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Bill Pertwee

Bill Pertwee was an English comedy actor and author best known for playing the antagonist, ARP Warden Hodges, in [i]Dad's Army[/i] as well as taking part in the popular radio shows [i]Beyond Our Ken[/i] and [i]Round the Horne[/i]. He also reprised his role as Hodges in the [i]Dad's Army[/i] radio sequel [i]It Sticks Out Half a Mile[/i] and played P.C. Wilson in [i]You Rang, M'Lord?[/i]. He was also the founder and president of the [i]Dad's Army Appreciation Society[/i] until his death. Born 21st July 1926 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Died 27th May 2013 in Truro, Cornwall, England at the age of 86.