Les 13 épisodes de la troisième saison se passent en Nouvelle-Zélande et en Allemagne avec une incursion à Amsterdam. Cette saison met en avant la fusion entre régiments, situation durement vécue par les unités à l'époque à cause des restrictions budgétaires de l'armée.
La compagnie des Fusiliers du Roi est en exercice en Nouvelle-Zélande et fait face à l'hostilité de leurs homologues locaux. Le sergent Tony Wilton, le caporal Paddy Garvey et le caporal suppléant Dave Tucker partagent leur expérience avec le fusilier novice Vinny Bowles. Mais ce qui commence comme une rivalité amicale avec les Kiwis menace de devenir incontrôlable. Pendant ce temps à Hong Kong, Nancy Garvey, Donna Tucker et la jeune Sheena Bowles réservent une surprise pour leurs maris. L'excitation monte pour les hommes de la compagnie A à l'appoche de l'exercice de tir à balles réelles qui se termine par un drame, la mort du jeune Vinny Bowles. Toujours en vacances en Nouvelle-Zélande avec Donna et Sheena, Nancy discute de son avenir avec Paddy.
Dans les épisodes 3 et 4, les officiers sont confrontés à la fusion entre les régiments des Fusiliers du Roi et de Cumbria. Ils essayent de remonter le moral de la compagnie alors que le régiment se prépare au transfert en Allemagne. Dans ce but, les hommes sont affectés à la construction de ponts. Mais la fusion imminente des régiments ne risque pas d'améliorer leur moral. Pendant ce temps à Londres, le Lt Col Osbourne se bat pour l'avenir des Fusiliers du Roi. Mais pour Nancy et Paddy, il y a une question encore plus urgente à traiter, celle de l'avenir de leur mariage.
La fusion est achevée et tous tentent de s'adapter tant bien que mal aux nouveaux arrangements. Les Fusiliers du Roi ont pris leur nouveau poste en Allemagne, mais une rivalité inévitable monte entre les deux régiments fusionnés, qui met Dave Tucker en difficulté pendant un exercice. Cependant, l'arrivée du lieutenant-colonel Nick Hammond, leur nouveau commandant en chef, secoue les officiers et les hommes.
L'effondrement du mariage de Paddy Garvey a des répercussions directes au cours d'exercices ratés. Paddy essaye de faire face à la vie de célibataire quand il rencontre Christina Meissner. Mais après une soirée avec elle, une accusation est en passe de détruire définitivement sa carrière militaire (S3, Ep5). Plus tard, Paddy et Christina se retrouvent finalement ensemble.
Dans l'épisode 11, les hommes se rendent à Amsterdam pour une période de R & R "rest and recuperation". Keiron Voce et Kate Butler finissent par s'avouer leurs sentiments. Le Major Ridley donne à Paddy Garvey une chance de faire ses preuves lors d'un exercice. Il fait bonne impression mais a du mal à obtenir la reconnaissance qu'il mérite. Les hommes du régiment se préparent à partir en Bosnie dans le dernier épisode et l'émotion atteint son paroxisme avant le départ.
Le microcosme du régiment est le reflet de tous les événements de la vie et la palette de tous les sentiments et ressentis humains. Car ce sont des histoires fondamentalement humaines, le cadre militaire n'étant qu'un prétexte en résonnance avec l'actualité de l'époque en Angleterre.
La première série de Soldier, Soldier se situe en Angleterre au moment du retour des Fusiliers du Roi après une affectation traumatisante de six mois en Irlande du Nord et la tragédie de leurs derniers jours. Les officiers et les hommes du régiment d'infanterie attendent avec impatience et émotion de retrouver leurs familles dans leur Quartier général basé dans les Midlands.
Après le bonheur des retrouvailles, la vie militaire reprend vite ses droits. Le major Tom Cadnam participe à des manœuvres contre un officier rival, le major Dickie Bird de la compagnie D, qui remettent en question son jugement, avant qu'il ne découvre que son ennemi juré a eu une liaison avec sa femme, Laura, quand il était en Irlande du Nord. Cadman se bat pour sauver son honneur sur le champ de bataille et sur le front privé, tandis que sa femme doit prendre la plus importante décision de sa vie, rester avec son mari ou partir avec Dickie.
Au régiment, les épouses sont souvent désillusionnées, les petites amies pleines de rancune contre l'intrusion de l'armée au sein de leur relation et les enfants souffrent de l'absence de leur papa pendant des mois. Mais il suffit d'une traversée nocturne périlleuse dans une rivière glacée et un parcours du combattant épuisant, pour que les hommes ne pensent plus à leurs problèmes privés.
La compagnie est chargée de suppléer au travail des éboueurs en grève, ce qui met le sergent-major Chick Henwood face à un dilemne : le devoir envers ses hommes ou la fidélité envers son frère qui est l'un des grévistes. Tucker attrappe une septicémie en manipulant les ordures tandis que sa femme qui s'ennuie avec la vie de l'armée, est finalement retrouvée dans un club hors-limites.
Le mariage de Tony Wilton se heurte à des difficultés quand il privilégie sa carrière de boxeur avant sa femme et son nouveau-né. Lorsque le caporal Tony Wilton, le meilleur boxeur des Fusiliers du Roi, est éliminé de la compétition, Garvey et Tucker planifient un plan qui tombe à l'eau.
Dans l'épisode 6, David Tucker découvre que sa femme le trompe alors qu'il s'entraîne au Pays de Galles. Dans un accès de folle jalousie, il frappe un sous-officier et, de rage, déserte l'armée. Mais l'armée est sa seule famille et une fois de retour, il passe en cour martiale. Donna espère qu'il sera radié pour dire adieu à cette existence qu'elle exècre. Le soldat n'est finalement condamné qu'à une légère peine d'emprisonnement au désespoir de Donna.
La famille Anderson se prépare au passage de la vie de soldat à la vie d'officier. Au moment où Ian obtient sa promotion dans le corps de renseignements, un vol à grande échelle est découvert dans les magasins de matériel militaire sous sa responsabilité, ce qui menace ses chances d'avenir.
La première saison est intégralement filmée dans le Staffordshire, comté du centre de l'Angleterre faisant partie de la région des Midlands de l'Ouest. À partir de 1992, la production décide d'élargir le champ d'action des Fusiliers du Roi à l'étranger.
Dès lors, le régiment reçoit différentes affectations à travers le globe. La deuxième série se situe à Hong Kong, suivie d'un déplacement en 1993 en Nouvelle-Zélande puis en Allemagne pour la troisième saison. Pour Robson c'est l'opportunité formidable de voyager à travers le globe et de découvrir d'autres pays pour la première fois de sa vie.
Season 4 - Episode 1
Stormy Weather
Aired Monday 20 Sep. 1994 on ITV
The men return from Bosnia and discover that they're heading to Cyprus. After the presetations of Romania service medals to the lads, Tony Wilton is disappointed to discover that he has been passed over for promotion and decides, to Joy's horror, to apply for the SAS. Dave Tucker discovers that he is the frame for a paternity suit.
Season 4 - Episode 2
Away Games
Aired Monday 27 Sep. 1994 on ITV
The men and their wives arrive in Cyprus to start Exercise Lion Sun, as Donna, Marsha, and Donna's sister Kelly arrives for their cheap holiday. The men make a number of mistakes on exercise but are redeemed when they intervene in a critical situation. Major Kieran Voce meets a face from the past.
Season 4 - Episode 3
Damage
Aired Monday 4 Oct. 1994 on ITV
The lads take part in a landing exercise but, despite careful preparation, there is an accident and Tucker is nearly drowned. A beach landing exercise is suspended after two men fall overboard. Donna's sister Kelly falls for one of the locals and Major Kieran Voce has divided loyalties over his love life.
Season 4 - Episode 4
Second Sight
Aired Monday 11 Oct. 1994 on ITV
A prank in the Officer's Mess causes trouble for Tucker but he faces even more trouble when memories of Bosnia return to haunt Company Sergeant Major Michael Stubbs. Garvey is still in hospital and the boys are worried when they are told that his sight may or may not return.
Season 4 - Episode 5
Over the Top
Aired Monday 18 Oct. 1994 on ITV
The lads are overjoyed to learn that the regiment's tour of duty to Germany has been cut short and that they are to return to UK to carry out ceremonial duties in London and Windsor. The arrival of soldiers from the US Army for a training exercise forces rivalries to bubble to the surface and have far reaching consequences for Sergeant Tony Wilton and his wife Joy.
Season 4 - Episode 6
Proud Man
Aired Monday 25 Oct. 1994 on ITV
The arrival of soldiers from the US Army for a training exercise forces rivalries to bubble to the surface and have far reaching consequences for Sergeant Tony Wilton and his wife Joy.
Season 4 - Episode 7
Further Education
Aired Monday 1 Nov. 1994 on ITV
The Battalian is now back in the UK, and preparing for two important events - the first quard duty at Windsor Castle, and a D-Day commemoration organised by Jennings. Donna Tucker finally follows her dream to continue her education whilst Dave finds the words of a veteran sobering. Tony and Joy fall out but are reunited when Joy goes into labour early.
Season 4 - Episode 8
Baby Love
Aired Monday 8 Nov. 1994 on ITV
Joy Wilton brings her new baby, Lauren, home from hospital but she is snatched during a football match at the barracks. Paddy Garvey realises a few home truths when he takes his nephew out for a cruise on the river whilst Nelson has some trouble to deal with. A football match is cut short when trouble arises.
Season 4 - Episode 9
Band of Gold
Aired Monday 15 Nov. 1994 on ITV
Disaster is successfully averted when Garvey, Tucker and Farrell follow Voce on his stag night and rescue him from serious embarrassment at the hands of an exotic dancer. The day of Major Kieran Voce and Captain Kate Butler's wedding arrives and Lieutenant Jeremy Forsythe and the lads help to rescue the day. Donna Tucker starts to get closer to her tutor.
Season 4 - Episode 10
Going Back
Aired Monday 22 Nov. 1994 on ITV
Garvey has received his nedal at Buckingham Palace and the other lads are fascinated to see that his romance with Sergeant Sally Hawkins seems to be progressing. An old flame from Major James McCudden seeks his help when an old friend falls on hard times. The Stubbs face more trouble when Marsha's son struggles at training camp.
Season 4 - Episode 11
Poles Apart
Aired Monday 29 Nov. 1994 on ITV
The arrival of a new soldier in the regiment and the return of Eddie Nelson's brother into his life causes trouble. An NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) exercise is underway under the command of Major Voce, who is acting CO while Lt. Col. Jennings is away.
Season 4 - Episode 12
Bombshell
Aired Monday 6 Dec. 1994 on ITV
The boys are on exercise at an army training ground, in the middle of an NCO cadre, while at the married quarters Joy is preparing for a party with the girls. The girls get together and Donna confesses her love for Mark. Sergeant Sally Hawkins wants to join in but her fun is short lived when a fire breaks out.
Season 4 - Episode 13
Changing the Guard
Aired Monday 13 Dec. 1994 on ITV
As the soldiers assemble at the church for Wilton's funeral, the women express their concern for Joy, everyone starts to move on.
Season 3 - Episode 1
Shifting Sands
Aired Monday 7 Sep. 1993 on ITV
"A" Company of the King's Fusiliers are on exercise in New Zealand and are facing hostility from their local counterparts. They are soon joined by the women after an unexpected windfall. Sergeant Tony Wilton, Corporal Paddy Garvey, and Lance Corporal Dave Tucker share their experience with newcomer fusilier Vinny Bowles. But what starts out as a friendly rivalry with the Kiwis threatens to get out of hand – as does Wilton's private life. Meanwhile in Hong Kong, Nancy Garvey, Donna Tucker and the young Sheena Bowles have a surprise in store for their husbands.
Season 3 - Episode 2
Live Fire
Aired Monday 14 Sep. 1993 on ITV
Rivalries surface during a live firing exercise and it spells disaster for one man. Tony Wilton has to decide how to leave things in New Zealand. Excitement mounts for the men of "A" Company and especially for Fusilier Vinny Bowles as the day of exercise with live ammunition draws near. Still on holiday in New Zealand with Donna and Sheena, Nancy tries to discuss her future with Paddy, but an unforeseen disaster intervenes.
Season 3 - Episode 3
Base Details
Aired Monday 21 Sep. 1993 on ITV
As the arrangements for the amalgamations of the regiments are fought out, the CO realises that he must fight battles closer to home. The officers are faced with the difficult task of rebuilding the morale of "A" Company as the regiment prepares for the transfer to Germany. They take part in a bridge building exercise to improve morale.
But for Nancy and Paddy there is an even more pressing matter to be dealt with. Meanwhile in London, Lt Col Osbourne fights for the future of the King's Fusiliers and is forced to make a critical personal decision.
Season 3 - Episode 4
Fall Out
Aired Monday 28 Sep. 1993 on ITV
The merger between the King's Fusiliers and the Cumbrians is complete and all men struggle to cope with the new arrangements. The King's Own Fusiliers have taken up their new posting in Germany and there is inevitable rivalry between the men of the two amalgamated regiments. During an exercise, Dave Tucker facing losing his stripe. However, the arrival of Lt Col Nick Hammond, their new hard-hitting commanding officer, shakes up the officers and the men alike. Meanwhile, Sgt Wilton faces a more personal crisis.
Season 3 - Episode 5
Disintegration
Aired Monday 5 Oct. 1993 on ITV
The wives of the men of the King's Own Fusiliers need a nursery and it is Marsha Stubbs who takes control of the situation. The collapse of the Garvey's marriage spell trouble for Paddy and matters compound Paddy, still missing Nancy desperately, is trying to cope with life as a bachelor when he meets Christina Meissner things start to look up. But not for long, as in the space of one evening a misguided accusation result in events which could lead to the end of his entire military career.
Season 3 - Episode 6
Hide and Seek
Aired Monday 12 Oct. 1993 on ITV
Major Radley decides to stage an escape and evasion exercise but has to juggle the exercise and his family commitments whilst Fusilier Luke Robert's desire to move up has dire consequences. Bernie Roberts is faced with a crisis and her husband must be brought back from exercise. However the object of the 'escape and evasion' is to remain hidden for three days and Roberts is determined to stay the course. Meanwhile Major Tim Radley's wife Sandra meet a face from her past.
Season 3 - Episode 7
Trouble and Strife
Aired Monday 19 Oct. 1993 on ITV
An accusation could tear the Stubbs family apart. Marsha Stubbs manages to obtain the funds to refurbish the nursery after the fire but when it goes missing she's in the frame for its theft.
Season 3 - Episode 8
Hard Knocks
Aired Monday 26 Oct. 1993 on ITV
The arrival of the General's ADC in advance of a visit causes potential embarrassment for Kate Butler but ends up winning her glory. Glory isn't on the cards for Luke Roberts. Lieutenant Kate Butler, as the only woman in the King's Own Fusiliers, is anxious to prove herself a good officer. A visiting general keeps her on her toes, but life gets difficult when romance blossoms with an officer from another unit who proves to be less of a bachelor than he at first appeared to be. Meanwhile, Luke Roberts faces problems in the boxing ring.
Season 3 - Episode 9
Camouflage
Aired Monday 2 Nov. 1993 on ITV
A bungled exercise is the first of the CO's troubles and when he meets the daughter of a local historian his troubles deepen. The Stubb's children befriend a group of East German refugees.
Season 3 - Episode 10
Staying Together
Aired Monday 9 Nov. 1993 on ITV
Bernie Roberts has trouble convincing the authorities that she's not to blame for an accident. Kieron Voce faces criticism from senior officers but the lads back him up and Paddy and Christina finally get together.
Season 3 - Episode 11
Dutch Courage
Aired Monday 16 Nov. 1993 on ITV
The men head to Amsterdam for some R&R and take a colleague to allow his wife a break. Keiron Voce ask Kate Butler face wagging tongues about their closeness but finally face up to their true feelings for each other.
Season 3 - Episode 12
Stand by Me
Aired Monday 23 Nov. 1993 on ITV
Major Ridley gives Paddy Garvey a chance to prove himself on a key exercise. Paddy Garvey makes a good impression but has trouble getting the recognition he deserves. The Stubbs have to deal with the fallout of Sarah's earlier actions and the men find out where their next posting will be.
Season 3 - Episode 13
Leaving
Aired Monday 30 Nov. 1993 on ITV
Preparations are underway and emotions run high as the men of the regiment prepare to leave for Bosnia.
Season 2 - Episode 1
A Man's Life
Aired Monday 21 Sep. 1992 on ITV
The Kings Fusiliers embark on a gruelling rock climbing exercise in Snowdonia accompanied by a journalist who is the Lt. Col. Dan Fortune's new love interest. For newcomer Second Lieutenant Kate Butler it is her first chance to prove herself as a leader. When Colonel Fortune's helicopter crashes in woods, the exercise is suspended and a desperate rescue attempt is mounted.
Season 2 - Episode 2
Something Old, Something New
Aired Monday 28 Sep. 1992 on ITV
On the eve of the regimentary departure to Hong Kong, Corporal Paddy Garvey and Corporal Nancy Thorpe decide to get married. But as the wedding approaches, a face from Garvey's past stirs up old resentments and shows a darker side to his personality causing Nancy to question whether she wants to marry him. Nancy has second thoughts when she suspects Paddy of being an army bully.
Season 2 - Episode 3
A Touch of the Sun
Aired Monday 5 Oct. 1992 on ITV
The Kings Fusiliers arrive in Hong Kong but its not all sunshine as the men and their families settle in and everyone has trouble acclimatising to the new environment and climate. New Company Commander Lt. Alex Pereira decides he wants his company to be the best but it has dire consequences for everyone. Joy Wilton's convinced baby Matthew is really sick and becomes jealous when her live-in maid seems to have more success in calming him down. Meanwhile her husband gets off to a bad start with his new Platoon Commander.
Season 2 - Episode 4
Lifelines
Aired Monday 12 Oct, 1992 on ITV
Tucker is over the moon when he finds out he's going to be a dad, but his joy is short-lived. Donna is terrified at the prospect of motherhood and when the men go off on manoeuvres she feels completely isolated with her fears. Tucker is devastated when Donna decides to have an abortion. Lt. Alex Pereira and Lt. Kate Butler start getting close.
Season 2 - Episode 5
Saving Face
Aired Monday 19 Oct. 1992 on ITV
Major Bob Cochrane gets too close to the daughter of an influential Chinese businessman and matters could force him out of the army as a diplomatic scandal threatens to break when he is charged with attempted rape. Colonel Dan tries to intervene and contain the situation within army ranks but the young girl's father is determined to let the Chinese authorities deal with the matter. Rivalry between the men and women surfaces during a dragon boat race.
Season 2 - Episode 6
Lost and Found
Aired Monday Oct 26, 1992 on ITV
After A trip to a Hong Kong brothel, the lads of the King's Own Fusiliers bring back to camp more than just fond memories of a good night out. Military policewoman Nancy is brought in to investigate the outbreak of V.D. and soon discovers that her husband Paddy Garvey and his mates are at the top of the list. The desire to become Lance Corporals almost ends in disaster for David Tucker and Midnight Rawlings after they attend a local brothel. Tucker is terrified that Donna will discover that he has a 'dose of the clap' and decides to take the matter into his own hands. Meanwhile, pregnant Donna is convinced Tucker has gone off her because he keeps giving her the cold shoulder in bed. The CO has his own troubles when his wife takes refuge of the child of an illegal immigrant.
Season 2 - Episode 7
The Last Post
Aired Monday 2 Nov. 1992 on ITV
A bunch of marines are no match for the King's Fusiliers during jungle training but when a bush fire breaks out their rivalry is forgotten and it's all hands to the pumps. Meanwhile Lt. Colonel Dan Fortune is worried that his men will be thrown on the scrap heap if the King's Fusiliers are to be merged with another regiment because of the reorganisation of the armed forces. His mood isn't helping his wife Rachel, who is preoccupied with setting up her office as a freelance journalist. In her enthusiasm to get a new fax and mobile phone, she fails to notice her husband's growing fears. 2nd Lt. Kate Butler faces hostility from the Marines during an exercise but has the last laugh.
Season 1 - Episode 1
All the King's Men
Aired Monday 10 Jun. 1991 on ITV
After a 6-month tour of duty in Northern Ireland andtragedy strikes on their final days, everyone in the King's Fusiliers Infantry Regiment is pleased to return to their headquarters in the Midlands. Company Commander, Major Tom Cadman, has to have a tough talk with one of his officers. Corporal Tony Wilton is especially anxious to get home, his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he wants to be there for her in the delivery room. Corporal Nancy Thorpe's desire to follow up a theft results in her friend going into labour.
Season 1 - Episode 2
Fun and Games
Aired Monday 17 Jun. 1991 on ITV
Major Tom Cadnam is taking part in an exercise against his counterpart, Major Bird of "D" Company, , and has a fight on his hand with him not only in the patrol competition, but for the affections of his wife. He discovers his old rival has been having an affair with his wife whilst he's been in Northern Ireland. Bird loses both and Cadman and Laura decide to make a go of their marriage.
Season 1 - Episode 3
Dirty Work
Aired Monday 24 Jun. 1991 on ITV
The men are charged with cleaning up rubbish due to a national strike. Company "A" are involved in helping with refuse collection from hospitals and schools during the refuse workers strike. None of them are happy, least of all Company Sergeant Major Chick Henwood, finds his loyalties tested as his brother is one of the strikers. Tucker gets blood-poisoning and his wife, who is bored with army life, is finally found having a night out in an out-of-bounds club.
Season 1 - Episode 4
Fighting Spirit
Aired Monday 1 Jul. 1991 on ITV
A boxing competition causes divided loyalties amongst the men and their families and betting leaves some out of pocket. When Corporal Tony Wilton, the King's Fusiliers' top boxer, is knocked out of the team, Garvey and Tucker plan a betting coup. Their scheme is wrecked, however, when in a shock development Wilton is recalled. Meanwhile the wives and Nancy find an acrobatic way of witnessing the men - only the climatic final.
Season 1 - Episode 5
Battlefields
Aired Monday 8 Jul. 1991 on ITV
Veteran explosives expert Sergeant Freddie Lewis supervises specialist battle training for "A" Company and five members from the Territorial Army. Meanwhile, his oldest friend Chick Henwood has fallen in love with Lewis' estranged wife Katherine and his wife prepares to leave him. During the training weekend, Lewis shows disturbing signs of mental instability. The men are partnered with the Territorial Army in an exercise but who has the last laugh?
Season 1 - Episode 6
Loyal to the Corps
Aired Monday 15 Jul. 1991 on ITV
Private David Tucker discovers his wife has been playing away whilst he's been training in Wales. In a fit of jealous rage, he attacks an NCO and is court-martialled leading to the possibility of his being discharged from the army. Will he be discharged from the army, the only family he knows? Tucker's defending officer, Lieutenant Nick Pasco is forced to choose between the army and the woman he loves.
Season 1 - Episode 7
Flying Colours
Aired Monday 22 Jul. 1991 on ITV
A black cloud hangs over "A" Company when a large scale theft is discovered from the military stores. The Anderson family prepare for the transition from soldier to officer life as Ian prepare for promotion but will a colleagues criminal dealings and desire to hide the truth threatens his chances for the future.
Season 5 - Episode 1
For Better, For Worse
Aired Monday 5 Sep. 1995 on ITV
Life is far from sweet for Tucker, separated from wife Donna and son Macauley. The Tuckers are forced back together when Macaulay is taken into care. Michael Stubbs is struggling with life as an officer and when an exercise goes wrong and the investigation by SIB brings Garvey into contact with his past.
Season 5 - Episode 2
Second Change
Aired Monday 12 Sep. 1995 on ITV
The Tuckers have moved back in together to reclaim their son from social services, but the reconcilation is fiery. They receive help from Nancy to find the truth about Macaulay. Jo Farrell seeks Marsha Stubbs help to woo Collette but it starts to backfire when their partners become suspicious.
Season 5 - Episode 3
Love Not Money
Aired Monday 19 Sep. 1995 on ITV
No one has written a summary for "Love Not Money." Contribute! A boxing competition causes dreams to be made and broken. Jo Farrell's money troubles start to spiral out of control as Collette sets her heart on a wedding they can't afford.
Season 5 - Episode 4
Bushed
Aired Monday 26 Sep. 1995 on ITV
The King's Own Fusiliers are sent to the Northern Territory of Australia for survival training. L/Cpl Evans is badly injured when a patrol vehicle crashes during a dust storm and B Company and are introduced to their Medical Officer who ruffles a few feathers. Their true test is during an exercise in the outback when all their skills are put to the test.
Season 5 - Episode 5
Far Away
Aired Monday 3 Oct. 1995 on ITV
Michael Stubbs is keen to make a good impression in front of the Australians and his superiors but luck is not on his side and an event back at home makes him realise that the army is not all he should think about.
Season 5 - Episode 6
Ill Wind
Aired Monday 10 Oct. 1995 on ITV
The men take part in an "Exercise Jungle Bomber" in the dense Australian jungle to locate a crashed Australian World War Two aircraft. But exercise ends when the weather takes a turn for the worse and it causes Major Rory Taylor's dreams to be cut short.
Season 5 - Episode 7
Sweet Revenge
Aired Monday 17 Oct. 1995 on ITV
As the men return to the UK and go on leave, an face from Dave Tucker's past comes to visit. While Tucker takes his son to the zoo, Donna unwittingly lets Corporal Bryan Casey into her home. Paddy Garvey and Nancy Thorpe make some important decisions and Major Rory Taylor reflects on what might have been.
Season 5 - Episode 8
The Army Game
Aired Monday 24 Oct. 1995 on ITV
All is not well for Sergeant Brad Conner when he learns that his old girlfriend in Australia has contracted HIV, then a rifle goes missing during an exercise with the Territorial Army. Brad Connor receives some bad news from back home. The men go on exercise against the Territorials and one reservist causes a lot of trouble for Jo Farrell and Steve Evans.
Season 5 - Episode 9
Love and War
Aired Monday 31 Oct. 1995 on ITV
Joy Wilton's relationship with families officer Jim Greene develops while Evans and Farrell try to make some cash by selling dodgy red wine to the officers' summer ball. Michael and Marsha start to drift apart when these each pursue their own agendas. Joy Wilton has to decide if she should follow her heart and Jeremy Forsythe has to overcome his own enemies to triumph.
Season 5 - Episode 10
Leaving
Aired Monday 7 Nov. 1995 on ITV
A late cancellation at the registry office means Garvey and his ex-wife Nancy can tie the knot a second time. Paddy Garvey struggles to tell Dave Tucker his news until it's too late whilst Dave tries to woo back Donna. Complications during a live firing exercise results in a secret coming up to the surface.
Season 5 - Episode 11
Hard Lessons
Aired Monday 14 Nov. 1995 on ITV
New recruit Fusilier Andrew Butcher struggles to make a good impression on his first day but is causing trouble. His enthusiasm gets the better of him and his gun goes off by accident in a live fire exercise, shooting another soldier and leading to a major inquiry. His actions result in the Colonel's relationship being put under strain.
Season 5 - Episode 12
Stick Together
Aired Monday 21 Nov. 1995 on ITV
There's excitement at the news that 'B' Company are all of to South Africa, while Donna launces a magazine especially for army wives. Michael and Marsha Stubbs have to decide if they should give their marriage another chance. Corporal William Markham joins B Company and his wife creates friction amongst the other army wives.
Season 5 - Episode 13
Under the Sun
Aired Monday 28 Nov. 1995 on ITV
The opulent delights of Sun City fade into the background. B Company are sent to South Africa on exercise and to help build a new medical centre. The locals situation lead Jeremy Forsythe and Andy Butcher to let matters of the heart cloud their judgement.
Season 5 - Episode 14
Baptism of Fire
Aired Monday 5 Dec. 1995 on ITV
Civil war rebels capture. The men find themselves helping to rescue hostages in the African state of Mokindi. Paul and Sadie are reunited but have to decide whether an army romance is for them.
Season 5 - Episode 15
Twist of Fate
Aired Monday 12 Dec. 1995 on ITV
Left stranded in Makindi. The remaining men fight to escape from Mokindi with one soldier sacrificing his life for the others. Dave and Donna have to decide if it is the end of the line for their marriage.
