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 05

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

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 15 August 1978 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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