Soldier, Soldier

Lieutenant Colonel Philip Drysdale, the new CO, arrives with his traditional views on army life and is unimpressed by the attitude of B Company's men.

The arrival of a new sergeant major causes a stir among the ranks, while memories of a traumatic episode from Hobbs' past come flooding back during an exercise.

Personal problems are high on the troops' agenda as Angela's house is broken into and Alan Fitzpatrick learns he cannot treat his daughter like a private on parade.

The troops pull out all the stops to save Colonel Drysdale from terrorists stalking him at a racing event, but he seems oblivious to danger.

Mark gets the thumbs-up in his psychiatric report and rejoins the Fusiliers, determined to make a fresh start, but CSM Fitzpatrick isn't convinced he's up to the job.

Jessica threatens to resign, while Andy makes the mistake of turning to Tony and Jacko for romantic advice, only to find himself forced to prove his manhood.

Military drama that cuts deep. A civilian casualty causes problems for the CO, and Julie has a surprise for Rossi and is forced to make a desperate choice.

Squaddie squabbles in this searching British army drama. Alan Fitzpatrick struggles to cope with the revelation of his son's sexuality, Hobbs' civvy nightmare continues.

More of the cutting military drama. Jessica exposes corruption at the top, while Hobbs is determined to go out with a bang during an inspection of the barracks.

A deployment of great British drama. The Kings Own are dispatched on an ill-judged mission in Africa, where the CO's decisions put soldiers lives on the line.

Things are looking low in the King's Own barracks, as a deceased fusilier is denied a full military funeral and Rossi stares down oblivion.

The King's Own Fusiliers fall in for one last time, as the CO confronts a Board of Inquiry to answer for his methods in Africa, and Julie faces a decision.