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Army: A very British institution
The BBC has made available online a series of historical programmes about the British Army under the broad heading of Army: A Very British Institution. Introduced by Newsnights diplomatic correspondent and ex-regular officer, Mark Urban, the collection features classic documentaries and historic events dating back to the 1950s.
The selection of programmes includes the following:
Death or Glory first transmitted in 1968, this documentary shows life in BAOR as seen through the eyes of the 17th/21st Lancers.
In the Highest Tradition 6 episodes focussing on the history and traditions of the British Army including the Gurkhas, Royal Scots Greys, GREN GDS and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The Paras: Basic Wales infantry theory and practice in the Welsh hills (1983)
The Paras: P Company gruelling 3-day test (1983)
The Regiment 3 months with 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets (1977)
The Bomb Disposal Men training ATOs in 1974
The collection can be viewed here: BBC Four - Collections - Army: A Very British Institution
Army: A very British institution
The BBC has made available online a series of historical programmes about the British Army under the broad heading of Army: A Very British Institution. Introduced by Newsnights diplomatic correspondent and ex-regular officer, Mark Urban, the collection features classic documentaries and historic events dating back to the 1950s.
The selection of programmes includes the following:
Death or Glory first transmitted in 1968, this documentary shows life in BAOR as seen through the eyes of the 17th/21st Lancers.
In the Highest Tradition 6 episodes focussing on the history and traditions of the British Army including the Gurkhas, Royal Scots Greys, GREN GDS and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The Paras: Basic Wales infantry theory and practice in the Welsh hills (1983)
The Paras: P Company gruelling 3-day test (1983)
The Regiment 3 months with 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets (1977)
The Bomb Disposal Men training ATOs in 1974
The collection can be viewed here: BBC Four - Collections - Army: A Very British Institution