Frazer, and the Verger, whom he often calls a troublemaker. On informal occasions, Jones is often accompanied by Mrs Fox, his love-interest. Mrs Fox is a busty middle-aged widow, and"
"at being tanks and how to destroy them. Frank's mother, Mavis, arrives to pick up Frank because it's his bedtime. The uniform (armbands) and weapons (pepper) arrive. It is not what the platoon expected. They are handed out. Mainwaring gives a speech and the platoon cheer. The Man and the Hour ""The Man and the Hour"" is the pilot episode of the British comedy sitcom ""Dad's Army"". It originally aired on Wednesday 31 July 1968 and was later adapted for radio. On the outbreak of the Second World War, a local bank manager, George Mainwaring, takes it upon himself to"
"mayor and vicar, and demand a boat back to France. Mainwaring and his men reach home and discover what has happened. By this point Fullard, the Navy, the Marines and the police have begun to arrive. The home guard platoon infiltrate the building though the church crypt. Dressed in choir surplices, they enter the church hall singing ""All Things Bright and Beautiful"", with their own extemporised second verse. Mainwaring takes a revolver concealed under a collection plate and confronts the Luftwaffe leader, who aims his Luger at him. Both officers agree they will shoot at the count of three. The"
"really was a Mr. Pike, as he is never clearly mentioned. (However, if she is a widow, then Mr. Pike would have died when Pike was a baby, or may have died before Pike was born or even conceived, as he initially called Wilson ""Daddy"" until told to call him ""Uncle."") It is common for Pike to threaten to set his mum on either Captain Mainwaring, his commanding officer, or Sergeant Wilson if he is shouted at or forced to do something. Although naive, Pike is aware something is going on with his mother and Wilson: Early in the series"