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Episode 6

Episode 6 of 6

First transmitted in 1989, this is the final part of a six part series which delves into the world of the British Army’s Regimental traditions and the stories behind them.

First transmitted in 1989, this is the final part of a six part series which delves into the world of the British Army’s Regimental traditions and the stories behind them. This 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.

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Mon 11 Dec 1989 20:00

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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four Army Collection

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four Army Collection
This programme is part of Army: A Very British Institution, a collection of classic ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programmes about the British Armed Forces available online to watch in full.

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