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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 3

The remarkable story behind the fighting force. With the tragic loss of Jock Lewes, Stirling's second in command is now Captain Paddy Mayne, an unpredictable and dangerous officer.

With the tragic loss of Jock Lewes, Stirling's second in command is now the newly promoted Captain Paddy Mayne - an officer as unpredictable and dangerous as the new phase of war that is about to begin. Unknown to David Stirling, the Germans are training special units to track, intercept and kill the marauding SAS. The hunters soon become the hunted. The SAS has to adapt if it is going to survive. Disaster strikes when Stirling is captured by the Germans. As the SAS prepare to fight Hitler in Europe, they are without the inspirational leadership of the man who created them.

59 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:08

    Berk and The Virtual Band

    Change

  • 00:09

    Unknown

    String of Truth

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Ben Macintyre
Producer Matthew Whiteman
Director Matthew Whiteman
Executive Producer Eamon Hardy

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