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Series 1

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Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit quashing a Yemeni fight for independence in the Middle East and the women and children who were there with them.

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6 Episodes

The New Man
E1
The New ManCaptain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much-loved Captain Nick Page of the Royal Military Police.
Starfish
E2
StarfishLed by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her baby's birth, and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.
Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep
E3
Above Thy Deep and Dreamless SleepCaptain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand that she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the Royal Military Police base are cut short by a shocking discovery.
The CO's Boy
E4
The CO's BoyThe RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison can't go on with her pregnancy. Alison confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.
Precious Cargo
E5
Precious CargoThe Markhams watch filmed evidence of George's capture with Mary sure that Yusra is looking out for him. A deadline is set for his exchange with Hakim and Yusra, regretful of her actions, sends Tony a coded message as to George's location . As the hand-over takes place Tony insists that Yusra is released along with George but not everything goes as planned. Meanwhile Alison displays a new loyalty to the recovering Ed.
The Bigger Picture
E6
The Bigger PictureJoe's future in the Army hangs in the balance as Honor struggles to cope with the revelations about his past. Markham is torn between his duty and his conscience and Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety.