Spearhead
Spearhead
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Spearhead

6.0 / 10
1978
3 seasons
19 episodes
Drama

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.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Suspect

    18-07-197860m

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

  • Ep 2

    2.Leave

    25-07-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.Loyalties

    01-08-197860m

    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...

  • Ep 4

    4.Jackal

    08-08-197860m

    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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Both Ends Against the Middle

    15-08-197460m

    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 per...

  • Ep 6

    6.Thieves in the Night

    22-08-197860m

    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 o...

  • Ep 7

    7.Truth Games

    29-08-197860m

    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...

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