The cast of the new has lifted the lid on what it was really like to work with Nicholas Lyndhurst and Ian Lavender. Edinburgh Fringe stars David Benson and Jack Lane have come together to recreate Jimmy Perry and David Croft's classic comedy.

The stellar double act have brought to life three episodes of the popular sitcom which has been adapted for radio for the very first time. The dynamic duo embodies the entire 25-person cast through voice along with the assistance of sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite catchphrases. As they embark on the second half of their UK tour, the standout actors have lifted the lid on what it was like to work with TV royalty throughout their careers in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

The radio special is dedicated to the memory of Ian Lavender, the last surviving member of the original Dad's Army cast, who died last year at the age of 77.

Opening up about their fondest memories of him, David revealed that he got to work with the BBC actor back in the 1990s when he made a guest appearance on the BBC sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart.

The show followed the life of Gary Sparrow, an accidental time traveler who leads a double life through the use of a time portal which allows him to travel between London in the 1990s and London in the 1940s.

David reflected on what it was like to work with Ian - who played Private Pike on Dad's Army - during a guest appearance. He told us: "Years ago in 1998, I was in an episode of Goodnight, Sweetheart starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and I played an old coward.

"And in one episode Ian Lavender was in it. And I'd met him before, but here I was actually working with him and watching him and how he rehearsed.

"And he was very much like he was apparently when he worked on Dad's Army. He was quiet and he would still be doing his crossword until they called him.

"And he would get up and rehearse his scene and then once the scene was done, he would go back and continue with his crossword. But he loved talking about Dad's Army, and I talked to him about John Le Mesurier, who he regarded as a father figure.

"He didn't have try and shy away from Dad's Army, he really loved it, they all did. They all knew it was something really special that they'd all been involved in."

The actor went on to share what it was like sharing the stage with Nicholas Lyndhurst - who played Rodney Trotter on the 1980s show, .

David gushed: "Oh Nicholas, I was very in awe of him you know because I'm a [Edinburgh] Fringe performer, I've done many of my one-man shows there and I was an outsider to the whole television business. And I walked into this rehearsal and there was Nicholas Lyndhurst.

"And I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm going to be acting with this very, very famous man. He could not have been more charming or welcoming and sweet. He wasn't in any way stuck up, he was just a really nice working professional."

He went on to share his fond memories working on the 1990s show, revealing how welcomed and comfortable he was made on set. David continued: "Goodnight Sweetheart was well known for anyone that came in as a guest was always treated very well and was always welcomed. But I thought, 'I'm an amateur guy, I shouldn't really be here with all these people'.

"I mean, Nicholas Lyndhurst has been doing television since he was a child, she when he's on a television soundstage, he knows exactly where the cameras are.

"He was very, very nice and sweet and a very modest guy, now at all showy." Jack added: "I think Nicholas is one of those names in the business that you never hear a bad word against. He's just a very sweet guy, he keeps himself to himself, he's a hard worker and extremely good at what he does."

The tour is dedicated to the memory of Ian Lavender, the last surviving member of the original Dad's Army cast, who died last year. The tour travels up and down the country from May 8 - July 9, with tickets available on the