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2017 Ended 59m episodes

6.6/10 24 votes

DramaWar & Politics

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.

Created by:: Peter Moffat
Cast:: Jessie Buckley, Stephen Campbell Moore, Amanda Drew, Ben Miles
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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Seasons

1 available

Miniseries

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E01

Episode 1

★ 8.0

The New Man

2017-10-01 · 59m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 8.5

Starfish

2017-10-08 · 59m

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.

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Still from Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep

E03

Episode 3

★ 8.0

Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep

2017-10-15 · 59m

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.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 8.0

The CO's Boy

2017-10-22 · 59m

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

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E05

Episode 5

★ 8.0

Precious Cargo

2017-10-29 · 59m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 8.0

The Bigger Picture

2017-11-05 · 59m

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.

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