Battle Stripes

Episode 1

We follow a group of soldiers and watch their progress on a course testing them for the role of platoon sergeant - one of the toughest jobs in the British Army.

Episode 2

In this episode, Steve Tickle faces an anguishing ordeal, another casualty crisis for Major Ken Hames and Chris Garvey leads 2 section into battle.

Episode 3

In this episode, 2 Section run into trouble and John Reynolds takes control.

Episode 4

In this episode, Steve Tickle takes charge and severe weather hits Breacon as 2 Section is snowed in.

Episode 5

In this episode, Steve Tickle battles on through the mud and 2 Section takes to the mountains.

Episode 6

Episode 7

Aired 2nd November 1999 21:00 – In this episode, 2 Section gets their first taste of the big gun and Chris Garvey gets caught in an ambush.

Episode 8

Aired 9th November 1999 21:00 – In this episode, 2 Sections baby John Reynolds encounters Star Wars and the Sergeant Major’s on the war path.

Episode 9

Aired 16th November 1999 21:00 – In this episode, It’s make or break for Steve Tickle, Major Hames masters the mountains and a word of advice from the Sergeant Major.

Episode 10

Aired 23rd November 1999 21:00 – In this episode, 2 Section comes under chemical attack and Vern stops urban warfare the hard way.

Episode 11

Aired 30th November 1999 21:00 – In this episode, the enemy counter-attack and Steve Tickle loses control.

Episode 12

Aired 7th December 1999 21:00 – In this episode, disaster for one of 2 Section, tough talking from the instructors and 2 section call the bombers.

Episode 13

Aired 14th December 1999 21:00 – In this episode, It’s party night and judgement day for 2 Section.