SAS: Rogue Heroes (was: CMP movie stars)

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

We’ve all seen the SAS Rogue Heroes series (or parts thereof like me).........

Not yet. Not screened in Aust, and live streaming is blocked by BBC.

DVD released on 5 Dec. Might arrive in time for Christmas.

[Jakko Westerbeke]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

live streaming is blocked by BBC.

This is where a VPN comes in handy

[Little Jo]

Hi Guys

I have been watching the BBC series 1, of SAS Rogue Heroes, (6 episodes) and from what I have seen so far I have enjoyed. The series being advertised on SBS TV in Australia. I believe, after the world cup series have finished.

Hanno, could you please email me.

Cheers

Tony

[Hanno Spoelstra]

“ 'Bigger and better': Filming begins on SAS Rogue Heroes season two ”

https://www.forces.net/tv/bigger-and...oes-season-two

[Lang]

We have all seen it now, Very entertaining.

I wonder if season two will be as full of atrocious over-acting.

David Sterling was the main driver of the concept and SAS may not have come into being without him. Unfortunately he left the scene for Colditz very early. Of course there were many superior SAS leaders involved but Paddy Mayne is the man who developed them to the special status they hold to this day.

Paddy Mayne did enough for 5 military lifetimes and was a lawyer in real life and played rugby for both Ireland and the British Lions, beats me why he is portrayed as some sort of psychopath.

He was awarded DSO and 3 bars while being denied a Victoria Cross in mysterious circumstances even after being personally recommended by Montgomery. To this day there is conflict between "Special Forces" and line regiments. Special Forces are handy and have their place but they don't win battles despite the publicity.

I hope he gets full credit if the second series covers the European period.

Lang

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Lang, you are absolutely right. The entertainment industry is always striving for a good story that sells well, rather than an accurate documentation of history.
Overall, I am happy that they make these sort of series, even though the giant grains of salt make it hard to swallow sometimes