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Spearhead

1978 ★ 7.5 3 seasons 19 eps TV-MA
Drama

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.

Where to watch Spearhead

Spearhead is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Nick McCarty has 3 seasons and 19 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 2 viewers.

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Episodes 19 total across 3 seasons

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S1 · E1
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Suspect✓
Jul 18, 1978
The Royal Wessex Rangers are on tour in Northern Ireland and are determined to catch a bomber working in the area.
S1 · E2
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Leave✓
Jul 25, 1978
Given a fortnight furlough, the men of the Royal Wessex brag to one another what a great time they're going to have. But the reality is very different.
S1 · E3
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Loyalties✓
Aug 1, 1978
The platoon return home under the temporary command of an NCO. One of his men has gone AWOL after beating up a soldier from another platoon during exercises and he has to show his superiors he can handle it in true military fashion.
S1 · E4
Up next
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Jackal✓
Aug 8, 1978
Back on duty in Northern Ireland, the Royals frustrated at having to treat the hostile local youth with kid gloves, especially since one among them may be helping a sniper.
S1 · E5
60m
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Both Ends Against the Middle✓
Aug 15, 1974
For assaulting a fellow soldier and going AWOL, Adams must now face a court-martial. If he pleads not guilty, as he intends, he will drag some comrades down with him. Can he be persuaded to change his mind?
S1 · E6
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Thieves in the Night✓
Aug 22, 1978
A soldier with a rebellious streak and a drinking problem is posted to the Royals for one last chance to prove himself. Shortly after his arrival, the barracks are hit by a spate of thefts.
S1 · E7
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Truth Games✓
Aug 29, 1978
With Adams back from military prison and belligerent newcomer Stephens now apparently an accepted part of the squad, Platoon 6 heads off to the Welsh mountains on exercises. But an unreformed Stephens stirs up antagonisms and threatens the team's unity.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Spearhead have?

Spearhead has 3 seasons with 19 episodes in total.

Is Spearhead still on the air?

Spearhead has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Spearhead?

Spearhead airs on ITV1.

When did Spearhead first air?

Spearhead first aired on July 18, 1978.

Stafford Gordon
Stafford Gordon
Company Sergeant Major Gilby
Roy Holder
Roy Holder
Sergeant Bilinski
Gordon Case
Gordon Case
Private Mayhoe
Martin Jacobs
Martin Jacobs
Lieutenant Pickering
Shaughan Seymour
Shaughan Seymour
Major Pitt
Glyn Grimstead
Glyn Grimstead
Private Meadows

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