Series synopsis
The Troops is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Scotland on November 3, 2025.
From war zones to royal duties – Scots’ battalions train, fight and serve. On duty and off, we follow the lives of jocks and officers, uncovering courage, sacrifice and humanity.
Premise
From war zones to royal duties – Scots’ battalions train, fight and serve. On duty and off, we follow the lives of jocks and officers, uncovering courage, sacrifice and humanity.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 3, 2025 | November 17, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A Scottish battalion heads to Nato’s war game while another packs for Cyprus. Meanwhile, ceremonial drills begin back at home in preparation for the King's summer stay at Balmoral. |
November 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Scots defend trenches in Estonia while others scout enemy lines and protect HQ. In Catterick, chaos reigns in riot training, while ceremonial troops in Edinburgh fight for redemption. |
November 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Under fire in Estonia, HQ falls and Shep takes command. Back home, there are goodbyes, scars, and one final performance to mark the end of duty and the start of something new. |
November 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Scotland |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2025 |
| Status | continue |