TV series

Spearhead

Name: Spearhead
Released: 1978
Cast: Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case, Martin Jacobs, Shaughan Seymour

1978–1981· 3 seasons· 60 min episodes★ 7.5Ended

On ITV1 — From Southern Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

1970s british army northern ireland infantry 1960s regiment the troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)

Episodes

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E1 SuspectNext upJul 18, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
Guest stars: Brian Anthony (Captain Simmons)
E2 LeaveJul 25, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Pik-Sen Lim (Tsai Adams), Brian Anthony (Captain Simmons), Milton Johns (Mr Adams)
E3 LoyaltiesAug 1, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Pik-Sen Lim (Tsai Adams), Milton Johns (Mr Adams), Ian Gelder (Lieutenant Preece)
E4 JackalAug 8, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Robin Davies (Corporal Box), Brian Anthony (Captain Simmons)
E5 Both Ends Against the MiddleAug 15, 1974 · 60 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Pik-Sen Lim (Tsai Adams), Brian Anthony (Captain Simmons), Milton Johns (Mr Adams)
E6 Thieves in the NightAug 22, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Robin Davies (Corporal Box)
E7 Truth GamesAug 29, 1978 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Robin Davies (Corporal Box), Pik-Sen Lim (Tsai Adams), Brian Anthony (Captain Simmons)