Army: A Very British Institution
A collection of BBC programmes about the British Army, featuring classic documentaries and historic events dating back to the 1950s.
My Friends Think I'm Mad—Breakaway
An apprentice ladies hairdresser joins Junior Leaders of the Royal Armoured Corps. (1968)
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A Game of Soldiers—Everyman
Two ex-Paras and an ex-Gunner describe the experience of training to kill for us. (1990)
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Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater, The Life Guards Squadron of the Household Cavalry Regiment—In Her Majesty's Service
An insight into the life of the Corporal of Horse, Household Cavalry Regiment. (1977)
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Episode 1—In the Highest Tradition
A look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
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Episode 2—In the Highest Tradition
The notable traditions of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. (1989)
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Episode 3—In the Highest Tradition
Insights into the Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. (1989)
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Episode 4—In the Highest Tradition
The history of the Royal Scots Greys and the Charge of the Light Brigade. (1989)
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Episode 5—In the Highest Tradition
From the origins of the Grenadier Guards to modern times. (1989)
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Episode 6—In the Highest Tradition
Regimental treasures, mess traditions and loyalty in the British Army. (1989)
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Inside Out: Ticking With the Crow/The Officers' Mess
Squaddies and officers provide their viewpoint on the realities of Army service. (1989)
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Meet the Red Devils: Parachute Regiment
The parachute regiment demonstrate training at their Aldershot barracks. (1960)
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Episode 6—Moment of Truth
A group of 20 nurses from the NHS join Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. (1985)
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Makers of the Queen's Music—Omnibus
Recruiting regimental musicians at Kneller Hall Military School of Music. (1969)
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Sandhurst—Panorama
Officer cadets are trained to deal with the problems confronting the British Army. (1975)
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480 Platoon—The Paras
The 480 Recruit Platoon begin training to become members of the Parachute Regiment. (1983)
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The Maroon Machine—The Paras
The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets. (1983)
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Basic Wales—The Paras
The recruits put their infantry theory into practice in the windy Welsh hills. (1983)
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P Company—The Paras
Recruits in 480 Platoon go through a rigorous three day test, known as 'P Company'. (1983)
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Wings—The Paras
Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton. (1983)
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Ready for Anything—The Paras
Training comes to an abrupt end with the platoon on 24-hour standby for Falklands. (1983)
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Down to Earth—The Paras
The recruits embark on their first posting to County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. (1984)
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The Regiment
Three months with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Green Jackets. (1977)
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Review of the British Army—Silver Jubilee
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh review the 4th Division of the Army of the Rhine. (1977)
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Silver Jubilee—Trooping the Colour
The 1st Battalion Scots Guards's colour are trooped with salute taken by the Queen. (1977)
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