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 02, Episode 02

The strains in Corporal Box’s marriage lead him to make a blunder during tank exercises that angers the Germans.

His wife is lonely, homesick and harbouring a secret.

And, Private Gadd’s stag party (he’s getting married in the morning) turns rancorous.

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 25 June 1979 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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