Nick McCarty
Director
Spearhead (1974)
Series 1
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.
Released July 18, 1978
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.army, tmdb.the-troubles-north-ireland-1966-98, tmdb.1960s, tmdb.northern-ireland, tmdb.regiment, tmdb.1970s, tmdb.british-army, tmdb.infantry
Production Companies: Southern Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Suspect
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
July 18, 1978, midnight
S1E2 - Leave
Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.
July 25, 1978, midnight
S1E3 - Loyalties
The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.
Aug. 1, 1978, midnight
S1E4 - Jackal
Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.
Aug. 8, 1978, midnight
S1E5 - Both Ends Against the Middle
For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be persuaded to change his mind?
Aug. 15, 1974, midnight
S1E6 - Thieves in the Night
A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate of thefts.
Aug. 22, 1978, midnight
S1E7 - Truth Games
With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an unreformed Stephens stirs up antagonisms and threatens the team's unity.
Aug. 29, 1978, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1140 min.
Released: July 18, 1978
Last Air Date: Sept. 3, 1981, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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