In the Highest Tradition

Season 1

6 episodes · Nov 6, 1989

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  • S1E1

    Regimental History

    Nov 6, 198929m

    This episode includes looks at the origins of Emperor Joseph Bonaparte’s chamber pot, a druid oration and the story of goat who escaped being eaten to become a regimental mascot.

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  • S1E2

    Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions

    Nov 13, 198929m

    This episode includes the story of Millie the Mule and just why a rose is still eaten, raw, in one battalion’s mess. It also features the ‘White Helmets’, a team of motor cycle stunt riders. One team of retired soldiers has an average age of 74 years but they still meet up to perform stunts in front of their successors.

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  • S1E3

    The Gurkhas

    Nov 20, 198929m

    This episode looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere ‘The Queen’s Truncheon’, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.

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  • S1E4

    Royal Scots Greys

    Nov 27, 198929m

    This looks at the illustrious history of the Royal Scots Greys with an account of how a French Imperial Eagle was won at Waterloo, and covers the tragic events of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the origins of the Victoria Cross and follows the transition from horse to the tank.

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  • S1E5

    History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times

    Dec 4, 198929m

    This features stories about the Grenadier Guards, the favourite tipple of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and how the King's Own Scottish Borderers made porridge palatable.

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  • S1E6

    Regimental Treasures and Traditions

    Dec 11, 198929m

    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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