The Last Post

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.

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.

Cast of Series 1

  • Jessie BuckleyHonor Martin
  • Stephen Campbell MooreLieutenant Ed Laithwaite
  • Amanda DrewMary Markham
  • Ben MilesMajor Harry Markham
  • Jeremy Neumark JonesCaptain Joe Martin
  • Jessica RaineAlison Laithwaite
  • Ouidad ElmaYusra Saeed
  • Chris ReillySergeant Alex Baxter
  • Toby WoolfGeorge Markham
  • Kevin SuttonCorporal Israel Orchover
  • Richard DillaneHarvey Tilbrook
  • Mark PybusProducer
  • Margery BoneProducer

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