About this season
Documentary about life in the Welsh Guards regiment's Prince of Wales Company, led by Major Crispin Black. Filmmaker Molly Dineen gains unique access to the company as they protect an RUC police station during a tour of Northern Ireland in the mid '90s.
Episodes (3)
1. The Commander
Aired 19 October 1995 • 60 min
This episode gives a portrait of Major Crispin Black, the 34 year old commander of a Company in the Welsh Guards Regiment.
2. The Novice
Aired 26 October 1995 • 60 min
This episode follows Lieutenant Bruce MacInnes, a young university graduate, who has a tough time asserting his authority over the Guards.
3. The Brotherhood
Aired 2 November 1995 • 60 min
After two and a half years in Northern Ireland, the Company is preparing to return to its role of guarding the Royal Household. This episode goes inside the closed world of the camp into the Army life of discipline, drill and camaraderie.