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Where are the female Marines?

Six years after women were given the chance to become Royal Marines, none of them have completed the training. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Rebecca Ricks has spoken to one of those who has tried.

It was a historic moment when the Royal Marines opened their doors to women. But six years on, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has learned that no women have made it through the gruelling training course - despite more than 900 applying. So why hasn't it happened yet? In this episode of 5 Minutes On, our reporter Rebecca Ricks speaks for the first time to some of those who've come close to joining one of the world's most elite fighting forces.

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  • Sun 2 Feb 2025 00:55