Series synopsis
Platoon 24/7 is a British documentary war & politics television series that premiered on 5 on February 2, 2026. It ended on February 16, 2026. It stars David Leon.
We follow six gruelling months as a platoon prepares for possible frontline deployment.
Premise
We follow six gruelling months as a platoon prepares for possible frontline deployment.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Leon as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 2, 2026 | February 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Commander Lieutenant throws the platoon in at the deep end with a week-long exercise in the Brecon Beacon mountains where the Riflemen undergo a competition scrutinising their fitness and mental resilience. |
February 2, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After the PM says Britain is ready to deploy a peacekeeping force within weeks, 13 Platoon's schedule intensifies with urban warfare and nocturnal training exercises. |
February 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Nearing the end of training, 13 Platoon faces two of the biggest tests: a large-scale battle simulation, and an endurance competition, carrying 30kilos of kit over 45 inhospitable km. |
February 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 2, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 16, 2026 |
| Runtime | 68 minutes |
| Status | ended |