Spearhead

Series 1

1978 · 7 episodes · 7h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Suspect

   18 Jul 1978 · 60 min

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

2. 2

   2. Leave

   25 Jul 1978 · 60 min

   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.

3. 3

   3. Loyalties

   1 Aug 1978 · 60 min

   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.

4. 4

   4. Jackal

   8 Aug 1978 · 60 min

   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.

5. 5

   5. Both Ends Against the Middle

   15 Aug 1974 · 60 min

   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?

6. 6

   6. Thieves in the Night

   22 Aug 1978 · 60 min

   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.

7. 7

   7. Truth Games

   29 Aug 1978 · 60 min

   With 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.