Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

As war rages in Eastern Europe, the British Army is readying its infantry platoons for action. These platoons – 30 strong units of soldiers who eat, sleep and fight alongside each other – are the backbone of the British Army.

This series follows one newly assembled platoon in The Rifles, the British Army's largest infantry regiment, preparing for possible frontline deployment. Filmed over six brutal months, they must develop soldiering skills to compete with a battle-hardened enemy and grow into a band of brothers so tight they will lay down their lives for each other.

Series details

• Title: Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2026-02-02
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 90 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 90059
• TVDB ID: 473415

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-02-02; final listed air date 2026-02-16.

Source and licence

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