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Spearhead

Season 1 Episode 2: Leave

Given two weeks 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.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Suspect

1. Suspect

Aired: Jul 18, 1978

The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined t...

Episode 2 Leave

2. Leave

Aired: Jul 25, 1978

Given two weeks furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another wha...

Episode 3 Loyalties

3. Loyalties

Aired: Aug 1, 1978

The platoon is back home under the temporary command of an nco. One of his me...

Episode 4 Jackal

4. Jackal

Aired: Aug 8, 1978

The Royals are back on duty in Northern Ireland and frustrated at having to t...

Episode 6 Thieves in the Night

6. Thieves in the Night

Aired: Aug 22, 1978

A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Ro...

Episode 7 Truth Games

7. Truth Games

Aired: Aug 29, 1978

With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now ap...

Info about Spearhead

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama