Ultimate Force

Ultimate Force (2002-2008)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure

Ultimate Force is a British television action series that was shown on ITV, which deals with the activities of Red Troop of the SAS (Special Air Service).

It was co-created by Chris Ryan, a former British SAS soldier who was a member of the famous Bravo Two Zero patrol during the 1991 Gulf War,with the show produced by Bentley Productions. As well as his behind the scenes role, Ryan appeared as a SAS soldier in the first series of the show playing Blue Troop leader Johnny Bell.

The show features British television star Ross Kemp as its central character, the hard-boiled Staff Sergeant Henry 'Henno' Garvie. The show was a star vehicle for Kemp, who had been lured away from the BBC to ITV with a multi-million pound contract. Kemp appeared in every episode of the four series.

The programme started on 16 September 2002 and four series were produced.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:10 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E05Slow BombJun 1, 2008
S04E04Violent SolutionsMay 25, 2008
S04E03The Dividing LineMay 18, 2008
S04E02Charlie BravoMay 6, 2006
S04E01Changing of the GuardApr 29, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ultimate Force premiere?

Ultimate Force premiered on September 16, 2002.

What is the genre of Ultimate Force?

Ultimate Force is a Drama/Action Television Series.

Who created Ultimate Force?

Ultimate Force was created by Rob Heyland and Chris Ryan.

What is the running time for each episode of Ultimate Force?

The running time for each episode of Ultimate Force is approximately 60 minutes.

Which network aired Ultimate Force?

Ultimate Force aired on ITV Network in the UK.

Where was Ultimate Force filmed?

Ultimate Force was filmed in South Africa.

Who are the main cast members of Ultimate Force?

The main cast members of Ultimate Force are Ross Kemp, Jamie Draven, Tony Curran, Christopher Fox, Alex Reid, and Miles Anderson.

What is the premise of Ultimate Force?

Ultimate Force follows the missions and personal lives of an SAS (Special Air Service) unit in the British Army.

Who is the lead character in Ultimate Force?

The lead character in Ultimate Force is Captain James 'Jamie' Dow.

What is the role of Ross Kemp in Ultimate Force?

Ross Kemp plays the lead character of Captain James Dow in Ultimate Force.

Who played the role of Caroline Walshe in Ultimate Force?

Caroline Walshe was played by actress Heather Peace in Ultimate Force.

What is the highest-rated episode of Ultimate Force and its rating?

The highest-rated episode of Ultimate Force is Episode 6 of Series 1, with a rating of 8.3/10.

Did Ultimate Force win any awards?

Yes, Ultimate Force won the Best Drama Series Award at the Royal Television Society Awards in 2003.

How many missions are depicted in Ultimate Force?

Ultimate Force depicts various missions undertaken by the SAS unit, and there is no specific number.

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Also known as

  • Terrorkommandó (Hungary)
  • Элита спецназа (Russian Federation)

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