The Paras: Making the Cut - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
A group of hopefuls take part in the Parachute Regiment Assessment course in Catterick, North Yorkshire, all watched over by veteran commander Rob Price.
Episode 2
During the first few sessions of training the recruits must swear a voice of allegiance, swap their civilian clothes for army combats and take their first steps on the drill square.
Episode 3
The training intensifies and the recruits must quickly master the skills of being an infantry soldier, as they are tested in their first platoon assault.
Episode 4
The platoon are faced with their first series of major examinations, from room inspections, to drill parades and knowledge of regimental history.
Episode 5
P-Company face a five-day series of gruelling physical tests, and to pass they must demonstrate they have the sheer determination and physical robustness to be a paratrooper.
Episode 6
In the most important part of their training, the recruits are forced through one muscular trial after another, including the log race, an aerial assault course and milling.
Episode 7
The proudest moment of the course has arrived for the recruits, as they finally reach the end and pass out in front of their families.
Episode 8
Having completed their Parachute Regiment infantry training, the men in Athens Platoon now head to RAF Brize Norton to take their parachute jump course.
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