A very British Institution

[Fatboy Ken]

This is for those of you interested in "TRUE LIFE" programmes, rather than B*ll"x

Army: A very British institution

The BBC has made available online a series of historical programmes about the British Army under the broad heading of ‘Army: A Very British Institution’. Introduced by Newsnight’s diplomatic correspondent and ex-regular officer, Mark Urban, the collection features classic documentaries and historic events dating back to the 1950s.

The selection of programmes includes the following:

• Death or Glory – first transmitted in 1968, this documentary shows life in BAOR as seen through the eyes of the 17th/21st Lancers.

• In the Highest Tradition – 6 episodes focussing on the history and traditions of the British Army – including the Gurkhas, Royal Scots Greys, GREN GDS and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

• The Paras: Basic Wales – infantry theory and practice in the Welsh hills (1983)

• The Paras: P Company – gruelling 3-day test (1983)

• The Regiment – 3 months with 1st Battalion The Royal Green Jackets (1977)

• The Bomb Disposal Men – training ATOs in 1974

The collection can be viewed here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collect...sh-institution

Hope you have many hours of fun ..... =-D Ken (The Fatboy)

[David Tremain]

Unfortunately, Ken, we can't view them here in Canada. Pity, as I'd like to see them.
David

[Fatboy Ken]

So sorry to here that David, I'll see if I can find another link to the programmes for you lot over the sea.

Ken (The Fatboy)

PS

Sorry David, It stays on BBC iplayer .......

[AndyC_65]

David,

There are ways around your issue:-

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/access-...tionally-free/

Cheers,

Andy C

PS Thanks for posting Ken!

[Fatboy Ken]

Thanks for that AndyC_65,

Do let us know if it works over on your side of the world David

Ken

[David Tremain]

Thanks for the link, Andy, and to Ken for drawing our attention to the shows in the first place.
David

[engr9266]

Originally Posted by David Tremain

Thanks for the link, Andy, and to Ken for drawing our attention to the shows in the first place.
David

If not David, you can watch them/get a copy when you come over to see us this side of the pond.

[soldier1]

I accessed this by going to U Tube and 'googling;' in the highest tradtion'. got all episodes plus other great sites. Hope this helps.

Cheers Al

[Fatboy Ken]

Well done, soldier 1 ...... I'm glad it worked for all of us interested in the military way of life and not the bollocks that people think we are privy too.

I for one am a very dedicated individual, who when the time comes will volunteer "Jerry" eng9266 into the combat zone.
(Engineers are "sort of" worthless anyway)
Look at Rorks Drift .... I'm sure there is a Jerry there somewhere ........

Ken (The Fatboy)

[soldier1]

I enjoyed it immensely Ken. A great array of badges in the series. A pity to see no 'services; badges, but then again we (RCOC/RAOC/RCACS/RCT) are a very close knit family and tend to stick together Because we wear different badges makes us no less soldiers than the combat arms.

Cheers Al

[Phillip Herring]

Originally Posted by soldier1

... Because we wear different badges makes us no less soldiers than the combat arms.

Cheers Al

I wish somebody would have told our Log Os that at 2 Service Battalion.

Phil