A collection of BBC programmes about the British Armed Forces, featuring classic documentaries and historic events dating back to the 1950s, available online to watch in full.
Mark Urban introduces the Army Collection Newsnight Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban introduces Army: A Very British Institution. He traces how the BBC has gained intimate access to a complex organisation, revealing distinct communities that remain separate from wider society while recording what has changed and what has stayed the same inside the army since the 1950s. Read more
The Paras: Wings First Broadcast: 1983, 30 mins Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton. (1983) 
Breakaway: My Friends Think I'm Mad First Broadcast: 1968, 29 mins An apprentice ladies hairdresser joins Junior Leaders of the Royal Armoured Corps. (1968) 
Meet the Red Devils: Parachute Regiment First Broadcast: 1960, 30 mins The parachute regiment demonstrate training at their Aldershot barracks. (1960) 
Panorama: Sandhurst First Broadcast: 1975, 49 mins Officer cadets are trained to deal with the problems confronting the British Army. (1975) 
Everyman: A Game of Soldiers First Broadcast: 1990, 40 mins Two ex-Paras and an ex-Gunner describe the experience of training to kill for us. (1990) 
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 5 First Broadcast: 1989, 28 mins From the origins of the Grenadier Guards to modern times. (1989) 
The Regiment First Broadcast: 1977, 50 mins Three months with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Green Jackets. (1977) 
Tuesday Documentary: Death or Glory First Broadcast: 1968, 50 mins Life through the eyes of the 17th/21st Lancers - the British Army of the Rhine. (1968) 
Breakaway: My Friends Think I'm Mad An apprentice ladies hairdresser joins Junior Leaders of the Royal Armoured Corps. (1968)
Everyman: A Game of Soldiers Two ex-Paras and an ex-Gunner describe the experience of training to kill for us. (1990)
In Her Majesty's Service: Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater, The Life Guards Squadron of the Household Cavalry Regiment An insight into the life of the Corporal of Horse, Household Cavalry Regiment. (1977)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 6 Regimental treasures, mess traditions and loyalty in the British Army. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 1 A look at regimental tradition and the stories that make up regimental history. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 2 The notable traditions of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 3 Insights into the Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 4 The history of the Royal Scots Greys and the Charge of the Light Brigade. (1989)
In the Highest Tradition: Episode 5 From the origins of the Grenadier Guards to modern times. (1989)
Inside Out: Ticking With the Crow/The Officers' Mess Squaddies and officers provide their viewpoint on the realities of Army service. (1989)
Meet the Red Devils: Parachute Regiment The parachute regiment demonstrate training at their Aldershot barracks. (1960)
Moment of Truth: Episode 6 A group of 20 nurses from the NHS join Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. (1985)
Omnibus: Makers of the Queen's Music Recruiting regimental musicians at Kneller Hall Military School of Music. (1969)
Panorama: Sandhurst Officer cadets are trained to deal with the problems confronting the British Army. (1975)
The Paras: 480 Platoon The 480 Recruit Platoon begin training to become members of the Parachute Regiment. (1983)
The Paras: The Maroon Machine The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets. (1983)
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