Series 1 (1978)
Episodes: 7
Star Cast: Michael Billington , Stafford Gordon , Roy Holder , Gordon Case ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Suspect
Air Date: 1978-07-18
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
Ep.2 Leave
Air Date: 1978-07-25
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.
Ep.3 Loyalties
Air Date: 1978-08-01
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.
Ep.4 Jackal
Air Date: 1978-08-08
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.
Ep.5 Both Ends Against the Middle
Air Date: 1974-08-15
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?
Ep.6 Thieves in the Night
Air Date: 1978-08-22
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.
Ep.7 Truth Games
Air Date: 1978-08-29
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.
