Introduction

Documentary series following a batch of 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 02, Episode 05

For their final stage of training, the teen soldiers of 7 Platoon must survive the outdoors for a fortnight of tactical exercises in the wilderness, while an accusation of drug-taking means junior soldier Turner is tested to prove his guilt or innocence, on pain of immediate dismissal.

Graduation day finally arrives for the members of 7 Platoon after six months of hard graft before they begin a new life in their chosen regiment of the Army.

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: John Bonny.
• Producers: Clive Tulloch, Susanne Curran, and John Bonny.
• Production: Burning Bright Productions and Channel Five Broadcasting.
• Distributor: Channel 5.
• Release Date: 04 February 2019 (UK).
• Running time: 60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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