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.
Ross Anderson
Private Lomax
Matthew Aubrey
Private Davies
Patrick Baladi
Captain Gulliver
Jack Fox
Private White-Bowne
Sasha Frost
Norah Preston
David Kirkbride
Private Hoy
Conor MacNeill
Private McIlvenny
Phil McKee
Corporal Barrowman
Michael Nardone
Sergeant Butcher
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