Spearhead (1978) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Spearhead online in HD.
Spearhead — Storyline
Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Nick McCarty
- Starring: Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case, Martin Jacobs, Shaughan Seymour, Glyn Grimstead
Spearhead — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1978-07-18 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 19 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
Spearhead — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Suspect (1978-07-18) — The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
- E2: Leave (1978-07-25) — Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.
- E3: Loyalties (1978-08-01) — The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his
- E4: Jackal (1978-08-08) — Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.
- E5: Both Ends Against the Middle (1974-08-15) — For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be per
- E6: Thieves in the Night (1978-08-22) — A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate o
- E7: Truth Games (1978-08-29) — With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an
Series 2
- E1: New Brooms (1979-06-18) — The Royals are posted to West Germany and 6 Platoon have been given a new CO. Meanwhile, Colby schemes to get rid of the troublesome Stevens, who reveals one of the (many) reasons
- E2: Matrimony (1979-06-25) — The strains in Box's marriage lead him to a blunder during tank exercises. His wife is lonely, homesick and harbouring a secret. And Gadd's stag party (he's getting married in the
- E3: Pressures (1979-07-02) — Twiss and Gilbey are both thinking about promotion. Bilinski wants to marry Helga, but she's an escapee from communist East Germany, and Army Intelligence thinks she may be a spy.
- E4: Leave Takers (1979-07-09) — Adams's father visits from England. Tensions are still high between them, but a visit to the museum of Belsen concentration camp has a surprising effect. Stevens, permanently angry
- E5: Repercussions (1979-07-16) — Pickering causes a serious incident on the heavily defended border between East and West Germany, forcing 6 Platoon to weigh up the conflicting demands of humanity, group loyalty,
- E6: Waiting Games (1979-07-23) — 6 Platoon are back on active duty in Northern Ireland. During a nighttime surveillance operation, they're ambushed and Twiss goes missing, presumed captured. Enquiries among locals
Series 3
- E1: Night Games (1981-07-30) — B Company has been sent to Hong Kong, still for the time being part of the British empire. Gilbey trains new recruits while 6 Platoon has the inglourious task of hunting down and h
- E2: Have a Happy Day (1981-08-06)
- E3: Another Happy Day (1981-08-13) — The platoon is still on furlough. Some of the squaddies have been brawling in the local bars and brothels. Mayhoe encounters racism in the army. Adams's father visits the refugee c
- E4: The Macau Connection (1981-08-20) — Bilinski's love affair with the lady from Macau has left him open to blackmail by the snakeheads, who want him to join their trafficking racket. When a search party is sent, his in
- E5: Loyalties (1981-08-27) — Bilinski is under investigation for possible complicity in people smuggling for the snakeheads in return for dubious favours received. Box is furious: he should have been going hom
- E6: Futures (1981-09-03) — It's time to go home. There are debts to be paid, treasured possessions to be left behind, goodbyes to be said. And futures to think about. Can a Black man like Mayhoe get promotio
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Spearhead have? 3 season(s) with 19 episodes.
Who created Spearhead? Nick McCarty.
Where can I watch Spearhead? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
