Series

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7.52 votes19781hEndedDrama

Synopsis

Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

Episodes

Series 1

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1. SuspectNow viewing1978-07-181hThe Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
2. Leave1978-07-251hGiven 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.
3. Loyalties1978-08-011hThe 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.
4. Jackal1978-08-081hBack 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.
5. Both Ends Against the Middle1974-08-151hFor 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?
6. Thieves in the Night1978-08-221hA 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.
7. Truth Games1978-08-291hWith 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.

Cast

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Stafford Gordon
Company Sergeant Major Gilby
Roy Holder
Sergeant Bilinski
Gordon Case
Private Mayhoe
Martin Jacobs
Lieutenant Pickering
Shaughan Seymour
Major Pitt
Glyn Grimstead
Private Meadows

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Is Spearhead available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Spearhead have?

Spearhead has 3 seasons and 19 episodes.

When did Spearhead first air?

Spearhead first aired in 1978.

Is Spearhead still running?

Spearhead's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Spearhead?

Spearhead is classified as Drama.