Don't panic! Stunning Catherine Zeta-Jones shares the red carpet with Chelsea Pensioners at the world premiere of Dad's Army in Leicester Square
- The A-list cast descended upon London's Leicester Square on Tuesday for the film's grand debut
- Catherine Zeta-Jones stars with Nighy, Gambon and Blake Harrison in the comedy, released February 5
- Trailer features intense build-up quickly undermined when viewers see Home Guard led by Captain Mainwaring
All eyes were on Catherine Zeta-Jones as she walked the red carpet at the World Premiere of Dad's Army in London.
The Hollywood beauty looking absolutely sensational in a blue dress with a daring thigh-high split as she took Leicester Square by storm on Tuesday evening, but no one was more enthralled than the bashful Chelsea Pensioners, who looked as thought they couldn't believe their luck as they posed alongside the screen siren.
The 46-year-old Welsh beauty braved the wind and the rain as she arrived in Leicester Square, narrowly avoiding a wardrobe malfunction as the blustery weather threatened to expose her modesty.
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Centre of attention: Catherine Zeta Jones looked incredible in a plunging blue gown with a daring side-split as she walked the red carpet with the Chelsea Pensioners at the World Premiere of the new war drama in London on Tuesday night
Braving the elements: Catherine battled with the wind as she tried to pull down the daring side-split running up her left thigh
The stunning brunette, who plays glamorous journalist Rose Winters in the film, clutched her dress' flowing skirt as it blew about in the wind, ensuring the side split running up her left thigh didn't expose too much skin.
Catherine looked radiant in her plunging garment, showing off her ample cleavage thanks to the low-cut neckline and classic cut, including ruching at the waist.
The screen star's elegant featured a pretty lace panel at the back, adding a glamorous touch to the gown as she paraded through the square alongside her A-list cast mates including Michael Gambon and original sitcom star Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike in the BBC show.
Picture of elegance: The Welsh beauty accessorised her jewel bright gown with sparkling silver accessories as she made her way into the Odeon cinema for the first-look screening
In her element: The Hollywood actress proudly posed alongside the thrilled war veterans as she made her grand arrival
Leggy display: Catherine showcased her svelte legs thanks to the racy side-split, displaying just the right amount of skin
All eyes on her: The mother-of-two certainly knows how to make a strong sartorial statement
Lovely in lace: The brunette beauty's elegant dress featured pretty lace embellishment and a gold zip running down the back
She set off her leading lady look with elegant silver accessories, including thin, strappy sandals, sparkling earrings and a statement serpent bracelet snaking up one arm.
The premiere was a special occasion for some of the 320 existing Chelsea Pensioners in attendance, who have served in Korea, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and World War II, and the film will no doubt bring back memories.
The war veterans proudly posed alongside leading lady Catherine as she made her way down the carpet, enjoying a group outing from the Royal Hospital Chelsea nursing home where they reside.
Big night: The Chelsea Pensioners, who have served in Korea, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and World War II, were enjoying a group outing
Beautiful in blue: The Chicago actress ensured all eyes were on her in her show-stopping gown, which clung to her killer curves in all the right places
New character: Zeta-Jones plays glamorous journalist Rose Winters in the film, based on the hit BBC television series, which ran from 1968 until 1977
Celebrating in style: The Chelsea Pensioners were guests of honour at the premiere ahead of the February 5th UK and US release date
Radiant: All eyes were on the striking brunette in her classic gown as she stood alongside the war veterans
Braving the rain: Despite the drizzle, the A-list actress was all smiles as she promoted the long-awaited adaptation
Supportive: Catherine was clutching one particularly delighted looking pensioner's hand
Sir Michael Gambon, 75, was also pictured walking down the red carpet as he turned up to show his support.
Looking chic in a checked coat and a pink spotty tie, the actor - who plays Private Charles Godfrey in the new film - looked incredibly dapper as he was one of the first to arrive.
The acting great recently admitted his memory has deteriorated so much that he now relies on keeping lines jotted on scraps of paper in his pocket.
Putting in an appearance: Sir Michael Gambon, 75, was one of the first stars of the new big screen adaptation to hit the red carpet
Animated display: Gambon, who plays Private Godfrey in the new film, cut a dapper figure in a khaki tweed suit
Smartening up: The Inbetweeners favourite Blake Harrison plays Private Pike in the Oliver Parker-directed flick
Veteran actor: Ian Lavender has given his seal of approval to Blake's version of Pike, and turned up to watch the younger actor take on his old role in the film
Also putting on a strong show at the world premiere was The Inbetweeners' Blake Harrison and the sitcom's original co-writer, Jimmy Perry.
The hit Seventies TV comedy attracted 18million viewers at its height - and nearly 50 years since it first aired, the new film version of Dad’s Army is attracting huge excitement.
The official film trailer features Catherine strutting through the fictional town of Walmington-On-Sea, the Home Guard platoon’s base.
Dramatic: Emily Atack, best known for appearing in The Inbetweeners, wowed in a black flowing gown, as she supported her pal Blake
Military chic: TOWIE's Ferne McCann got all dolled up in a vintage military uniform to watch the new film
Salute! The brunette beauty looked like she'd stepped straight out of the film in her retro ensemble
'I'm doing an article on the Home Guard and you come highly recommended,' the actress enthuses, this time donning a grey tweed jacket as members of the army swoon.
The teaser begins with an intense build up as the narrator proclaims: 'The year is 1944. On the brink of defeat our nation has a secret weapon. These heroes are Britain's last line of defence.'
But the ardent opening is quickly undermined when we meet the Home Guard led by Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring and his team of recruits.
These include Love Actually’s Nighy as Sergeant Wilson, Harry Potter star Gambon as Private Godfrey and Harrison from The Inbetweeners as Private Pike.
Keep patient! The Dad's Army film features (from left) Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring, Michael Gambon as Prviate Godfrey, Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson, Tom Courtenay as Lance-Corporal Jack Jones, Bill Paterson as Private Fraser and Daniel Mays as Private Joe Walker
Here she is! Catherine is bound to set pulses racing in her role as female journalist Rose Winters
Bottoms up: Her Dad's Army trailer introduction saw the actress showcase her pert bottom in a red skirt suit
Classic beauty: Zeta-Jones wore her luscious brunette locks in a chic up-do beneath a coordinating hat
Underdogs: (From left) Bill Nighy, Toby Jones, Blake Harrison and Daniel Mays make up the Home Guard
Eagle eye: Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring warily looked on as he lead his troops across a bleak forest
Easy does it: The weapon-clad men had their wits about them as they crept toward a suspicious noise
Fully armed and on the lookout for the enemy, the group unexpectedly stumble across an angered bull who chases a screaming Mainwaring while the rest of his troops look on dumbfounded.
I'm doing an article on the Home Guard and you come highly recommended
Rose Winters (Catherine Zeta-Jones)
Another amusing scene sees the group attempt to perfect a camouflage style, although it seems simple-minded Godfrey struggles to grasp the concept.
Clad in a hula skirt and flower garland, Mainwaring tells him, 'Godfrey, you look like you're on a cruise to the south sea.'
Clearly unable to decipher his sarcasm, a genuinely touched Godfrey replies, 'Thank you so much, Sir.'
Dad's Army is set as the Second World War reaches its climax, with the Allies close to invading France and finally bringing down the Nazis.
But it seems that not even good news can boost the seemingly poor morale between the Home Guard in Walmington-on-Sea.
Help! The trailer took a humurous turn as Captain Mainwaring attempted to flee the angered bull
Shocked: But despite Mainwaring's plea for help, the rest of the gents looked on dumb-founded
Looking the part: Zeta-Jones nailed the 1940s look with victory rolls, red lipstick and large gold earrings
Oh, dear! The group attempted a camouflage style, but simple-minded Godfrey struggled to grasp the concept
On the hunt for a story: 'I'm doing an article on the Home Guard and you come highly recommended,' she says
After the troops are assigned a new mission to patrol the Dover army base, it's the perfect chance for the men to reanimate not only their own spirits but their stature.
Godfrey, you look like you're on a cruise to the south sea
Captain Mainwaring (Toby Jones)
The gents are then informed that a spy is on the loose, giving the unlikely heroes the opportunity to stand up and be counted.
The TV series, which was first broadcast in 1968 and ran until 1977, still has two million viewers tune in to watch repeats.
Jimmy Perry, 90, who came up with the idea for the show and wrote it with David Croft, is a producer on the film.
The film script has been written by Hamish McColl, who wrote the hit British films Jonny English Reborn and Mr Bean’s Holiday.
The main producer Damian Jones, whose credits include The Iron Lady and The History Boys, says it was Dad’s Army’s ‘universal appeal’ that had attracted him.
Careful, men: Captain Mainwaring - played by Toby Jones from The Hunger James - leads the charge
Listen up: One scene saw Mainwaring hilariously attempt to read out a 'top secret' document written in German
Orders: The troops are assigned a new mission to patrol the Dover army base during the Second World War
The longevity of the programme’s success has been attributed to the superb cast of supporting characters along with their catchphrases that have stood the test of time.
Stuart Wright, chairman of the Dad’s Army museum in Thetford, Norfolk, where the series was filmed, said tours of the town still attracted several thousand visitors a year.
A number of the actors from the original series had experienced war. Arnold Ridley, who played Godfrey, had been wounded on the Somme during the First World War.
Buildings in Bridlington and Beverly in East Yorkshire were transported back in time for the new film, with pubs and shops transformed into well-known parts of the set.
Dad's Army will hit cinemas on February 5.
Uncanny: Toby Jones showcased his striking resemblance to Dad's Army original Arthur Lowe
Doing him justice: Bill Nighy will star as Sergeant Wilson, played by late actor John Le Mesurier in the TV show
Taking the reigns: Michael Gambon has reprised the role of Private Godfrey, originally played by Arnold Ridley
The youngest: Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison plays Private Pike, originally played by Ian Lavender (right)
Don't panic! Tom Courtenay plays Lance-Corporal Jack Jones, previously played by Clive Dunn (right) on TV
It's the spiv! Daniel Mays (left) plays Private Joe Walker, famously played by James Beck, who died in 1973
We're doomed! Bill Paterson plays Private Fraser, formerly played by John Laurie in the TV show
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