Ian Wooldridge
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1985
Behind the Lines
Series 1
The first series follows the training of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (MAWC) as they experience the extreme environments that they will face in combat.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 11985-05-14
Fain Would I Climb
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.
Episode 21985-05-21
Red in Tooth and Claw
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.
Episode 31985-05-28
Faint, Yet Pursuing
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.
Episode 41985-06-04
Now You Don't
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.
Episode 51985-06-11
Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.
Episode 61985-06-18
The Ice is All Around
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!
Episode 71985-06-25
The End is Where We Start From
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.