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Spearhead

Series Overview

Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 19 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1978 – 1981

Premiered: Tue, Jul 18, 1978

Created By
Nick McCarty

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Sep 3, 1981

Season 3, Episode 6: “Futures”

It's time to go home. There are debts to be paid, treasured possessions to be left behind, goodbyes to be said. And futures to think about. Can a Black man like Mayhoe get promotion in spite of racism in the British army? Will Box's wife let him re-enlist? What of Bilinski, demoted to store duty? Gilbey's retirement plans? For Pickering, there's a final surprise.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Classic TV Theme: Spearhead

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2022-08-02

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick McCarty

Producers

Lewis Rudd, James Ormerod

Department Leadership Roster

James Ormerod

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spearhead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spearhead

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What is Spearhead about?

Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

How many seasons does Spearhead have?

Spearhead comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Spearhead?

Key cast members in Spearhead include Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case, Martin Jacobs, Shaughan Seymour.

Who created or directed Spearhead?

Spearhead was developed and directed by Nick McCarty.