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Episode 3
Episode 3 of 6
First transmitted in 1989, this third episode in a six-part series delving into the world of regimental tradition looks at the role of the Gurkhas in the British Army.
First transmitted in 1989, this third episode in a six-part series delving into the world of regimental tradition 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 βThe Queenβs Truncheonβ, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.
Last on
Mon 20 Nov 1989
20:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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Gurkhas patrol the Hong Kong border
Duration: 01:57
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Four Army Collection
This programme is part of Army: A Very British Institution, a collection of classic ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ programmes about the British Armed Forces available online to watch in full.
About ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.Β
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- Mon 20 Nov 1989 20:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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Army: A Very British Institution
A collection of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ programmes about the British Army dating back to the 1950s.
