Soldier: For King and Country Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1

Airdate: 2025-Aug-06

Episode summary:

In this action-packed first episode, we dive into the heart of the Royal Welsh—one of the British Army's most decorated, oldest, and distinctive regiments. From battlefield grit to time-honoured tradition, they embody discipline, pride and elite military excellence.Sergeant Major Fil Franco takes charge of Charlie Company, wrangling mentoring the youngest recruits into shape. Their first challenge? A relentless battle skills course in the unforgiving terrain of the Brecon Beacons.Junior Lance Corporal Carl Mason steps up as section commander, hungry for promotion—but leadership on the ground might be tougher than expected. At the same time, a fresh fusilier faces his own rite of passage: firing his first live round from the warrior turret in hopes of qualifying as a gunner.And far from the firing range, Veteran Sergeant Jackson, the celebrated Goat Major of The 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh, as an Army Reservist prepares for a very different mission: leading the opening ceremony at the Six Nations in Cardiff with his regal companion, Shenkin IV. With thousands watching, one question looms large—will the goat behave?Legacy isn't given, it's earned. Welcome to the Royal Welsh.

About Soldier: For King and Country series:

They're an elite fighting unit like no other – steeped in tradition, primed for battle, and ready to die for King and Country. If Britai...Show more >