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Sun, Oct 1, 2017
  • Drama
  • War & Politics
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    as Honor Martin
  • Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    as Lieutenant Ed Laithwaite
  • Amanda Drew
    Amanda Drew
    as Mary Markham
  • Ben Miles
    Ben Miles
    as Major Harry Markham
  • Jeremy Neumark Jones
    Jeremy Neumark Jones
    as Captain Joe Martin
  • Jessica Raine
    Jessica Raine
    as Alison Laithwaite
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    The New Man
    Aired · Sun, Oct 1, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E2
    Starfish
    Aired · Sun, Oct 8, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep
    Aired · Sun, Oct 15, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    The CO's Boy
    Aired · Sun, Oct 22, 2017 · 60m

    The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison feels that she cannot go on with her pregnancy, and confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.

  • E5
    Precious Cargo
    Aired · Sun, Oct 29, 2017 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    The Bigger Picture
    Aired · Sun, Nov 5, 2017 · 60m

    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.