The Paras: Men of War
2019 · ITV1 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Episode 3
Fri, 25 Jan, 8:00 am
The third and final programme provides a vivid insight into how Paras need to be ready to fight at all times, their perspectives on being first into conflict - and how they face up to the prospect of death either during a battle, or in making dangerous parachute jumps. It also includes the stories of the recruits trying their hardest to get in. Major Nick French is getting married - but in the back of his mind, he's aware that any Para needs to be ready for war at a moment's notice.
About
The Paras: Men of War features unprecedented access to the elite Parachute Regiment, after its doors were opened to a UK network broadcaster's cameras for the first time in a generation.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Fri, 11 Jan· 60 minIn the first programme, 41 recruits start training at Catterick barracks.
- E02
Episode 2
Fri, 18 Jan· 60 minTo earn the Parachute Regiment's maroon beret, the remaining Para recruits are subjected to the most physical and psychologically-challenging aspects of their 28-day course. In this episode, the platoon starts the Army's toughest selection process. It's the ultimate challenge of resilience and character. The battle-hardened instructors make no compromises.
- E03
Episode 3
Fri, 25 Jan· 60 minThe third and final programme provides a vivid insight into how Paras need to be ready to fight at all times, their perspectives on being first into conflict - and how they face up to the prospect of death either during a battle, or in making dangerous parachute jumps. It also includes the stories of the recruits trying their hardest to get in. Major Nick French is getting married - but in the back of his mind, he's aware that any Para needs to be ready for war at a moment's notice.
