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S01E06 - "Regimental Treasures and Traditions"
Wyemitowany Dec 11, 1989, 8:00 PM
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Regimental History
This programme includes looks at the origins of Emperor Joseph Bonaparte's chamber pot, a druid oration and the story of goat who escaped being eaten to become a regimental mascot.
Nov 6, 1989
30 min
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions
This episode includes the story of Millie the Mule and just why a rose is still eaten, raw, in one battalion's mess. It also features the â€ÂWhite Helmets', a team of motor cycle stunt riders. One team of retired soldiers has an average age of 74 years but they still meet up to perform stunts in front of their successors.
Nov 13, 1989
30 min
The Gurkhas
This episode looks at the Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere â€ÂThe Queen's Truncheon', which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.
Nov 20, 1989
30 min
Royal Scots Greys
This episode looks at the illustrious history of the Royal Scots Greys with an account of how a French Imperial Eagle was won at Waterloo, and covers the tragic events of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the origins of the Victoria Cross and follows the transition from horse to the tank.
Nov 27, 1989
30 min
History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times
This episode features stories about the Grenadier Guards, the favourite tipple of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and how the King's Own Scottish Borderers made porridge palatable.
Dec 4, 1989
30 min
Regimental Treasures and Traditions
This episode delves into the world of the British Army's Regimental traditions and the stories behind them. This is a world where a Napoleonic Drum Major's staff remains prized booty, a dog wears campaign medals awarded by Queen Victoria's command and snuff is served from a ram called George.
Dec 11, 1989
30 min