Series 1
7 episodes · 1985
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.
1Fain Would I Climb
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.
2Red in Tooth and Claw
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.
3Faint, Yet Pursuing
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.
4Now You Don't
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.
5Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.
6The Ice is All Around
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!
7The End is Where We Start Fromfinale
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.
