

Behind the Lines
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About
Follow the progress of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a specialist unit of the Royal Marines.
Cast
Seasons
Series 1
The first series follows the training of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (MAWC) as they experience the extreme environments that they will face in combat.
Series 2
Ten years after the original series, we return to discover what became of the soldiers.
Episodes
Series 1

Fain Would I Climb
Training for 25 potential Royal Marines Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre begins.

Red in Tooth and Claw
Living off the land isn't as easy as it looks, so a bit of scavenging helps.

Faint, Yet Pursuing
Five days into a survival course on the Hebrides, and still no food.

Now You Don't
Death is just part of the job, so don't hesitate if the enemy comes into sight.

Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls
'Direct action' - break into a fort and plant high explosives on a radio mast.

The Ice is All Around
The final stage of training - a 200 mile yomp through the snow - easy!

The End is Where We Start From
The trainees complete their recruitment course and discover if they have passed.
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About Behind the Lines
Follow the progress of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a specialist unit of the Royal Marines. Across 2 seasons and 11 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Behind the Lines Cast and Characters
The cast features Ian Wooldridge (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason Behind the Lines has built such a passionate audience.
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Behind the Lines flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Behind the Lines have?
Behind the Lines has 11 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
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Who is in the cast of Behind the Lines?
The main cast includes Ian Wooldridge.
Is Behind the Lines available in English?
Yes — Behind the Lines was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Behind the Lines released?
Behind the Lines first aired in 1985.
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How many seasons and episodes does Behind the Lines have?
Behind the Lines currently has 2 seasons and a total of 11 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Behind the Lines about?
Follow the progress of 25 prospective members of the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, a specialist unit of the Royal Marines. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is Behind the Lines originally available?
Behind the Lines was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Behind the Lines first released?
Behind the Lines first premiered on May 14, 1985 (1985). The series has since concluded its run.
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