Captain Mainwaring

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fictional character
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:Dad's_Army
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Sergeant_Wilson
comedy
Private Pike
his platoon
gptkbp:characterDevelopment evolves throughout the series
gptkbp:characterTraits authoritative
proud
inflexible
gptkbp:conflict authority figures
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Jimmy_Perry
gptkbp:culturalImpact iconic_British_character
gptkbp:depicts well-meaning
patriotic
often bumbling
gptkbp:famousFor being a comedic character
leadership_of_the_Home_Guard
gptkbp:fanBase Dad's_Army_fans
gptkbp:finaleDate 1977
gptkbp:firstAppearance 1968
1977
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain Mainwaring
gptkbp:influence British_television_comedy
gptkbp:influencedBy war-time experiences
British_humor
gptkbp:inspiration real-life_Home_Guard_leaders
gptkbp:interactsWith other_Home_Guard_members
gptkbp:legacy influential_character_in_British_comedy
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:the_battle_of_Walmington-on-Sea
the Christmas special
the bank raid episode
the invasion scare
the training exercises
gptkbp:notableQuote “You stupid boy!”
gptkbp:occupation bank manager
gptkbp:portrayedBy gptkb:Arthur_Lowe
humorous
gptkbp:premieredOn 1968
gptkbp:rank Captain
gptkbp:series gptkb:Dad's_Army
gptkbp:setting gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:spouse Mrs._Mainwaring
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Walmington-on-Sea_Home_Guard