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Behind the Lines

Brother To Dragons, Companion to Owls

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

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First transmitted in 1985, this series follows the progress of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (MAWC), a specialist unit of the Royal Marines. In this episode the trainees in the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre learn 'direct action' - breaking into a fort and planting high-explosive charges on a radio mast; they also get their first taste of Arctic conditions in Norway. Show less

Contributors

Film Recordist:
Fred Clark
Dubbing Mixer:
Mike Harwood
Camera Operator:
Ian Kennedy
Film Editor:
Chris Stephen
Producer:
Michael Begg

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