Raw Recruits: Squaddies at 16
Documentary series following a batch of fresh-faced teenage recruits going through the British Army's basic training. Each one will suffer successes and failures as they attempt to prove that they have what it takes to be a soldier.
- 2016-2019
- 2 seasons
- Documentary
Documentary series following a batch of fresh-faced teenage recruits going through the British Army's basic training. Each one will suffer successes and failures as they attempt to prove that they have what it takes to be a soldier.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
45 mins
Another group of teenage recruits go through basic Army training in Harrogate. Rookies Vyse and Johnson grapple with the reality of not seeing their families for 6 weeks and the boys get in trouble during a room inspection.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
45 mins
The members of 7 Platoon must all pass their first live exercise, which means firing a weapon. Allegations of bullying means one junior soldier faces expulsion while another tearful recruit wants to leave.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
45 mins
The platoon travel to Normandy to visit the graves of 4,000 soldiers, leading some to confirm their commitment to serving their country, while others question their future.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
45 mins
For the first time 7 Platoon use live ammunition as they are trained to kill using bullets and bayonets then undergo their toughest physical test to date. Turner is punished for smoking and Fishwick is placed in specialist rehabilitation.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
45 mins
The recruits face a fortnight of tactical exercises for their final stage of training before Graduation Day arrives. But will all the junior soldiers graduate to their chosen regiment?
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
45 mins
Having completed training, the junior soldiers of 7 Platoon have been commissioned as privates in the British Army and are dispersed across the length and breadth of the country to join their chosen regiments.