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Privates is a 2013 BBC One drama television series set in 1960 which follows the stories of eight privates who are part of the last intake of National Service, and their relationships with their officers and non-commissioned officers, civilian staff and families. The series was written by Damian Wayling, directed by Bryn Higgins and produced by Nick Pitt.
The setting is the fictional North Yorkshire Regiment, although for dramatic effect the characters are from a variety of backgrounds including London, Liverpool, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Filmed in Northern Ireland, extras were provided by soldiers, wives and families of 2nd Battalion, The Rifles. Locations were Ballykinler Army Base, Tyrella Beach, South Promenade Newcastle.
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Season01
- S01E01Episode 1January 7, 2013—Britain 1960: as the age of respectability gives way to the era of rock and roll, we follow the stories of eight privates who are part of th
- S01E02Episode 2January 8, 2013—Corporal Barrowman drills Two Section on the parade ground. He is aghast that McIllvenny has permission to wear 'soft shoes' and that Privat
- S01E03Episode 3January 9, 2013—Cpl Barrowman challenges Two Section to beat One Section's time on the assault course, while Pte White-Bowne reveals to Capt Gulliver he is
- S01E04Episode 4January 10, 2013—The reasons behind Barrowman's demotion are revealed during a nuclear fallout drill, and the corporal is pushed to the edge when White-Bowne
- S01E05Episode 5January 11, 2013—As preparations for the Remembrance Day parade begin, Capt Gulliver plans to hand in his resignation to make a fresh start with his wife. Bu
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