Michael Billington
Colour Sergeant 'Jacko' Jackson
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1978
Spearhead
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Episode 160 min1978-07-18
Suspect
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
Episode 260 min1978-07-25
Leave
Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.
Episode 360 min1978-08-01
Loyalties
The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.
Episode 460 min1978-08-08
Jackal
Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.
Episode 560 min1974-08-15
Both Ends Against the Middle
For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be persuaded to change his mind?
Episode 660 min1978-08-22
Thieves in the Night
A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate of thefts.
Episode 760 min1978-08-29
Truth Games
With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an unreformed Stephens stirs up antagonisms and threatens the team's unity.
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