Introduction

Soldiers of the Royal Wessex Rangers face dangerous tours of duty in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and difficult times back home with alienated families and uncomprehending friends.

Outline of Series 01, Episode 03

The platoon is back home under the temporary command of a non-commissioned officer (NCO).

One of the men has gone absent without leave (AWOL) after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and the platoon commander has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 01 August 1978 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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