OT - BBC Four programmes on the British Army
 

Morning,

You might have already noticed, but for those who haven't, BBC Four are currently showing a series of different programmes on the British Army. Amongst others they're running a fly on the wall documentary following officer cadets at Sandhurst and a series of short programmes on Regimental Histories - last night was the Royal Welsh, upcoming episodes will cover the Paras, the Royal Tank Regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, and the Coldstream Guards. There also appears to be a shedload of stuff available on the BBC IPlayer via the link below (sorry folks, but I think the I player is only available in the UK).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/collect...sh-institution

Cheers

Thanks for the info. I watched the Sandhurst one but I wasn't aware of the others. My wife is going to get very bored!

I had to watch the Sandhurst one on the I Player - it clashed with Britain's Next Top Model and there was no way I was winning that argument in my house! :D

BTW BBC3 are also running a four part series following infantry recruits at Catterick.

the US Army use to do something similar prior to 1970, it was called "The Big Picture"... it was documentatories about the history of the United States Army and personnel done by the US Army Singal Corps.

I kind of wish they'd resurrect the program today, and showcase how good our (and allied) troops are doing.