In the Highest Tradition - Season 1

In the Highest Tradition - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes6
DatesNov 6, 1989 - Dec 11, 1989

Episodes

Regimental History
Season 1Episode 130 min

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
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions
Season 1Episode 230 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 ‘White 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
The Gurkhas
Season 1Episode 330 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 ‘The Queen's Truncheon', which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.

Nov 20, 1989
Royal Scots Greys
Season 1Episode 430 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
History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times
Season 1Episode 530 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
Regimental Treasures and Traditions
Season 1Episode 630 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

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