STV Studios is filming with the British Army at “one of the most challenging times in a generation.”
The 3 x 60minute series for BBC Scotland and iPlayer will follow the day to day lives of The Royal Regiment of Scotland – the British Army’s most deployed infantry unit.
It will allow cameras at its barracks for the first time, giving the team unprecedented access to the regiment including large-scale military exercises.
The character-led series will also shine a light on the relatable challenges the soldiers face in their private lives, and explore how they juggle their tough, high-octane military careers with family life on the barracks and at home.
“This series will give audiences rare and fascinating insights into the world of military service, by following the stories of the men and women in one of Scotland’s famous regiments,” said David Harron, Factual Commissioning Executive, BBC Scotland.
“The Troops is the latest in a long line of observational documentary series from BBC Scotland which compellingly explore different aspects of contemporary Scotland.”
The Troops is produced by STV Studios Factual for BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer. It is commissioned by Louise Thornton, BBC Scotland’s Head of Multiplatform Commissioning, and David Harron, Factual Commissioning Executive.
The Series Producer is Abby Herron. The Troops was developed by Lucy Hazzard, Director of Development at STV Studios Factual, and James Burrough.
“Our series will reveal the personal and professional lives of the men and women behind the uniform,” explained Craig Hunter, Executive Producer and Creative Director or STV Studios Factual/
“Merging the challenges of home life with modern day soldiering, we’ll follow a cast of characters facing some of the toughest working environments in the world. The Troops will move beyond the drills and the weapons training to accurately reflect the personalities, commitment and ambitions of an eclectic group of soldiers who could be deployed at any moment.”
