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 03, Episode 01

B Company has been sent to Hong Kong, still for the time being part of the British empire.

Sergeant Major Gilbey is training new recruits while 6 platoon has the inglorious task of hunting down and handing back refugees from China.

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 30 July 1981 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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