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Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater, The Life Guards Squadron of the Household Cavalry Regiment
Episode 6 of 6
First transmitted in 1977, this programme provides a unique insight into the regime of Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater, Life Guards Squadron, The Household Cavalry Regiment.
First transmitted in 1977, this programme provides a unique insight into the day to day life of Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater, Life Guards Squadron, The Household Cavalry Regiment. Great attention is spent ensuring that horse and rider, and their associated equipment, are in pristine condition ready to turn out to perform their royal ceremonial duties.
Last on
Thu 4 Aug 1977
19:40
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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Inspection of the Lifeguards Squadron
Duration: 01:33
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Army Collection
This programme is part of Army: A Very British Institution, a collection of classic Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ programmes about the British Armed Forces available online to watch in full.
More about this programme
This is a personal film that looks at life in the Life Guards Squadron from the inside. It includes aspects of Corporal of Horse Christopher Slater’s family life as well as following his regimental role to provide a well-rounded portrait of his place within the Household Cavalry Regiment.
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Broadcast
- Thu 4 Aug 1977 19:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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A collection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ programmes about the British Army dating back to the 1950s.