Spearhead
Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.
Cast: Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case
7 episodes
- 1. SuspectThe Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.12CC1 h 0 minJul 18, 1978
- 2. LeaveGiven a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.12CC1 h 0 minJul 25, 1978
- 3. LoyaltiesThe platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.12CC1 h 0 minAug 1, 1978
- 4. JackalBack on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.12CC1 h 0 minAug 8, 1978
- 5. Both Ends Against the MiddleFor assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be persuaded to change his mind?12CC1 h 0 minAug 15, 1974
- 6. Thieves in the NightA soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate of thefts.12CC1 h 0 minAug 22, 1978
- 7. Truth GamesWith Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an unreformed Stephens stirs up antagonisms and threatens the team's unity.12CC1 h 0 minAug 29, 1978
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Spearhead
Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Nick McCarty
- Studio
- Southern Television
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
