Rent Soldier Soldier: Series 4 (1994)
4.5 of 5 from 2 ratings
10h 50min
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- Synopsis:
Complete fourth series of the British television drama, set amongst the men of the King's Own Fusiliers. In this series, the troops return from active duty in Bosnia, and each soldier has his own way of winding down before they are assigned protection duty to guard the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace and Windsor.
1. Stormy Weather
After the presentation of Bosnia service medals to the lads, Wilton is disappointed to discover that he has been passed over for promotion and decides, to Joy's horror, to apply for the SAS.
2. Away GamesThe lads arrive in Cyprus to start Exercise Lion Sun, as Donna, Marsha and Donna's sister Kelly arrive for their cheap holiday.
3. Damage
The lads take part in a beach landing exercise but, despite careful preparation, there is an accident and Tucker is nearly drowned.
4. Second Sight
Garvey is still in hospital and the boys are worried when they are told that his sight may or may not return.
5. Over the Top
The lads are overjoyed to learn that the regiment's tour of duty in Germany has been cut short and that they are to return to the UK to carry out ceremonial duties in London and Windsor.
6. Proud Man
A platoon of American soldiers comes to the barracks on an exchange visit, but there is some rivalry between the British and American soldiers.
7. Further Education
The battalion is now back in the UK and preparing for two important events - the tint guard duty at Windsor Castle, and a D-Day commemoration organised by Jennings.
8. Baby Love
Joy Wilton brings her new baby, Lauren, home from hospital, but she is snatched during a football match at the barracks.
9. Band of Gold
Disaster is successfully averted when Garvey, Tucker and Farrell follow Voce on his stag night and rescue him from serious embarrassment at the hands of an exotic dancer.
10. Going Back
Garvey has received his medal at Buckingham Palace and the other lads are fascinated to see that his romance with Sgt Sally Hawkins seems to be progressing.
11. Poles Apart
An NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) exercise is underway under the command of Major Voce who is acting CO whilst Lt. Col. Jennings is away.
12. Bombshell
The boys are on exercise at an Army training ground, in the middle of an NCO cadre, while at the married quarters Joy is preparing for a party with the girls.
13. Changing the Guard
As the soldiers assemble at the church for Wilton's funeral the women express their concern for Joy, who is determined to read Tony's favourite war poem at the service.- Actors:
- Robson Green, Rosie Rowell, Gary Love, Annabelle Apsion, Denise Welch, Rob Spendlove, Jerome Flynn, Paterson Joseph, Dorian Healy, Lesley Vickerage, John Bowe, Gabrielle Reidy, Ben Nealon, John McGlynn, Tracy Whitwell, Sonny Killingback, Ellis Fernandez, Colin Salmon, Lia Zografou, Alexis Conran
- Directors:
- Rodney Bennett, Michael Brayshaw, Anthony Garner, Graham Moore
- Producers:
- Ann Tricklebank
- Creators:
- Lucy Gannon
- Writers:
- Heidi Thomas, Michael Jenner, Peter Barwood, Len Collin, Chris Ould
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Dramas, TV Military & War Dramas
