Soldier (2023): S01E02

Introduction Aired in 2023, Soldier is a 5 episode BBC documentary series with exclusive access inside the British Army. Outline As training ramps up, recruits are pushed to breaking point, testing them to see if they have got the killer instinct and are fit for the front line. The strict discipline the training team insist…

Andrew Marshall

28/10/2023

1–2 minutes

Introduction

Aired in 2023, Soldier is a 5 episode BBC documentary series with exclusive access inside the British Army.

L-R: Private Jerry Okyere, Private Hope Mainwaring, Private Owen South, Private Olivia Hall-Beakhouse, Private Callum Stretton.

Outline

As training ramps up, recruits are pushed to breaking point, testing them to see if they have got the killer instinct and are fit for the front line. The strict discipline the training team insist upon is a reminder to the recruits that they are joining one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Standards are high on the agenda, and Corporal White is not impressed when some of the new recruits fail their room inspection.

Soldier Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 05 October 2023.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.