Privates (2013): S01E03

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 Two Section is on the assault course. Barrowman tells…

Andrew Marshall

08/05/2024

1–2 minutes

Conscription, Drama, History, Military TV Series, National Service

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

Two Section is on the assault course. Barrowman tells the men that if they beat One Section’s time they will get a crate of beer: if they do not, they will be peeling spuds for the regimental dinner that evening. White-Bowne tells Captain Gulliver that he is standing in the Oldham East by-election and will thus get exemption from National Service. Hobbs, waiting in an army cell after being AWOL, fears the worst. Lomax hides a wrapped package under his pillow. Keenan and Connie have dinner together.

Privates Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 09 January 2013.
Running time: 45 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.