William Desmond Anthony `` Bill '' Pertwee , ( 21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013 ) was an English comedy actor best known for playing the part of antagonist ARP Warden Hodges in the popular sitcom `` Dad 's Army '' .
William Desmond Anthony `` Bill '' Pertwee , MBE ( 21 July 1926 -- 27 May 2013 ) was an English comedy actor best known for playing the part of antagonist ARP Warden Hodges in the popular sitcom `` Dad 's Army '' .