When Kevin announces that he dosen't want to join the cadets anymore, his furious father (CSM Alan Fitzpatrick) dashes to Angela McLeod's house to ask what she has said to put him off.
Farrell receives a 'Dear John' letter and goes out to drown his sorrows. He ends up in a drunken fight with a paratrooper which brings tragic consequences.
When the fire brigade go on strike the lads are called out to service in one of the army's vintage Green Goddess fire engine when a crashed petrol tanker threatens to explode.
'B' Company's team spirit is pushed to the limit when they face a gruelling physical endurance test in their bid to earn the elite paratroopers' red beret.
New recruit Fusilier Andrew Butcher is causing trouble - his enthusiasm gets the better of him and his gun goes off by accident in a live fire exercise, shooting another soldier and leading to a major inquiry.
Joy Wilton's relationship with families officer Jim Greene develops while Evans and Farrell try to make some cash by selling dodgy red wine to the officers' summer ball.
All is not well for Sergeant Brad Conner when he learns that his old girlfriend in Australia has contracted HIV, then a rifle goes missing during an exercise with the Territorial Army.
The boys are on exercise at an army training ground, in the middle of an NCO cadre, while at the married quarters Joy is preparing for a party with the girls.
Garvey has received his nedal at Buckingham Palace and the other lads are fascinated to see that his romance with Sergeant Sally Hawkins seems to be progressing.
Disaster is successfully averted when Garvey, Tucker and Farrell follow Voce on his stag night and rescue him from serious embarrassment at the hands of an exotic dancer.
The Battalian is now back in the UK, and preparing for two important events - the first quard duty at Windsor Castle, and a D-Day commemoration organised by Jennings.
The lads are overjoyed to learn that the regiment's tour of duty to Germany has been cut short and that they are to return to UK to carry out ceremonial duties in London and Windsor.
After the presetations of Romania service medals to the lads, Wilton is disappointed to discover that he has been passed over for promotion and decides, to Joy's horror, to apply for the SAS.
Lieutenant Kate Butler, as the only woman in the King's Own Fusiliers, is anxious to prove herself a good officer. A visiting general keeps her on her toes, but life gets difficult when romance blossoms with an officer from another unit who proves to be less of a bachelor than he at first appeared to be. Meanwhile, Luke Roberts faces problems in the boxing ring.moreless
Bernie Roberts is faced with a crisis and her husband must be brought back from exercise. However the object of the 'escape and evasion' is to remain hidden for three days and Roberts is determined to stay the course. Meanwhile Major Tim Radley's wife Sandra meet a face from her past.moreless
The wives of the men of the King's Own Fusiliers need a nursery and it is Marsha Stubbs who takes control of the situation. Paddy Garvey, still missing Nancy desperately, is trying to cope with life as a bachelor. When he meets Christina Meissner things start to look up. But not for long, as in the space of one evening his entire military career threatens to collapse around him.moreless
The King's Own Fusiliers have taken up their new posting in Germany and there is inevitable rivalry between the men of the two amalgamated regiments. However, the arrival of Lt Col Nick Hammond, their new hard-hitting commanding officer, shakes up the officers and the men alike. Meanwhile, Sgt Wilton faces a more personal crisis.moreless
The officers are faced with the difficult task of rebuilding the morale of "A" Company as the regiment prepares for the amalgamation and transfer to Germany. But for Nancy and Paddy there is an even more pressing matter to be dealt with. Meanwhile in London, Lt Col Osbourne fights for the future of the King's Fusiliers and is forced to make a critical personal decision.moreless
Excitement mounts for the men of "A" Company and especially for Fusilier Vinny Bowles as the day of exercise with live ammunition draws near. Still on holiday in New Zealand with Donna and Sheena, Nancy tries to discuss her future with Paddy, but an unforeseen disaster intervenes.
"A" Company of the King's Fusiliers are on exercise in New Zealand. Sergeant Tony Wilton, Corporal Paddy Garvey, and Lance Corporal Dave Tucker share their experience with newcomer fusilier Vinny Bowles. But what starts out as a friendly rivalry with the Kiwis threatens to get out of hand as does Wilton's private life. Meanwhile in Hong Kong, Nancy Garvey, Donna Tucker and the young Sheena Bowles have a surprise in store for their husbands.moreless
A bunch of marines are no match for the King's Fusiliers during jungle training but when a bush fire breaks out their rivalry is forgotten and it's all hands to the pumps. Meanwhile Colonel Fortune is worried that his men will be thrown on the scrap heap if the King's Fusiliers are to be merged with another regiment. His mood isn't helping his wife Rachel, who is preoccupied with setting up her office as a freelance journalist. In her enthusiasm to get a new fax and mobile phone, she fails to notice her husband's growing fears.moreless
After A trip to a Hong Kong brothel, the lads of the King's Own Fusiliers bring back to camp more than just fond memories of a good night out. Military policewoman Nancy is brought in to investigate the outbreak of V.D. and soon discovers that her husband Paddy Garvey and his mates are at the top of the list. Tucker is terrified that Donna will discover that he has a 'dose of the clap' and decides to take the matter into his own hands - with disastrous results. Meanwhile, pregnant Donna is convinced Tucker has gone off her because he keeps giving her the cold shoulder in bed.moreless
A diplomatic scandal threatens to break when Major Cochrane is charged with the attempted rape of a well-connected Chinese girl. Colonel Dan tries to intervene and contain the situation within army ranks but the young girl's father is determined to let the Chinese authorities deal with the matter.
Tucker is over the moon when he finds out he's going to be a dad, but his joy is short-lived. Donna is terrified at the prospect of motherhood and when the men go off on manoeuvres she feels completely isolated with her fears. Tucker is devastated when Donna decides to have an abortion.moreless
The Kings Fusiliers arrive in Hong Kong but its not all sunshine as the men and their families settle in. Joy Wilton's convinced baby Matthew is really sick and becomes jealous when her live-in maid seems to have more success in calming him down. Meanwhile her husband gets off to a bad start with his new Platoon Commander.moreless
On the eve of the regimentary departure to Hong Kong, Paddy Garvey and Nancy Thorpe decide to get married. But as the wedding approaches, Nancy has second thoughts when she suspects Paddy of being an army bully.
The Kings Fusiliers embark on a gruelling rock climbing exercise in Snowdonia. For newcomer Second Lieutenant Kate Butler it is her first chance to prove herself as a leader. When Colonel Fortune's helicopter crashes, the exercise is abandoned and a desperate rescue attempt is mounted.
In a fit of jealous rage, Fusilier Dave Tucker attacks an NCO and is court-martialled. Will he be discharged from the army, the only family he knows? Tucker's defending officer, Lieutenant Nick Pasco is forced to choose between the army and the woman he loves.
Veteran explosives expert Sergeant Freddie Lewis supervises specialist battle training for "A" Company and five members from the Territorial Army. Meanwhile, his oldest friend Chick Henwood has fallen in love with Lewis' estranged wife Katherine. During the training weekend, Lewis shows disturbing signs of mental instability.
When Corporal Tony Wilton, the King's Fusiliers' top boxer, is knocked out of the team, Garvey and Tucker plan a betting coup. Their scheme is wrecked, however, when in a shock development Wilton is recalled. Meanwhile the wives and Nancy find an acrobatic way of witnessing the men - only the climatic final.moreless
Company "A" are involved in helping with refuse collection from hospitals and schools during the refuse workers strike. None of them are happy, least of all Company Sergeant Major Henwood, whose brother is one of the strikers. Tucker gets blood-poisoning and his wife, who is bored with army life, is finally found having a night out in an out-of-bounds club.moreless
Major Cadman has a fight on his hands with his counterpart, Major Bird of "D" Company, not only in the patrol competition, but for the affections of his wife. Bird loses both and Cadman and Laura decide to make a go of their marriage.
After a 6-month tour of duty in Northern Ireland, everyone in the King's Fusiliers Infantry Regiment is pleased to return to their headquarters in the Midlands.''''Company Commander, Major Tom Cadman, has to have a tough talk with one of his officers.''''Corporal Tony Wilton is especially anxious to get home, his wife is about to give birth to their first child and he wants to be there for her in the delivery room.moreless