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The Last Post

2017 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · BBC One

Drama, War & Politics

TMDB 6.6 · 24 votes

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Would you risk your life for a dying empire?

Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.

Episodes

  • S01E01The New Man2017-10-0159m

    Captain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much-loved Captain Nick Page of the Royal Military Police.

  • S01E02Starfish2017-10-0859m

    Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist special forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her baby's birth, and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.

  • S01E03Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep2017-10-1559m

    Captain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand that she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the Royal Military Police base are cut short by a shocking discovery.

  • S01E04The CO's Boy2017-10-2259m

    The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison can't go on with her pregnancy. Alison confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.

  • S01E05Precious Cargo2017-10-2959m

    The NLF demand a swap. Alison watches over Ed, conflicted about their marriage. Honor confronts Martha. Yusra gets a coded message to Armstrong. Joe disobeys orders.

  • S01E06The Bigger Picture2017-11-0559m

    Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.

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