In the Highest Tradition (1989)

Season 1

A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.

Released Nov. 6, 1989 Episode 29 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC

Network: BBC Two

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Ian Wooldridge
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S1E1 - Regimental History

This episode includes looks at the origins of Emperor Joseph Bonaparte’s chamber pot, a druid oration and the story of goat who escaped being eaten to become a regimental mascot.

Nov. 6, 1989, midnight

S1E2 - Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Traditions

This episode includes the story of Millie the Mule and just why a rose is still eaten, raw, in one battalion’s mess. It also features the ‘White Helmets’, a team of motor cycle stunt riders. One team of retired soldiers has an average age of 74 years but they still meet up to perform stunts in front of their successors.

Nov. 13, 1989, midnight

S1E3 - The Gurkhas

This episode looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere ‘The Queen’s Truncheon’, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.

Nov. 20, 1989, midnight

S1E4 - Royal Scots Greys

This looks at the illustrious history of the Royal Scots Greys with an account of how a French Imperial Eagle was won at Waterloo, and covers the tragic events of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the origins of the Victoria Cross and follows the transition from horse to the tank.

Nov. 27, 1989, midnight

S1E5 - History of Grenadier Guards to Modern Times

This features stories about the Grenadier Guards, the favourite tipple of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment and how the King's Own Scottish Borderers made porridge palatable.

Dec. 4, 1989, midnight

S1E6 - Regimental Treasures and Traditions

This is a world where a Napoleonic Drum Major’s staff remains prized booty, a dog wears campaign medals awarded by Queen Victoria’s command and snuff is served from a ram called George.

Dec. 11, 1989, midnight

BBC Two

29 min/ep

174 min

Nov. 6, 1989

Dec. 11, 1989, midnight

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