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Behind the Lines

1985 documentary series following the progress of 25 prospective of the Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre.

1. Fain Would I Climb (35 mins)

7. The End is Where We Start From

The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have ed. (1985)

29 mins

6. The Ice is All Around

The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy! (1985)

5. Brother To Dragons, Companion to Owls

'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast. (1985)

4. Now You Don't

Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight. (1985)

3. Faint, Yet Pursuing

Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food. (1985)

2. Red in Tooth and Claw

Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps. (1985)

1. Fain Would I Climb

Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins. (1985)