Perisher (1985): S01E01 – Perisher

Introduction Perisher is a six-part documentary about submarine command training in the Royal Navy. Also known as Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains. Outline For the would-be submarine captain it is the moment of truth – three frigates are racing straight towards him at maximum speed. This is the ‘Perisher’ – the toughest course in the…

Andrew Marshall

11/10/2021

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, Royal Navy, Submarine

Introduction

Perisher is a six-part documentary about submarine command training in the Royal Navy.

Also known as Submarine: Perisher: Million Pound Captains.

Outline

For the would-be submarine captain it is the moment of truth – three frigates are racing straight towards him at maximum speed. This is the ‘Perisher’ – the toughest course in the Navy, and reputed to cost one million pounds a man.

Perisher Series

You can find a full index and overview of Perisher here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 January 1985.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.