Secrets of the SAS - In Their Own Words

2016

4.3

15 reviews

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (4)

1 Episode 1

9/27/16

For the elite SAS soldiers, specialists in high impact, close contact engagements, killing is a simple fact of life. In this programme they explain how they rationalise this brutal part of their existence.

2 Episode 2

9/27/16

The SAS are famous for swinging through embassy windows dressed all in black or operating behind enemy lines on seek and destroy missions. But there's another side to their work, a side that is rarely talked about: operating undercover.

3 Episode 3

9/27/16

Former SAS soldiers reveal their personal experiences of the psychological trauma that goes hand in hand with their violent lives. Despite all their training, their unrelenting lives bring unimaginable consequences.

4 Episode 4

9/27/16

Much of the SAS' work involves operating behind enemy lines, be that hostage rescue or search and destroy. This carries the inevitable risk of being hunted down by the enemy. If it happens, the mission is over, and it becomes a race to reach safety while the enemy try to hunt you.

About this show

The SAS is, simply, the most mysterious, feared and secretive elite military unit in the world. Its specially selected and highly trained soldiers have been involved in covert operations, often behind enemy lines, for more than 70 years. During that time they have performed seemingly miraculous feats of military prowess. They have been credited with turning the course not just of individual battles, but whole wars. And while they shun the limelight, every time they are in action, controversy is never far away.... But who are these soldiers? How are they selected and trained? What do they actually do? And what is it that makes them special?

Ratings and reviews

4.3

15 reviews

mark longman

November 7, 2016

watched on catch up although could not get episode 2 for some.reason, a great insite into the great job that they do. Hats off to them. I'm sure that there is a lot that we don't or won't get to hear about. An interesting watch.

John Bramah

February 21, 2021

I eat them for breakfast 😆 👻

Craig Coggin

September 30, 2016

Excellent

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