
Privates
Privates is a 2013 BBC One drama television series set in 1960 which follows the stories of eight privates who are part of the last intake of National Service, and their relationships with their officers and non-commissioned officers, civilian staff and families. The series was written by Damian Wayling, directed by Bryn Higgins and produced by Nick Pitt.
The setting is the fictional North Yorkshire Regiment, although for dramatic effect the characters are from a variety of backgrounds including London, Liverpool, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Filmed in Northern Ireland, extras were provided by soldiers, wives and families of 2nd Battalion, The Rifles. Locations were Ballykinler Army Base, Tyrella Beach, South Promenade Newcastle.
Last Episode Date: 2013-01-11
Drama
Official website: http://bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pyjxp
Casts

Ross Anderson
as Private Lomax

Matthew Aubrey
as Private Davies

Patrick Baladi
as Captain Gulliver

Jack Fox
as Private White-Bowne

Sasha Frost
as Norah Preston

David Kirkbride
as Private Hoy

Conor MacNeill
as Private McIlvenny

Phil McKee
as Corporal Barrowman

Michael Nardone
as Sergeant Butcher

Billy Seymour
as Private Wratten