Civvies

"WAR WAS HELL... BUT NOT AS HARD AS HOME"

1991-02-20 Drama 7.667

Former soldiers in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment struggle to come to terms with civilian life after leaving the army.

Storyline

Former soldiers in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment struggle to come to terms with civilian life after leaving the army.

First Aired

1991-02-20
Last Aired

1992-10-27
Creator

Lynda La Plante
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Frank Dillon retires from the Army after 18 years and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. H...More

Frank Dillon retires from the Army after 18 years and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. He tries to find a job, while trying to resist the temptation of the easy money offered by working for the local gangland villain, Barry Newman. He argues violently with his wife and ignores his children. He takes one of his former colleagues, who was shot in the throat by a sniper, under his wing and tries to restore some of his self-respect.Less

50mins 1992-09-22

2. Episode 2

The stress of civilian life causes Taffy to crack up with frightening consequences. Dillon and Steve g...More

The stress of civilian life causes Taffy to crack up with frightening consequences. Dillon and Steve get a new job.Less

50mins 1992-09-29

3. Episode 3

Frank and his team of ex-paras go to Scotland to tackle salmon poachers. When they arrive, they find t...More

Frank and his team of ex-paras go to Scotland to tackle salmon poachers. When they arrive, they find that security is being dealt with by another ex-para, Tony Malone, the soldier whom Frank blames for the bomb explosion which killed six of his young recruits in Belfast.Less

50mins 1992-10-06

4. Episode 4

Frank is stunned by the suicide of his military buddy Steve. The ex-paras form a company, Stag Securit...More

Frank is stunned by the suicide of his military buddy Steve. The ex-paras form a company, Stag Security Car Hire. They are contracted to do a job for local gangster Barry Newman. Tensions mount between Frank and Jimmy.Less