First transmitted in 1983, this programme follows a group of new recruits - the 480 Recruit Platoon - as they begin their training with the Parachute Regiment. Show more

This 1984 updated version of the programme, first transmitted in 1983, is the final episode in the series. It follows the recruits to Northern Ireland on their first posting. Show more

First transmitted in 1983, this series follows recruits training with the Parachute Regiment. They test their skills in Exercise Steel Eagle and earn their maroon berets. Show more

First transmitted in 1983. 'P Company' is a three day test separating the Parachute Regiment from the rest of the Army. After 11 weeks only 20 of the 41 recruits remain to take it. Show more

First transmitted in 1983, this episode follows the 480 Platoon's parachute training at RAF Brize Norton. They jump from dry land, from a balloon, then out of a plane. Show more

First transmitted in 1983, this episode follows the recruits as they learn that the regimental motto, "Ready for Anything", means what is says as the Falklands War progresses. Show more

First transmitted in 1983. The morale of 480 Platoon has reached its lowest ebb as they put their infantry theory into practice in the bitterly cold and windy Welsh hills. Show more