Dad’s Army star Ian Lavender dies aged 77

Ian Lavender, who played Private Frank Pike in Dad’s Army, died at the age of 77 (Royal Mail/PA)

Ian Lavender, who played Private Frank Pike in classic comedy series Dad’s Army, has died at the age of 77.

The Birmingham-born actor, who was the last remaining main cast member from the wartime-set BBC show, died on Friday morning, his agent confirmed to the PA news agency.