Spearhead

1978–1981 · Ended · 3 seasons · 19 episodes · Drama · United Kingdom

Creator Nick McCarty · Channel ITV1 · Starring Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case

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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Episodes

7 episodes · August 1974 – August 1978
  1. Episode 1: 1. SuspectJuly 18, 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. Episode 2: 2. LeaveJuly 25, 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. Episode 3: 3. LoyaltiesAugust 1, 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. Episode 4: 4. JackalAugust 8, 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. Episode 5: 5. Both Ends Against the MiddleAugust 15, 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. Episode 6: 6. Thieves in the NightAugust 22, 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.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Truth GamesAugust 29, 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.

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
60 minutes
FIRST AIRED
July 18, 1978
LAST AIRED
September 3, 1981
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Southern Television

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