The Paras Available on BBC iPlayer

There are currently 7 available episodes

Down to Earth

7/7 The recruits embark on their first posting to County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. (1984)

First broadcast: 30 Aug 1984

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Ready for Anything

6/7 Training comes to an abrupt end with the platoon on 24-hour standby for Falklands. (1983)

First broadcast: 07 Apr 1983

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Wings

5/7 Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton. (1983)

First broadcast: 31 Mar 1983

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P Company

4/7 Recruits in 480 Platoon go through a rigorous three day test, known as 'P Company'. (1983)

First broadcast: 24 Mar 1983

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Basic Wales

3/7 The recruits put their infantry theory into practice in the windy Welsh hills. (1983)

First broadcast: 17 Mar 1983

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The Maroon Machine

2/7 The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets. (1983)

First broadcast: 10 Mar 1983

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480 Platoon

1/7 The 480 Recruit Platoon begin training to become members of the Parachute Regiment. (1983)

First broadcast: 03 Mar 1983

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