Series

Spearhead

★ 7.5(2)19781h 0m3 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Nick McCarty
Release date: 1978-07-18
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 19
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Southern Television

About Spearhead

Spearhead is a 1978 web series in the Drama genre, created by Nick McCarty, starring Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder and Gordon Case. It spans 3 seasons and 19 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Spearhead in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Spearhead is a British television drama produced by Southern Television for the ITV network. With a total of three series and 19 episodes from 1978 to 1981, the series follows the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion Royal Wessex Rangers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment, during The Troubles.

Seasons (3)

Series 17 eps · 1978

Series 26 eps · 1979

Series 36 eps · 1981

Cast

Stafford Gordon

Company Sergeant Major Gilby

Roy Holder

Sergeant Bilinski

Gordon Case

Private Mayhoe

Martin Jacobs

Lieutenant Pickering

Shaughan Seymour

Major Pitt

Glyn Grimstead

Private Meadows

Themes & keywords

1970sbritish armynorthern irelandinfantry1960sregimentthe troubles (north ireland, 1966-98)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Spearhead in Japan?+

Spearhead is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Spearhead on Netflix?+

Spearhead is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of Spearhead are there?+

Spearhead has 3 seasons and 19 episodes in total.

Who stars in Spearhead?+

Spearhead stars Stafford Gordon, Roy Holder, Gordon Case, Martin Jacobs and Shaughan Seymour.

When did Spearhead come out?+

Spearhead is a 1978 web series created by Nick McCarty.

What genre is Spearhead?+

Spearhead is Drama series.

Who created Spearhead?+

Spearhead was created by Nick McCarty.