In the Highest Tradition
A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.
Cast: Ian Wooldridge
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Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Regimental HistoryThis episode includes looks at the origins of Emperor Joseph Bonaparte’s chamber pot, a druid oration and the story of goat who escaped being eaten to become a regimental mascot.CC29minNov 6, 1989
- 2. Royal Regiment of Fusiliers TraditionsThis episode includes the story of Millie the Mule and just why a rose is still eaten, raw, in one battalion’s mess. It also features the ‘White Helmets’, a team of motor cycle stunt riders. One team of retired soldiers has an average age of 74 years but they still meet up to perform stunts in front of their successors.CC29minNov 13, 1989
- 3. The GurkhasThis episode looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere ‘The Queen’s Truncheon’, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.CC29minNov 20, 1989
- 4. Royal Scots GreysThis looks at the illustrious history of the Royal Scots Greys with an account of how a French Imperial Eagle was won at Waterloo, and covers the tragic events of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the origins of the Victoria Cross and follows the transition from horse to the tank.CC29minNov 27, 1989
- 5. History of Grenadier Guards to Modern TimesThis features stories about the Grenadier Guards, the favourite tipple of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and how the King's Own Scottish Borderers made porridge palatable.CC29minDec 4, 1989
- 6. Regimental Treasures and TraditionsThis is a world where a Napoleonic Drum Major’s staff remains prized booty, a dog wears campaign medals awarded by Queen Victoria’s command and snuff is served from a ram called George.CC29minDec 11, 1989
In the Highest Tradition
19891 season6 episodesEnded
A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Begg
- Cast
- Ian Wooldridge
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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