May 14, 1985
Series 1
The first series follows the training of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (MAWC) as they experience the extreme environments that they will face in combat.
01. Fain Would I Climb
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.
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May 14, 1985
02. Red in Tooth and Claw
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.
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May 21, 1985
03. Faint, Yet Pursuing
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.
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May 28, 1985
04. Now You Don't
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.
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June 4, 1985
05. Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.
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June 11, 1985
06. The Ice is All Around
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!
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June 18, 1985
07. The End is Where We Start From
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.
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June 25, 1985