Introduction

Documentary series following a batch of 45 fresh-faced 16-17 year old recruits going through the British Army’s basic training at the Army Foundation College Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Each one will suffer successes and failures as they attempt to prove that they have what it takes to be a soldier.

Outline Series 01, Episode 02

The rookies of 19 Platoon continue their Phase 1 training, travelling to Catterick in North Yorkshire to spend three days and two nights out in the open in an exercise that will test their stamina and endurance.

At the six week mark, the trainees gear up for families’ day and there is a buzz in the air as they start to get excited about seeing home again.

Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16 Series

• Series 01:
  • Episode 01: Break Them Down, Build Them Up.
  • Episode 02.
  • Episode 03.
  • Episode 04: Do or Die.
• Series 02:
  • Episode 01.
  • Episode 02.
  • Episode 03.
  • Episode 04.
  • Episode 05.
  • Episode 06.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Will Yapp.
• Producers: Clive Tulloch, Gemma Delaney, and Will Yapp.
• Production: Burning Bright Productions and Channel Five Broadcasting.
• Distributor: Channel 5.
• Release Date: 10 October 2016 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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