Episode 2
Scots defend trenches in Estonia while others scout enemy lines and protect HQ. In Catterick, chaos reigns in riot training, while ceremonial troops in Edinburgh fight for redemption.
The war game gets under way as Scottish troops in Estonia face off against Nato allies posing as enemy forces. In the trenches, Maka and his fellow soldiers hold their ground under sustained fire, testing their endurance and tactical resolve.
Deep in hostile terrain, Sergeant Crawford leads a reconnaissance mission with the objective of locating and identifying enemy positions before they strike. At Battle Group HQ, Stu McGregor works tirelessly to keep the nerve centre hidden and maintain operational security. Officer Shepherd commands from the Alternate HQ tent, issuing strategic orders into the forest as the simulated conflict intensifies.
Back in Catterick, a different kind of battle unfolds as Laura and Josh undergo public order training – a high-pressure exercise designed to prepare them for the unpredictable realities of deployment. With firebombs flying and rioters raging, Laura and Josh must remain composed, assert control over the chaos and demonstrate readiness for the challenges that could await them in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, the ceremonial battalion in Scotland faces its own reckoning. They must redeem themselves after failing their first round of spring drills, and the pressure is mounting. With the King’s summer visit to Balmoral fast approaching, the Scots reflect on the weight of tradition and the expectations that come with it. This time, under the scrutiny of London’s elite assessors, they must refine every moment and every detail, from the polish on their boots to the precision of their drills, in a final bid to redeem themselves and uphold the honour of their regiment.
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- Next Monday 21:00
- Sat 15 Nov 2025 22:15