The Last Post
“Would you risk your life for a dying empire?”
Series Overview
Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
59 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Sun, Oct 1, 2017
Peter MoffatLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Bigger Picture”
Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Last Post: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-18
Cast & Creators
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Jessie Buckley
Honor Martin
Stephen Campbell Moore
Lieutenant Ed Laithwaite
Amanda Drew
Mary Markham
Ben Miles
Major Harry Markham
Jeremy Neumark Jones
Captain Joe Martin
Jessica Raine
Alison Laithwaite
Ouidad Elma
Yusra Saeed
Chris Reilly
Sergeant Alex Baxter
Toby Woolf
George Markham
Kevin Sutton
Corporal Israel Orchover
Richard Dillane
Harvey Tilbrook
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Moffat
Solomon Grey
Margery Bone, George Faber, Peter Moffat, Mark Pybus, Lucy Richer
Department Leadership Roster
Margery Bone
Producer
Mark Pybus
Producer
Solomon Grey
Original Music Composer
Darryl Hammer
Production Design
Kate Carin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is The Last Post about?
Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.
How many seasons does The Last Post have?
The Last Post comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Last Post?
Key cast members in The Last Post include Jessie Buckley, Stephen Campbell Moore, Amanda Drew, Ben Miles, Jeremy Neumark Jones.
Who created or directed The Last Post?
The Last Post was developed and directed by Peter Moffat.