| Chief ARP Warden Hodges | |
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| Dad's Army character | |
 Bill Pertwee as Warden Hodges in "The Captain's Car" | |
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| Full name | William Hodges |
| Occupation | Greengrocer |
| Affiliation | ARP Wardens |
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| Nationality | British |
Chief ARP Warden William Hodges, commonly known as "Hodges", is a fictional greengrocer and chief air raid warden first portrayed by Bill Pertwee in the British television sitcom Dad's Army.[1] Created by series writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft, Hodges served as Captain Mainwaring's main rival in the series,[1][2] and was noted for his catchphrases "Ruddy hooligans!"[3] and "Put that light out!".[1][2]
He appeared throughout all nine series of the sitcom, which ran from 1968 to 1977.[3] He later reprised his role of Hodges for the radio sequel series It Sticks Out Half a Mile, which ran from 1983 to 1984.[4]
- ^ a b c "Supporting Cast". Dad's Army Appreciation Society. 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Dad's Army characters". British Comedy Guide. 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b Lewisohn, Mark (2003). Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. London: BBC Worldwide. p. 204. ISBN 0563487550.
- ^ Evans, Rhianna (25 April 2021). "It Sticks Out Half A Mile: Discover the Dad's Army spin-off – Comedy Rewind". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 13 December 2023.