The Troops (2025)

Season 1

From war zones to royal duties – Scots’ battalions train, fight and serve. On duty and off, we follow the lives of jocks and officers, uncovering courage, sacrifice and humanity.

Released Nov. 3, 2025 Episode 57 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: STV Productions

Network: BBC Scotland

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Katrina Inkster
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S1E1 - Episode 1

A Scottish battalion heads to Nato’s war game while another packs for Cyprus. Meanwhile, ceremonial drills begin back at home in preparation for the King's summer stay at Balmoral.

Nov. 3, 2025, midnight

S1E2 - Episode 2

Scots defend trenches in Estonia while others scout enemy lines and protect HQ. In Catterick, chaos reigns in riot training, while ceremonial troops in Edinburgh fight for redemption.

Nov. 10, 2025, midnight

S1E3 - Episode 3

Under fire in Estonia, HQ falls and Shep takes command. Back home, there are goodbyes, scars, and one final performance to mark the end of duty and the start of something new.

Nov. 17, 2025, midnight

BBC Scotland

57 min/ep

173 min

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025, midnight

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