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Spearhead

121978–19813 seasonsNick McCarty
IMDb 7.8

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Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

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1970sBritish ArmyNorthern IrelandInfantry1960sRegimentThe Troubles (north Ireland, 1966-98)

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What is Spearhead (1978) about?

Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

Who stars in Spearhead?

Spearhead stars Stafford Gordon (Company Sergeant Major Gilby), Roy Holder (Sergeant Bilinski), Gordon Case (Private Mayhoe), Martin Jacobs (Lieutenant Pickering), Shaughan Seymour (Major Pitt). The series was created by Nick McCarty.

How many seasons does Spearhead have?

Spearhead has 3 seasons. There are 19 episodes in total.

Is Spearhead worth watching?

Spearhead holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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