The Last Post

"Would you risk your life for a dying empire?"

2017-10-01 Drama TV-MA

Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.

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Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.

First Aired

2017-10-01
Last Aired

2017-11-05
Creator

Peter Moffat
Genre

Drama, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

army period drama military police yemen 1960s

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Season 1

1. The New Man

Captain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much-loved Captain ...More

Captain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much-loved Captain Nick Page of the Royal Military Police.Less

59mins 2017-10-01

2. Starfish

Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Ma...More

Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her baby's birth, and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.Less

59mins 2017-10-08

3. Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep

Captain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand that she hand over incrimi...More

Captain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand that she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the Royal Military Police base are cut short by a shocking discovery.Less

59mins 2017-10-15

4. The CO's Boy

The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison ca...More

The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison can't go on with her pregnancy. Alison confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.Less

59mins 2017-10-22

5. Precious Cargo

The NLF demand a swap. Alison watches over Ed, conflicted about their marriage. Honor confronts Martha...More

The NLF demand a swap. Alison watches over Ed, conflicted about their marriage. Honor confronts Martha. Yusra gets a coded message to Armstrong. Joe disobeys orders.Less

59mins 2017-10-29

6. The Bigger Picture

Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated...More

Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.Less