Spearhead

7.5(2)|1978-07-18|3 seasons, 19 episodes

Drama

Overview

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.

Episodes

Series 1(7)Series 2(6)Series 3(6)

S1E1 · 1978-07-18 · 60m

Suspect

The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.

S1E2 · 1978-07-25 · 60m

Leave

Given 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.

S1E3 · 1978-08-01 · 60m

Loyalties

The 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.

S1E4 · 1978-08-08 · 60m

Jackal

Back 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.

S1E5 · 1974-08-15 · 60m

Both Ends Against the Middle

For 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?

S1E6 · 1978-08-22 · 60m

Thieves in the Night

A 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.

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