Behind the Lines
1985 · Documentary · 2 Seasons · 11 Episodes ·
Follow the progress of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a specialist unit of the Royal Marines.
Episodes
1. Fain Would I ClimbTraining for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.
2. Red in Tooth and ClawLiving off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.
3. Faint, Yet PursuingFive days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.
4. Now You Don'tDeath is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.
5. Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.
6. The Ice is All AroundThe final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!
7. The End is Where We Start FromThe trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.
