About this season
In 1945, during the final months of the Second World War, a group of soldiers perform for the Royal Artillery concert party, with comic acts and musical numbers for others prior to their departure for the frontlines. The party avoids partaking in combat duty; thus, the soldiers love being part of the outfit. Some even daydream of becoming world-famous actors when they leave the army.
Episodes (6)
1. Front Line Entertainers
Aired 25 October 1977 • 30 min
When the men get sent up the jungle, they find that some Australian soldiers have not vacated their camp, as was ordered.
2. Bridge Over the River Hipong
Aired 1 November 1977 • 30 min
While they are still having trouble adapting to the jungle, the members of the concert party get the task of building a bridge.
3. The Pay-Off
Aired 8 November 1977 • 30 min
The men of the Royal Artillery Concert Party put on a show for Burmese bandits.
4. Puddings From Heaven
Aired 15 November 1977 • 30 min
When the men discover a way to get food dropped illegally, they get into trouble. The food (puddings) were meant for some senior officers.
5. The Superstar
Aired 22 November 1977 • 30 min
The Concert Party members are made to feel redundant when a talented new arrival steals the limelight.
6. The Eternal Quadrangle
Aired 29 November 1977 • 30 min
Gunner Parkins has fallen in love with a pretty Burmese girl from the local village – the same girl that Captain Ashwood and Sergeant Major Williams have been visiting. Then, Gunner Sugden has something to say...