Spearhead

Season 1

Spearhead is a British television series. Produced by Southern Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981. It featured the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment. Set during the late 1970s, the series is regarded as an accurate depiction of life during that time for soldiers in the army.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

Suspect
E1
SuspectThe Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
Leave
E2
LeaveGiven two weeks 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.
Loyalties
E3
LoyaltiesThe platoon is back 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.
Jackal
E4
JackalThe Royals are back on duty in Northern Ireland and frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one of them may be helping a sniper.
Both Ends Against The Middle
E5
Both Ends Against The MiddleFor assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL Private 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?
Thieves In The Night
E6
Thieves In The NightA 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.
Truth Games
E7
Truth GamesWith 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.