British Armed Forces
A collection of BBC programmes about the British Armed Forces, including programmes documenting the day to day lives of British troops abroad.
Part 1—The Royal Tournament, 1956
The Royal Tournament at Earls Court, with drill and marching by the Royal Marines. (1956)
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Soldier in the Sun
Informational film following the Army in Aden (Yemen) during a state of emergency. (1964)
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Jungle Green: Borneo
40 Commando patrols jungles in North Borneo, in search of Indonesian terrorists. (1964)
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From Blighty to Belize—Inside Story
British troops celebrate Christmas in the jungles and mangrove swamps of Belize. (1978)
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Fain Would I Climb—Behind the Lines
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins. (1985)
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Red in Tooth and Claw—Behind the Lines
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps. (1985)
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Faint, Yet Pursuing—Behind the Lines
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food. (1985)
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Now You Don't—Behind the Lines
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight. (1985)
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Brother To Dragons, Companion to Owls—Behind the Lines
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast. (1985)
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The Ice is All Around—Behind the Lines
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy! (1985)
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The End is Where We Start From—Behind the Lines
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed. (1985)
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Part 1—How to Make a Royal Marines Officer
The men's fortitude is tested to the limits as they take on the All Arms Commando Course.
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Part 2—How to Make a Royal Marines Officer
The remainder of those hoping to become Royal Marine officers face their toughest test.
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Mission Angola—Defence of the Realm
A battalion of British troops goes to Angola in advance of a UN peacekeeping force. (1996)
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Phantom Platoon—Defence of the Realm
The Pathfinders Platoon, an elite force of 5 Airborne Brigade, in training. (1996)
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