Civvies (1992– )

Former soldiers in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment struggle to come to terms with civilian life after leaving the army.

Stars:

Jason Isaacs, Lennie James, Elizabeth Rider

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jason Isaacs	...	Frank Dillon (6 episodes, 1992)
Lennie James	...	Cliff Morgan (6 episodes, 1992)
Elizabeth Rider	...	Susie Dillon (6 episodes, 1992)
Bobby Coombes	...	Phil Dillon (6 episodes, 1992)
Caleb Lloyd	...	Kenny Dillon (6 episodes, 1992)
Edward O'Connell	...	Jimmy Hammond (5 episodes, 1992)
Michael Carter	...	Arnie (4 episodes, 1992)
John Francis	...	Taffy Davies (4 episodes, 1992)
Shirley Stelfox	...	Helen (4 episodes, 1992)
Peter O'Toole	...	Barry Newman (3 episodes, 1992)
Peter Howitt	...	Steve Harris (3 episodes, 1992)
Seamus O'Neill	...	Harry Travers (3 episodes, 1992)
Neil Caple	...	Det. Chief Insp. Riggs (3 episodes, 1992)
Gareth Marks	...	Wally Simpkins (3 episodes, 1992)
David J. Nichols	...	Johnny Blair (3 episodes, 1992)

Storyline

Former soldiers in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment struggle to come to terms with civilian life after leaving the army.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min 55 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Brothers In Arms"
Written by Mark Knopfler
Performed by Dire Straits

User Reviews

Excellent 6 Part Series Drama

Civvies is an excellent, gripping drama about a groups of ex-paratroopers who leave army life to start a security firm. The 6 parts revolve around the bombing of a pub when they were in Belfast.

Jason Isaacs plays Frank Dillon, a real anti-hero, who has to deal with life in civilian (civvies) clothes.

There are also notable performances by Peter O'Toole and Peter Howitt (from UK TV Show Bread - the first "Joey").