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A Breed of Heroes

  • Episode aired Sep 4, 1994
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In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of... Read allIn 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.

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  • Director
    • Diarmuid Lawrence
  • Writers
    • Alan Judd(novel)
    • Charles Wood
  • Stars
    • Samuel West
    • Patrick Drury
    • Nicholas Farrell
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  • Director
    • Diarmuid Lawrence
  • Writers
    • Alan Judd(novel)
    • Charles Wood
  • Stars
    • Samuel West
    • Patrick Drury
    • Nicholas Farrell
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    Samuel West
    Samuel West
    • Lt. Charles Thoroughgoodas Lt. Charles Thoroughgood
    Patrick Drury
    • Maj. Anthony Hamilton-Smithas Maj. Anthony Hamilton-Smith
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Lt. Collan Gowrieas Lt. Collan Gowrie
    Robert Bathurst
    Robert Bathurst
    • Maj. Edward Lumleyas Maj. Edward Lumley
    Alexander Armstrong
    Alexander Armstrong
    • Capt. Henry Sandyas Capt. Henry Sandy
    Daniel Flynn
    Daniel Flynn
    • Lt. Tim Bryantas Lt. Tim Bryant
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    Julian Rhind-Tutt
    • Lt. Tim Bryantas Lt. Tim Bryant
    William Tapley
    William Tapley
    • Lt. Phillip Lambas Lt. Phillip Lamb
    Jonathan Firth
    Jonathan Firth
    • LCpl. Winnas LCpl. Winn
    Anthony Watson
    • LCpl. Winnas LCpl. Winn
    David Barrass
    • Sgt. Maj. Boneas Sgt. Maj. Bone
    Shaun Dingwall
    Shaun Dingwall
    • Lance-Corporalas Lance-Corporal
    Brendan Fleming
    Brendan Fleming
    • Wounded Boy's Fatheras Wounded Boy's Father
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Brian Beazelyas Brian Beazely
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Janetas Janet
    Neil Roberts
    Neil Roberts
    • Lieutenant Philip Lambas Lieutenant Philip Lamb
    Jake Wood
    Jake Wood
    • LCpl. Staggas LCpl. Stagg
    • Director
      • Diarmuid Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Alan Judd(novel)
      • Charles Wood
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    In 1971, fresh-faced, eager for heroics, the young officers arrive in Belfast. Pelted with rocks by kids, sniped at by the IRA, they take refuge in sex, black humour and the weird rituals of the officers' mess.
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      Scout: Is that somebody calling us?

      Charles: My Commanding Officer.

      Scout: He seems upset about something.

      Charles: Hard targets.

      Scout: What does that mean?

      Charles: Means, with us, we should either get under cover or make it difficult for the person about to shoot us, to shoot us without himself being shot.

      Scout: Is anyone about to shoot us?

      Charles: My Commanding Officer might if we don't go down.

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      • September 4, 1994 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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      • London, England, UK
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