Bad Lads Army

Bad Lads Army (2004-2006)

EndedReality showAction, Adventure

Bad Lads Army is a British reality TV programme, specifically of the kind that constitutes a historically derived social experiment - other examples being The 1900 House and The Frontier House. Shown on ITV, Bad Lads Army is based on the premise of subjecting delinquent individuals to the conditions of British National Service of the 1950s in order to see if this could rehabilitate them.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (45 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07Episode 7août 29, 2006
S03E06Episode 6août 22, 2006
S03E05Episode 5août 15, 2006
S03E04Episode 4août 1, 2006
S03E03Episode 3juil. 25, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Bad Lads Army premiere?

The show premiered on June 28, 2004.

Who created Bad Lads Army?

The show was created by Mark Soldinger.

What is Bad Lads Army about?

The show follows a group of troublemaking young men who are sent to a military-style boot camp in order to learn self-discipline and respect for authority.

How many episodes does Bad Lads Army have?

The show has a total of four series, with each series consisting of five episodes.

Who are the drill instructors on Bad Lads Army?

The show features experienced British Army drill instructors, including Sergeant Ray "Butch" Elliot and Sergeant Mark "Chopper" Read.

Where was Bad Lads Army filmed?

The show was filmed at an abandoned RAF base in the Maldon district of Essex, England.

Did any of the Bad Lads Army contestants go on to have successful military careers?

It's unclear if any of the contestants went on to have successful military careers, as there is no official information available.

Was Bad Lads Army controversial?

The show was somewhat controversial due to its portrayal of military-style discipline and harsh treatment of the contestants.

Were there any injuries on the set of Bad Lads Army?

It's unclear if there were any injuries on the set of the show, as there is no official information available.

Did Bad Lads Army inspire any spin-off shows?

The show did inspire a spin-off series called Bad Lads Army: Extreme, which aired in 2005.

Was Bad Lads Army a ratings success?

It's unclear how successful the show was in terms of ratings, as there is no official information available.

Were there any parachuting scenes on Bad Lads Army?

It's unclear if there were any parachuting scenes on the show, as there is no official information available.

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