Rent Soldier Soldier: Series 7 (1997)
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Complete seventh series of the British television drama following the fortunes of the soldiers in the King's Own Fusiliers regiment, now led by a demanding new CO, played by James Cosmo. In this series, a secret abortion, a terrorist attack and a gay teenager who wants to join the army, are just some of the dilemmas faced by the officers and men of the regiment in this final series.
1. Divided We Fall
The King's Own Fusiliers have their collar felt by a new whip-cracking commanding officer. Lieutenant Colonel Philip Drysdale, who is keen to make his mark on the battalion.
2. Things Can Only Get BetterFusiliers Butcher and Jacko unwittingly incur the wrath of the new Company Sergeant Major, Alan Fitzpatrick, brought in by the C.O. to shake up the ranks.
3. Line of Departure
Sergeant Angela McCleod feels uneasy when a photograph stolen from her house is mysteriously posted to the army recruiting office. Is somebody stalking her?
4. Under Fire
Lt. Colonel Philip Drysdale is warned that his life is in danger when Special Branch tip him off that he is the target of a terrorist attack.
5. Friends and Lovers
Corporal Hobbs is back on duty and ready for action after getting the thumbs up in his psychiatric report. CSM Fitzpatrick however, isn't convinced he's up to the job and and resolves to make life as difficult as possible for him.
6. How Was It for You?
McLeod returns from leave, determined to large a reconciliation with Angela, but ho doesn't bargain on another man on the scene, army vet Major Lawrence Brownham.
7. The Road to Damascus
Drysdale and Fitzpatrick plan to spring a surprise on the men and civilians during a preparation exercise for their peace-keeping mission to Zokindi. But their idea backfires drastically, casuing an injury and a ferocious outburst from Hobbs.
8. Out
When Kevin announces that he doesn't want to join the cadets anymore, his furious father (CSM Alan Fitzpatrick) dashes to Angela McLeod's house Io ask what she has said to put him off.
9. Fit to Explode
Angela McCleod has some surprise news for husband Chris. Could there be a new addition to the family?
10. Chain of Command
There's trouble in the ranks as the troops arrive in the African slate of Zokindi to perform their peacekeeping role.
11. Sounds of War
It's the day of Sergeant Chris McLeod's funeral and tensions are running high.
12. No Pain, No Gain
It's Stacey's big day. She's just heard she's been awarded an attachment to the Intelligence Corps and is about to get her commendation for bravery.- Actors:
- Thomas Craig, Chris Gascoyne, Danny Cunningham, Michelle Butterly, Kate O'Malley, James Cosmo, Lucy Cohu, Ben Nealon, Jonathan Guy Lewis, Ian Curtis, Angela Curran, Kirsty Mitchell, Ben Forster, Damian Davis, Justin Grattan, Charles Cartmell, Martin Armstrong, Will Welch, Conor Mullen, Joanna Phillips-Lane
- Directors:
- Patrick Lau, Paul Brown, Graham Moore, Christopher King, Crispin Reece, Roger Tucker
- Producers:
- Ann Tricklebank
- Creators:
- Lucy Gannon
- Writers:
- James Quirk, Nicholas Martin, Bernadette Davis, Richard McBrien, Len Collin, Mark Holloway, Shaun Prendergast, Rob Gittins, Billy Hamon
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Dramas, TV Military & War Dramas
