In the Highest Tradition
In the Highest Tradition
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In the Highest Tradition

1989
1 season
6 episodes
Documentary

A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Regimental History

    06-11-198929m

    This episode includes looks at the origins of Emperor Joseph Bonaparte’s chamber pot, a druid oration and the story of goat who escaped being eaten to become a regimental mascot.

  • Ep 2

    2.Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions

    13-11-198929m

    This episode includes the story of Millie the Mule and just why a rose is still eaten, raw, in one battalion’s mess. It also features the ‘White Helmets’, a team of motor cycle stu...

  • Ep 3

    3.The Gurkhas

    20-11-198929m

    This episode looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere ‘The Queen’s Tr...

  • Ep 4

    4.Royal Scots Greys

    27-11-198929m

    This looks at the illustrious history of the Royal Scots Greys with an account of how a French Imperial Eagle was won at Waterloo, and covers the tragic events of the Charge of the...

  • Ep 5

    5.History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times

    04-12-198929m

    This features stories about the Grenadier Guards, the favourite tipple of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and how the King's Own Scottish Borderers made porridge palatable.

  • Ep 6

    6.Regimental Treasures and Traditions

    11-12-198929m

    This is a world where a Napoleonic Drum Major’s staff remains prized booty, a dog wears campaign medals awarded by Queen Victoria’s command and snuff is served from a ram called Ge...

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