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 06

It is time to go home. There are debts to be paid off, treasured possessions to be left behind, goodbyes to be said.

And futures to think about:

• Can a black man like Mayhoe get promotion in spite of racism in the British army?
• Will Box’s wife let him re-enlist?
• What of Bilinski, demoted to store duty?
• Gilbey’s retirement plans?

For Pickering, there is a final surprise.

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Production & Filming Details

• Creator: Nick McCarty.
• Executive Producer: Lewis Rudd.
• Producer: James Ormerod
• Distribution: ITV Studios.
• Released Date: 03 September 1981 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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