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 06

The men of 6 platoon are back on duty in Northern Ireland.

During a night-time surveillance operation they are ambushed and Corporal Twiss goes missing presumed captured.

Enquiries among the locals are met with bitter and mutual hostility, then a telephone call comes through.

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 23 July 1979 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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