ITV The paras

[eubank]

ITV tonight , new documentary series on the para's. Should be interesting, not seen a good one since the classic done in the 80's.

[IanC]

Thanks for the heads up mate.

[darrenbate]

Good watch. Although, I must admit, I do like SAS Who Dares Wins as well.

[Seigfried]

The training seems a bit soft to me, I hope they just toned it down for the cameras. Shot within Merville Bks mainly.


Loved 'The Paras' from the early 80s!

[Totenhead]

The training seems a bit soft to me, I hope they just toned it down for the cameras. Shot within Merville Bks mainly.


Loved 'The Paras' from the early 80s!

I dont think they could show the one from 80s again !!

[JK53]

This one
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jsgmy

[eubank]

This one
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jsgmy

Well found ! What a theme tune. I too thought it wouldn't be palatable for a modern audience, mainly on account of the moustaches ...

[eubank]

The milling ..." This is not come dancing, you're allowed to hit !"
" come on youre letting Campbell overtake ye ! A jock! We built a wall to keep them out!"

[Paul B]

The BBC series from the early 80s was essential viewing. Sad to say that Corporal Al Slater- one of the training staff featured in the series- was later killed in action in Northern Ireland whilst serving with the SAS and was awarded a Military Medal.


The series was ground-breaking for it's time and obviously generated loads of interest as it was aired just after the Falkland's War in which the regiment had played such a prominent role. It's held up really well, I think.


All the best


Paul.

[eubank]

Yes sad about Al Slater. Tough missions those.
Have enjoyed watching these 7 episodes again, excellent documentary, as you say stands up very well. Good insight and quite thorough. Far better than the ITV one !