1955 called up into R.A.F. a group of young men find it hard to cope,especially with a corporal who is unhappy and takes it out on them.
Where to Watch Season 1
7 Episodes
Call-Up
E1
Call-Up'Little namby-pamby darlings just off their potties' is Corporal Marsh's affectionate description of the new intake of National Servicemen at RAF Skelton. Basic training commences, and the battle is on...
Kit
E2
KitIt's kitting-out day for 'C' Flight, although no sooner does Ken have his kit than he loses it. Jakey is doing a brisk trade in ladies' hankies... until he sells a box to Marsh.
Medical
E3
MedicalIt's medical inspection day for the new recruits. Jakey has a scheme to get himself out of the RAF — and fast.
At The Hop
E4
At The HopIt's their first time out of the camp, and the lads are looking forward to the delights of the local hop. When Jakey chooses the wrong blonde to make a pass at, Marsh's sex life gets a nasty jolt...
Boots
E5
BootsCorporal Marsh has been leaning on AC2 Matthew Lilley rather hard. Incensed by his Christian forgiveness, he nails his boots to the floor of the hut.
Picket Detail
E6
Picket DetailKen, Jakey, Lilley, Leckie and two others are detailed for picket duty. Their cluelessness is worsened by the old-timer in charge of the picket, Sgt. Dobson, getting drunk, and the AOC planning a snap inspection.
36-Hour Pass
E7
36-Hour PassThe first 36-hour pass! Only Jakey, Ken, Leckie and Lilley are left, hoping to pass Marsh's inspection. The arrival of Agnes, Lilley's sister, helps them on their way —but can't avert their fate when they go AWOL...
Cast of Season 1
Tony SelbyCorporal Marsh
David JansonKen Richardson
Robert LindsayJakey Smith
Brian PettiferBruce Leckie
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