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Hey lads

Defense of the Realm

Anybody heard about or seen this Beeb series?? Can't find it anywhere. Thought some of you lads may know where to find it as last episode was was apparently based on the Pathfinder Platoon??

Anyone know where I can see it online or get hold of a copy??

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otter wrote: last episode was was apparently based on the Pathfinder Platoon??
I heard it was based on you J, you ninja assassin! :D
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otter wrote:Hey lads

Defense of the Realm

Anybody heard about or seen this Beeb series?? Can't find it anywhere. Thought some of you lads may know where to find it as last episode was was apparently based on the Pathfinder Platoon??

Anyone know where I can see it online or get hold of a copy??
Yes there was an episode about the PF, was aired in Sept '96. I don't think you can buy it anywhere though. If anyone does know of somewhere to get hold of it, I'd like to know, as I was in it.
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If you want it from the BBC it will cost you an arm and a leg.
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What was this about - and was it a documntery or fiction?
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DEFENCE OF THE REALM: PHANTOM PLATOON

(1996)

Series concludes by looking at Pathfinders, an elite group of paratroopers that officially do not exist. Interviews members of the platoon to find out their motives for the long training they have to undergo to be selected.
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Intresting. I'm borrowing from the BBC Archives soon, sadly only VHS avaliable :( but oh well, it's all good, I have a VHS Player
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just_me wrote:What was this about - and was it a documntery or fiction?
What a stupid question. :roll:
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It's not a stupid question, it could have been a drama or something. How am I supposed to know, I've never seen it before.

- Watched it, thanks SO19, found it quite intresting.
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just_me wrote:It's not a stupid question, it could have been a drama or something. How am I supposed to know, I've never seen it before.

- Watched it, thanks SO19, found it quite intresting.
Well, it is obviously a stupid question, seeing as Cutting Edge is a series of documentaries.
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Well considering I've never heard of this series and nowhere have I seen the words 'Cutting Edge' alongside the name of the series, I don't see how it's a stupid question.
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Cutting Edge is a channel 4 outfit, this was a BBC production.

just_me, where did you nab it? I watched it when it was first on, but would like to see it again.
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Luckily my dad works for the BBC, got it borrowed from the Archives. I'm afraid I can't copy it onto DVD or anything, it could easily be leaked and my dad would be in a bit of ****. :(
It's already been sent back already anyway.
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