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In the Highest Tradition
1989 0.0 (0 votes) 1 Seasons
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Documentary
Networks
BBC Two

In the Highest Tradition

Overview

A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.

Key Crew

Producer: Michael Begg

Writer: Ian Wooldridge

Top Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1989)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Regimental History
1989-11-06

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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 2: Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions
1989-11-13

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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 3: The Gurkhas
1989-11-20

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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 4: Royal Scots Greys
1989-11-27

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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 5: History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times
1989-12-04

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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 6: Regimental Treasures and Traditions
1989-12-11

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.

Runtime: 29 min
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