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Sarah Lancashire is unrecognisable in dark wig and uniform as she steps onto the Dad's Army film set in Yorkshire

Published: 09:57 EST, 23 October 2014 | Updated: 14:18 EST, 23 October 2014

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News of a Hollywood adaptation of iconic BBC sitcom Dad's Army has received mixed reactions from fans so far.

But the high-profile cast have been hard at work shooting scenes for the upcoming comedy in the Yorkshire Dales, with Sarah Lancashire taking her star turn in front of the camera on Thursday morning.

The 50-year-old actress looked like a different person altogether, wearing a curly brunette wig and khaki uniform as she arrived on set.

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Total makeover: Sarah Lancashire was spotted on the Dad's Army set in full costume for the first time on Thursday morning in Yorkshire

Sarah, best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Where the Heart Is and Happy Valley, was styled in an retro 40s look including a bright red lip and stockings.

The actress was joined on set by The Hunger Games star Toby Jones, who plays Captain Mainwaring, originally portrayed by Arthur Lowe in the series.

The 48-year-old actor was seen exiting a car, in character as one of the lovable Home Guard soldiers during World War II.

Remake: The Happy Valley actress has been cast as one of the female leads alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones

Wonderful archive of Dad's army cast reuniting 40 years on

Learning lines... Alison Steadman was also unrecognisable as she prepared for her scene

Vintage glamour: The Olivier Award winning actress is best known for starring in Gavin & Stacey

Keeping warm: Steadman, 68, covered up in a large blue jacket as she walked under an umbrella

Sir Michael Gambon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bill Nighy, Daniel Mays, Blake Harrison and Tom Courtenay have also been cast in the remake.

A statement detailing the plot's outline reads: ‘Their new mission to patrol the Dover army base is a great chance to revive spirits and reputation, that is until glamorous journalist Rose Winters arrives to write about their exploits, putting the local women on red alert.

‘MI5 then discover a radio signal which was sent direct to Berlin from Walmington-on-Sea.

Captain Mainwaring: Toby Jones plays the character originally portrayed by Arthur Lowe in the BBC sitcom

Leading role: Mainwaring is a is the bank manager and Home Guard company commander

Getting to grips with the role: The 48-year-old actor was seen scratching his forehead between takes

‘There’s a spy on the loose, the outcome of the war is suddenly at stake, and it falls to our unlikely heroes to stand up and be counted.’

There was criticism of the film's world-famous cast when it was announced last month, with fans of the original saying big-money stars and expensive production would ruin the memory of the much-loved comedy.

But producer Damian Jones insists the remake will remain faithful to the original and pictures of the set appear to show the look of the new film is similar to TV series.

The original Dad's Army series ran from 1968 to 1977 and attracted 18 million viewers at its peak.

It was made into a spin-off film in 1971 featuring the original cast.