Introduction

Privates is a 2013 BBC One drama television series set in 1960 which follows the stories of eight privates who are part of the last intake of National Service (aka conscription), and their relationships with their officers and non-commissioned officers, civilian staff and families.

Outline

Lomax fakes taking the sedative that Nurse Connie gave him and much to her surprise suddenly starts to speak like Bette Davis. Jimmy tells Norah he has a plan. Keenan apologises to Connie for being strident about his pacifist views last time they met and asks Connie if they could talk, somewhere private. Two Section undergoes bayonet training. It’s a visceral process and most do it badly. It prompts Davies to wonder if he has what it takes to be a soldier. Sergeant Butcher visits a woman at the Imperial Hotel in nearby Ravensea.

Privates Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 08 January 2013.
• Running time: 45 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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