The Guards

Britain’s Brigade of Guards comprises five regiment of foot guards living what their members call ‘red and green lives’.

Wearing their iconic red tunics, they are masters of ceremonial precision, but these elite troops are equally effective on the frontline.

Collectively, ‘The Guards’ include the Coldstream, the Grenadiers, the Scots, the Irish, and Welsh Guards – all of whom have histories stretching back to the 1600s.

This eagerly awaited special provides a unique insight into these high-profile soldiers – their training, their missions, and their history.