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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Air Date: 1978-07-18
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
Air Date: 1978-07-25
Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. ...
Air Date: 1978-08-01
The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldie...
Air Date: 1978-08-08
Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, e...
Air Date: 1974-08-15
For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he i...
Air Date: 1978-08-22
A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himsel...
Air Date: 1978-08-29
With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, ...