The Paras

1x1
480 Platoon
Episode overview

Air date

Mar 03, 1983

The 480 Recruit Platoon begin training to become members of the Parachute Regiment.

1x2
The Maroon Machine
Episode overview

Air date

Mar 10, 1983

The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets.

1x3
Basic Wales
Episode overview

Air date

Mar 17, 1983

The recruits put their infantry theory into practice in the windy Welsh hills.

1x4
P Company
Episode overview

Air date

Mar 24, 1983

Recruits in 480 Platoon go through a rigorous three day test, known as 'P Company'.

1x5
Wings
Episode overview

Air date

Mar 31, 1983

Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton.

1x6
Ready For Anything
Episode overview

Air date

Apr 07, 1983

Advanced Tactics training

1x7 Show finale
Down To Earth
Episode overview

Air date

Apr 14, 1983

The recruits are posted to Northern Ireland on operations. (The 1984 repeat included an extra 10 minutes update on the original recruits 2 years later)

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