Series 1

1. Suspect

July 18, 1978 · 1h

The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.

2. Leave

July 25, 1978 · 1h

Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.

3. Loyalties

August 1, 1978 · 1h

The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.

4. Jackal

August 8, 1978 · 1h

Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.

5. Both Ends Against the Middle

August 15, 1974 · 1h

For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be persuaded to change his mind?

6. Thieves in the Night

August 22, 1978 · 1h

A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate of thefts.

7. Truth Games

August 29, 1978 · 1h

With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an unreformed Stephens stirs up antagonisms and threatens the team's unity.