1 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:08,225 I'm not asking for anything other than permission and 60 men. 2 00:00:08,325 --> 00:00:10,506 Men I will choose according to my own criteria. 3 00:00:10,606 --> 00:00:14,941 If you decide to join them, I will join the SAS too. 4 00:00:15,759 --> 00:00:17,905 My dearest Mirren, you know I love you, 5 00:00:18,005 --> 00:00:19,826 I know I could make you so happy. 6 00:00:19,926 --> 00:00:23,411 If you go out in this, it will be suicide. 7 00:00:25,239 --> 00:00:26,860 Who? 8 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:28,960 McGonigal, sir. 9 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:32,826 What is it about Stirling that you dislike so much? 10 00:00:32,926 --> 00:00:34,926 I invented the SAS, 11 00:00:34,996 --> 00:00:37,066 he had no right to destroy it... 12 00:00:37,166 --> 00:00:38,545 ...on its first mission. 13 00:00:38,645 --> 00:00:40,106 We have a second chance. 14 00:00:40,206 --> 00:00:44,031 Let's see what the stars have in store for us. 15 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,786 That's Paddy Mayne in Tamet. 16 00:00:51,886 --> 00:00:54,625 And here am I in the dark and silence in Sirte. 17 00:00:54,725 --> 00:00:57,780 Well it's not a competition, sir. - Of course it is. 18 00:00:57,880 --> 00:00:59,460 Ooh, I see. 19 00:00:59,560 --> 00:01:01,560 Let the games begin. 20 00:01:31,719 --> 00:01:33,719 Faster now, come on! 21 00:01:36,760 --> 00:01:39,480 Sadler, don't let him catch you. 22 00:01:42,200 --> 00:01:44,665 How do you like these, Tommy? 23 00:01:47,079 --> 00:01:49,079 Come on. 24 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:35,060 Where the hell did you learn to drive like that, Paddy Mayne? 25 00:02:36,759 --> 00:02:37,866 Now, 26 00:02:37,966 --> 00:02:41,026 we will break off into four units... 27 00:02:41,103 --> 00:02:42,619 ...as before. 28 00:02:42,719 --> 00:02:44,146 I'm guessing it's the same teams... 29 00:02:44,246 --> 00:02:46,986 ...as the last time we attacked these same airstrips? 30 00:02:47,086 --> 00:02:49,146 Just to keep the scoring system fair. 31 00:02:49,246 --> 00:02:50,546 Nope, 32 00:02:50,646 --> 00:02:53,785 different teams, same team leaders because this whole exercise, 33 00:02:53,885 --> 00:02:57,266 the whole North Africa campaign is about my team versus your team, Paddy. 34 00:02:57,366 --> 00:03:00,146 Aye. Just as long as that is clear. 35 00:03:00,246 --> 00:03:04,420 Gentlemen, this is a theatre of war, not a playground... 36 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:07,470 ...and this time, it will be different cause now, the Germans are expecting us. 37 00:03:07,570 --> 00:03:10,106 Every airstrip will be on high alert. 38 00:03:10,206 --> 00:03:12,206 Even more fun, Jock. 39 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:17,759 So, now, perhaps... double points... 40 00:03:18,759 --> 00:03:21,139 ...for each plane destroyed? 41 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:25,666 Lewes, you will take Almonds and Riley to Nofilia airstrip. Fraser... 42 00:03:25,766 --> 00:03:27,706 I want no part in this idiotic game. 43 00:03:27,806 --> 00:03:29,146 You will go with Lewes, 44 00:03:29,246 --> 00:03:31,305 but take four men and break off at the airstrip... 45 00:03:31,405 --> 00:03:33,745 ...to attack the airfield to the west. 46 00:03:33,845 --> 00:03:35,866 And Paddy, just as the last time, 47 00:03:35,966 --> 00:03:38,106 you will take Tamet... 48 00:03:38,206 --> 00:03:40,331 ...and I will take Sirte. 49 00:03:41,039 --> 00:03:44,524 Round two then, sir. - Oh, yes, round two. 50 00:03:44,879 --> 00:03:47,505 Can I come on your team then, sir? - Course you can, sweetheart. 51 00:03:47,605 --> 00:03:52,025 Stick with Uncle Paddy. - She's a keen kitten she is. 52 00:03:52,159 --> 00:03:55,740 And whoever destroys the most aeroplanes tonight, 53 00:03:55,840 --> 00:03:58,879 will win a bottle of 20-year-old... 54 00:03:59,439 --> 00:04:02,039 ...single malt Scotch whisky. 55 00:04:05,719 --> 00:04:08,000 My father's favourite. 56 00:04:08,639 --> 00:04:12,345 Now, I carry it with me in case I am fatally wounded. 57 00:04:12,445 --> 00:04:15,250 Now I'm offering it as a prize... 58 00:04:15,599 --> 00:04:17,599 ...in our game. 59 00:04:18,399 --> 00:04:20,505 Paddy, you've had a lot of whisky in your time, 60 00:04:20,605 --> 00:04:22,226 nothing as good as this. 61 00:04:22,326 --> 00:04:24,226 Considering your humble background. 62 00:04:24,326 --> 00:04:28,940 Shall I stand between you two fucking idiots like a headmaster? 63 00:04:29,040 --> 00:04:31,800 Myself, I prefer a poteen, 64 00:04:32,279 --> 00:04:34,720 distilled in bathtubs, 65 00:04:35,839 --> 00:04:41,194 but I will gladly take this piss off your hands when I win, sir. 66 00:04:42,319 --> 00:04:45,240 Okay, men, check your weapons. 67 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:54,700 David, 68 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:58,370 what's this idiotic nonsense about a game? 69 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:02,305 No commanding officer has ever been able to control Paddy Mayne... 70 00:05:02,405 --> 00:05:06,226 ...because none of them understood him. He will fight against me come what may, 71 00:05:06,326 --> 00:05:09,346 but now, he will try to attain dominance... 72 00:05:09,446 --> 00:05:11,825 ...by destroying enemy aircraft which... 73 00:05:11,925 --> 00:05:15,020 ...is essential if we don't want Tobruk to fall. 74 00:05:15,120 --> 00:05:18,065 Yes, but is it really clever strategy, David? 75 00:05:18,165 --> 00:05:21,225 Or do you just want to win the game? 76 00:05:46,079 --> 00:05:47,505 What time is it? 77 00:05:47,605 --> 00:05:49,065 Two minutes to midnight. 78 00:05:49,165 --> 00:05:52,225 We need to wait for the moon to set. 79 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:08,385 Let's wait here for the moon to set. 80 00:06:08,485 --> 00:06:10,460 Four miles to the airstrip, 81 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:12,705 coast road's just over that ridge. 82 00:06:12,805 --> 00:06:15,866 We can't risk the vehicles any further. 83 00:06:15,966 --> 00:06:17,966 Fuck the moon. 84 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:21,230 There you are, sir. - Let's go. 85 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:55,466 Cheeky bastards have put up fences. 86 00:06:55,566 --> 00:06:57,566 Aye, cheeky fucks, 87 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:00,940 but it'll make it more fun this time. 88 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:03,346 We should wait for the moon to set, they'll see us. 89 00:07:03,446 --> 00:07:05,839 No. The moon is our friend. 90 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:08,879 Patience is our enemy. 91 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:14,645 And besides, those who'd see us will soon be dead. 92 00:07:30,040 --> 00:07:32,040 Listen. 93 00:07:57,319 --> 00:08:01,739 Just as I thought, fences and searchlights this time. 94 00:08:03,279 --> 00:08:04,900 Riley, 95 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:07,040 I want you to read this. 96 00:08:13,639 --> 00:08:15,639 I'm not religious, sir. 97 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:17,125 If you're unable to read the print, 98 00:08:17,225 --> 00:08:20,026 the light will be sufficiently bad for us to move. 99 00:08:20,126 --> 00:08:23,441 Pass it here, Pat. That's my favourite. 100 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:29,060 And what are you doing, sir? 101 00:08:29,439 --> 00:08:32,059 We have at least 15 more minutes so... 102 00:08:32,159 --> 00:08:34,159 ...you read your Bible, 103 00:08:34,919 --> 00:08:37,639 I'm going to pray in my own way. 104 00:09:00,639 --> 00:09:02,639 My dearest Mirren, 105 00:09:02,799 --> 00:09:08,140 it has been two weeks since I sent you my letter of marriage proposal. 106 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:10,346 I'm imagining that I haven't received a response... 107 00:09:10,446 --> 00:09:13,419 ...because of faults in the mail service. 108 00:09:13,519 --> 00:09:15,106 We are now based on the planet Mars... 109 00:09:15,206 --> 00:09:18,521 ...and mail comes once every blue moon. 110 00:09:20,159 --> 00:09:23,785 And speaking of the moon, every time I look at it, I think of you. 111 00:09:23,885 --> 00:09:25,505 So damn corny, isn't it? 112 00:09:25,605 --> 00:09:29,005 Like one of those awful Hollywood films. 113 00:09:36,879 --> 00:09:38,545 But the moon gives me hope... 114 00:09:38,645 --> 00:09:43,490 ...that something so cold and remote can appear beautiful. 115 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:50,905 I believe I too, am considered cold and remote by some, 116 00:09:51,005 --> 00:09:52,459 but I'm hoping that... 117 00:09:52,559 --> 00:09:57,740 ...you might also consider me, if not beautiful, then, at least dependable. 118 00:09:57,840 --> 00:10:02,430 And I hope that your answer to my proposal will be yes. 119 00:10:09,879 --> 00:10:14,384 The light died just after, 'thou shalt not kill', sir. 120 00:10:15,080 --> 00:10:16,819 Well, 121 00:10:16,919 --> 00:10:19,106 I can tell you the full commandment, 122 00:10:19,206 --> 00:10:23,779 it's 'thou shalt not kill, except in a very good cause'. 123 00:10:23,879 --> 00:10:26,986 Every day, Hitler sends innocents to their deaths. 124 00:10:27,086 --> 00:10:29,551 So we have a very good cause. 125 00:10:32,519 --> 00:10:34,020 Fraser, 126 00:10:34,120 --> 00:10:35,860 take your men West, 127 00:10:35,960 --> 00:10:36,910 we go East. 128 00:10:37,010 --> 00:10:39,010 Go well, sir. 129 00:10:42,320 --> 00:10:43,505 Good luck, boys. 130 00:10:43,605 --> 00:10:45,605 All the best, lads. 131 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:00,720 Fuck. Fuck. 132 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:06,795 German reinforcements heading to Agheila to join Rommel. 133 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:12,600 We can't reach Sirte airstrip without crossing that road. 134 00:11:13,519 --> 00:11:15,519 Fuck. 135 00:12:05,320 --> 00:12:09,220 Only five Messerschmitts on the strip. - Meaning what? 136 00:12:09,320 --> 00:12:11,025 Five is five. 137 00:12:11,125 --> 00:12:16,225 Five Messerschmitts taken out of action, British lives saved. 138 00:12:17,679 --> 00:12:20,909 Yes, sir. I only wish there were more. 139 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:24,545 I don't care about the scores on the blackboard. None of us do. 140 00:12:24,645 --> 00:12:26,059 Good. 141 00:12:26,159 --> 00:12:28,794 Only monsters would keep count. 142 00:12:40,399 --> 00:12:43,629 If that's Rommel's main relief column, 143 00:12:43,919 --> 00:12:44,965 there'll be no break for 3 hours. 144 00:12:45,065 --> 00:12:47,505 There will be. - The Germans stay tight to prevent... 145 00:12:47,605 --> 00:12:50,750 There will be a bloody break, Sadler. 146 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:55,545 I will get a break. I am owed a fucking break. 147 00:13:34,559 --> 00:13:37,159 A wee light show for Stirling. 148 00:13:44,759 --> 00:13:46,759 Bad dog. 149 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:57,550 It's like Paddy's lit another bonfire. 150 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:04,590 Bravo. - What the fuck has he blown up? 151 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:08,826 Whatever it is, I imagine there's little doubt... 152 00:14:08,926 --> 00:14:13,686 ...about the destination of my father's favourite whisky. 153 00:14:14,240 --> 00:14:16,620 My father would be so proud. 154 00:14:17,840 --> 00:14:20,385 That's it. Road's clear, that's the last of them. 155 00:14:20,485 --> 00:14:22,485 What time is it? 156 00:14:22,572 --> 00:14:24,020 04:26. 157 00:14:24,120 --> 00:14:25,745 Sunrise is at 04:40. 158 00:14:25,845 --> 00:14:29,755 It's another 20 minute march to Sirte airstrip. 159 00:14:30,799 --> 00:14:32,879 It's too late. 160 00:14:39,000 --> 00:14:43,659 Looks like Lewes and Fraser have had some success too. Bravo. 161 00:14:43,759 --> 00:14:45,759 Bravo. 162 00:14:47,279 --> 00:14:48,740 Of course, of course, 163 00:14:48,840 --> 00:14:52,260 the road became clear when it was already too late. 164 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:55,226 Or, imagine a more amusing possibility, 165 00:14:55,326 --> 00:15:00,620 the road became clear because it was too late, there-in lies a crucial... 166 00:15:00,720 --> 00:15:03,185 ...philosophical distinction. 167 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:11,226 In The Iliad, Homer wrote, 168 00:15:11,326 --> 00:15:17,276 'Fate is born with us, no man escapes it neither brave man nor coward.' 169 00:15:17,879 --> 00:15:19,919 What do you say, Sadler? 170 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:25,480 I say no one is talking of bravery or cowardice. 171 00:15:26,399 --> 00:15:28,399 Indeed. 172 00:15:29,879 --> 00:15:32,004 No one is talking at all. 173 00:16:09,720 --> 00:16:13,800 If you see a brown stone lads, stay away from it. 174 00:16:23,919 --> 00:16:25,919 Stirling! 175 00:16:30,720 --> 00:16:32,720 Wee, Johnny, 176 00:16:33,200 --> 00:16:35,750 I wanna write down the scores. 177 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:40,380 Why don't you leave it alone, Paddy? 178 00:16:50,279 --> 00:16:53,559 What, 24 plus 27? 179 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:56,840 Fifty... 180 00:16:58,120 --> 00:16:59,226 ...one. 181 00:16:59,326 --> 00:17:01,621 Scare the Gerries off that. 182 00:17:36,039 --> 00:17:37,699 Even though... 183 00:17:37,799 --> 00:17:39,945 ...they took extra precautions, 184 00:17:40,045 --> 00:17:42,340 I think we did rather well. 185 00:17:42,640 --> 00:17:44,640 Wires, dogs, 186 00:17:45,680 --> 00:17:47,786 wide-eyed boys notwithstanding. 187 00:17:47,886 --> 00:17:53,100 What caused all the fireworks? - 5,000 gallons of aviation fuel. 188 00:17:53,200 --> 00:17:55,860 I'm not counting that in my tally. 189 00:17:55,960 --> 00:17:57,580 What about you? 190 00:17:57,680 --> 00:18:00,160 Who's getting the whisky? 191 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:08,650 The prize has gone, Paddy. 192 00:18:08,759 --> 00:18:12,669 Some of it I drank, the rest... shot to pieces. 193 00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:17,259 I decided it was a worthless gesture. 194 00:18:17,359 --> 00:18:20,079 My strategy was ugly and vain... 195 00:18:20,720 --> 00:18:23,465 ...and a bottle of whiskey is not a fitting reward... 196 00:18:23,565 --> 00:18:25,465 ...for the resourcefulness and courage... 197 00:18:25,565 --> 00:18:30,410 ...you have shown over two very dangerous assignments. So, 198 00:18:31,720 --> 00:18:34,440 I'm going to recommend to GHQ... 199 00:18:34,759 --> 00:18:36,540 ...that you be awarded... 200 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:41,315 ...the Distinguished Service Order Medal and that you... 201 00:18:41,759 --> 00:18:44,989 ...be promoted to the rank of Captain. 202 00:18:50,039 --> 00:18:52,674 Congratulations, Captain Mayne. 203 00:18:52,839 --> 00:18:57,300 The Special Air Service's first combat medal and first promotion. 204 00:18:57,400 --> 00:18:59,786 Three cheers for Captain Paddy Mayne, 205 00:18:59,886 --> 00:19:02,521 the mad bastard at Tamet strip. 206 00:19:07,839 --> 00:19:10,385 Now you can try wearing the mantle of power yourself, 207 00:19:10,485 --> 00:19:12,559 you useless Irish cunt. 208 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:16,000 You see, you... 209 00:19:17,400 --> 00:19:20,970 ...you are the first commanding officer... 210 00:19:21,055 --> 00:19:24,030 ...that I have ever actually liked. 211 00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:34,240 Where the hell is Lewes? 212 00:19:36,880 --> 00:19:38,880 Mirren? 213 00:19:41,759 --> 00:19:43,759 Mirren? 214 00:19:46,839 --> 00:19:48,425 What are you doing? 215 00:19:48,525 --> 00:19:51,705 I was asking my dear departed grandmother a question. 216 00:19:51,805 --> 00:19:53,805 What question? 217 00:20:02,039 --> 00:20:04,504 You're being very mysterious. 218 00:20:04,640 --> 00:20:06,259 Where are we going? 219 00:20:06,359 --> 00:20:08,399 My grandmother said yes, 220 00:20:10,319 --> 00:20:12,319 so let's do it. 221 00:20:13,519 --> 00:20:15,519 In the back of the car. 222 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:22,075 It's what all the young people in America do apparently. 223 00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:49,839 Remember, you have to pull out. 224 00:20:50,799 --> 00:20:53,000 I will, my love. I will. 225 00:21:04,279 --> 00:21:06,279 I love you, Mirren. 226 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:16,920 Oh, lord. - What? 227 00:21:17,599 --> 00:21:20,459 Quickly. For god's sake. - What do I do? 228 00:21:20,559 --> 00:21:22,266 Like this? - Yes. 229 00:21:22,366 --> 00:21:24,366 Quicker. 230 00:21:26,680 --> 00:21:28,680 Goodness. 231 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:31,960 Such a lot. 232 00:21:42,400 --> 00:21:44,259 What? 233 00:21:44,359 --> 00:21:46,359 Now you are ruined? 234 00:21:46,409 --> 00:21:48,409 My dress is ruined. 235 00:21:51,799 --> 00:21:53,799 Well, Mirren, 236 00:21:54,799 --> 00:22:00,100 when we're married, there will be no need for strategic withdrawals. 237 00:22:00,200 --> 00:22:05,215 You always resort to military terms when you're embarrassed. 238 00:22:06,359 --> 00:22:08,359 Did you hear me? 239 00:22:10,119 --> 00:22:12,414 I said, when we're married. 240 00:22:14,240 --> 00:22:16,240 Jock. 241 00:22:18,559 --> 00:22:20,769 Enemy aircraft, due south. 242 00:22:26,640 --> 00:22:28,640 Everyone, fan out! 243 00:22:29,200 --> 00:22:31,200 Watch out. 244 00:22:54,359 --> 00:22:57,826 Almonds, head for the rocks! Everyone out. Fan out. 245 00:22:57,926 --> 00:23:00,476 Grab your weapons, find cover. 246 00:23:00,531 --> 00:23:02,546 Get the bren gun. 247 00:23:02,646 --> 00:23:06,119 Scatter. Everybody, scatter. Go! 248 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:09,026 Get down, sir, there's another plane. 249 00:23:09,126 --> 00:23:13,786 We've obviously made ourselves something of a priority. How flattering. 250 00:23:13,886 --> 00:23:16,861 Almonds, take cover! - Jim, come on. 251 00:23:17,079 --> 00:23:19,079 Fuck off. 252 00:23:38,039 --> 00:23:40,039 Sir! - Sir! 253 00:23:42,519 --> 00:23:44,519 Are you hit, sir? 254 00:23:46,519 --> 00:23:48,899 They're swinging back round. 255 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:54,740 Are you okay, sir? - Just head for the rocks. 256 00:23:55,160 --> 00:23:57,160 I'll meet you there. 257 00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:00,690 Sir, you have to run. Run. 258 00:24:00,755 --> 00:24:03,475 Run. Walk would be a fine thing. 259 00:24:18,319 --> 00:24:20,640 Sir, are you okay? 260 00:25:01,119 --> 00:25:03,119 Sir! 261 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:09,440 Do you need help? 262 00:25:24,039 --> 00:25:27,580 We'll come and get you. - Get back behind the rocks. 263 00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:29,680 They're coming again. 264 00:26:29,119 --> 00:26:31,119 Jock. 265 00:26:32,160 --> 00:26:35,220 In answer to your proposal, my love, 266 00:26:35,599 --> 00:26:37,759 I really have to say no. 267 00:26:40,839 --> 00:26:44,324 How can I marry a man who's already dead? 268 00:26:50,880 --> 00:26:52,880 No. 269 00:26:54,200 --> 00:26:56,200 No. 270 00:27:03,680 --> 00:27:05,680 I'm not dead. 271 00:27:06,279 --> 00:27:08,279 I'm alive. 272 00:27:08,559 --> 00:27:10,559 Mirren. 273 00:27:11,359 --> 00:27:13,519 I'm not dead, Mirren! 274 00:27:40,279 --> 00:27:42,744 I'll be with you in a moment. 275 00:27:42,880 --> 00:27:44,880 Quickly as I can. - Sir! 276 00:27:45,599 --> 00:27:47,826 Sir, you're hurt. Wait, I'll come to you. 277 00:27:47,926 --> 00:27:52,266 No, you will not go down there, that's a fucking order. I will not let you die. 278 00:27:52,366 --> 00:27:53,979 Stay. 279 00:27:54,079 --> 00:27:56,079 Jock! - Jim, come back! 280 00:27:56,132 --> 00:27:58,400 Jock. - Sir, keep coming. 281 00:28:01,640 --> 00:28:03,640 Almost there, darling. 282 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:26,985 There's only one vehicle. 283 00:29:27,085 --> 00:29:30,655 I wonder if the German's have a blackboard. 284 00:29:51,359 --> 00:29:53,359 Everyone alright, lads? 285 00:29:57,880 --> 00:29:59,880 You alright, fellas? 286 00:30:10,680 --> 00:30:12,680 Get them a drink. 287 00:30:26,799 --> 00:30:28,799 Jock didn't make it. 288 00:30:30,119 --> 00:30:31,780 What, what do you mean? 289 00:30:31,880 --> 00:30:33,880 What do you mean? 290 00:30:34,960 --> 00:30:37,085 What do you think I mean? 291 00:30:37,920 --> 00:30:39,920 No, where is he? 292 00:30:43,839 --> 00:30:45,839 He's fucking dead. 293 00:30:49,359 --> 00:30:51,359 Where is he? 294 00:30:51,720 --> 00:30:53,145 He's where he fell. 295 00:30:53,245 --> 00:30:57,079 You left him? - I left him on your orders. 296 00:30:58,880 --> 00:31:02,200 On SAS orders. S-A-fucking-S protocol. 297 00:31:04,200 --> 00:31:06,495 You and your fucking order. 298 00:31:09,640 --> 00:31:12,066 Do not attempt to retrieve the bodies of the fallen... 299 00:31:12,166 --> 00:31:17,436 ...as it will impede swift execution of the given mission, sir. 300 00:31:28,039 --> 00:31:30,039 He's a bloody mess... 301 00:31:31,079 --> 00:31:33,079 ...out in the sun. 302 00:31:34,799 --> 00:31:40,919 Which is where we're all... we are all gonna be now that Jerry's onto us. 303 00:32:02,559 --> 00:32:04,559 I actually... 304 00:32:04,650 --> 00:32:07,965 ...didn't believe Jock Lewes was human. 305 00:32:10,640 --> 00:32:13,020 Sir, put out your cigarette. 306 00:32:13,599 --> 00:32:16,914 Sir, put out your cigarette. - Fuck off! 307 00:32:18,119 --> 00:32:20,119 Fuck off! 308 00:32:21,640 --> 00:32:23,640 He died well. 309 00:32:50,920 --> 00:32:53,240 Sand. Sand, quick. 310 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:24,200 So, 311 00:33:25,640 --> 00:33:27,640 only the dreamer... 312 00:33:28,079 --> 00:33:30,079 ...and the madman left. 313 00:33:34,720 --> 00:33:38,545 Who the fuck is gonna be the sensible one now? 314 00:34:14,639 --> 00:34:19,654 Dear Jock, I received your letter this morning and I danced. 315 00:34:19,880 --> 00:34:21,905 I actually danced with the letter in my hand... 316 00:34:22,005 --> 00:34:25,320 ...as if it was you I was dancing with. 317 00:34:27,159 --> 00:34:29,700 Of course I will marry you, Jock. 318 00:34:29,800 --> 00:34:31,800 Of course I will. 319 00:34:57,679 --> 00:34:59,679 Parade. 320 00:35:00,039 --> 00:35:02,840 Parade turn. 321 00:35:04,679 --> 00:35:06,585 Morning, gentlemen. - Morning, sir. 322 00:35:06,685 --> 00:35:10,780 He said good morning, gentlemen. - Good morning, sir! 323 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:13,059 Like fucking primary school. 324 00:35:13,159 --> 00:35:15,159 Relax. 325 00:35:16,079 --> 00:35:18,800 Well, if this is primary school, 326 00:35:19,440 --> 00:35:22,260 I've had a message from the headmaster, 327 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:25,250 General Auchinleck himself. But... 328 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:29,300 ...before I tell you what he has to say, 329 00:35:29,400 --> 00:35:34,160 the period of mourning for Lieutenant Jock Lewes is over. 330 00:35:36,519 --> 00:35:38,139 Cooper, 331 00:35:38,239 --> 00:35:40,239 hoist the flag. 332 00:35:40,289 --> 00:35:42,289 Sir. 333 00:35:43,840 --> 00:35:45,746 Auchinleck expresses his astonishment... 334 00:35:45,846 --> 00:35:49,146 ...at the success that we have achieved in such a short space of time. 335 00:35:49,246 --> 00:35:52,226 Having destroyed 90 enemy aircraft in three weeks, 336 00:35:52,326 --> 00:35:57,380 we have exceeded the number destroyed by the RAF by a factor of three. 337 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:58,746 Fuck. 338 00:35:58,846 --> 00:36:01,119 Paddy Mayne's DSO... 339 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:06,866 ...has been confirmed and he has been promoted... to the rank of Captain. 340 00:36:06,966 --> 00:36:08,966 Sir, 341 00:36:09,119 --> 00:36:11,119 it's not working. 342 00:36:11,960 --> 00:36:15,360 Right. Seekings, help that poor boy now. 343 00:36:15,559 --> 00:36:17,559 Fucking gladly, sir. 344 00:36:18,079 --> 00:36:21,019 Fraser has been awarded the Military Cross. 345 00:36:21,119 --> 00:36:22,505 Rope snagged? - Yeah. 346 00:36:22,605 --> 00:36:26,139 And I have been promoted to the rank of Major. 347 00:36:26,239 --> 00:36:28,905 Not so sure about that Cooper, I think it's the wheel. 348 00:36:29,005 --> 00:36:30,626 It's the fucking rope, you oaf. 349 00:36:30,726 --> 00:36:33,666 Hey, talk to me like that I will knock your bleedin' block off. 350 00:36:33,766 --> 00:36:36,401 Go on then. - Oh, for fuck sake. 351 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:49,260 In the bigger picture, 352 00:36:49,360 --> 00:36:53,355 against the odds, we now have... the initiative, 353 00:36:54,400 --> 00:36:57,459 this success is in thanks, in no small part, 354 00:36:57,559 --> 00:37:01,320 to the work that you, the men of the SAS, 355 00:37:01,800 --> 00:37:03,059 have carried out. 356 00:37:03,159 --> 00:37:06,679 We achieve our success because we... 357 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:08,905 ...do things differently. 358 00:37:09,005 --> 00:37:12,719 We achieve our goals in our own way. 359 00:37:13,280 --> 00:37:17,615 Fuck wheels, fuck ropes, just tie the fucking thing. 360 00:37:22,480 --> 00:37:25,780 And in recognition of your startling successes, 361 00:37:25,880 --> 00:37:29,365 GHQ have awarded you all five days leave. 362 00:37:30,280 --> 00:37:32,740 We may not be an official regiment but... 363 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:36,866 ...when you make your way to your bars and brothels in Cairo, 364 00:37:36,966 --> 00:37:39,176 you will all be wearing... 365 00:37:39,400 --> 00:37:41,400 ...one of these, 366 00:37:42,159 --> 00:37:44,866 cap badges by Bob Tait. 367 00:37:44,966 --> 00:37:46,820 The flaming sword... 368 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:49,139 ...is the legendary sword, Excalibur. 369 00:37:49,239 --> 00:37:51,239 The new jump wings... 370 00:37:52,519 --> 00:37:54,644 ...were designed by Jock. 371 00:37:55,800 --> 00:37:58,005 Those of you that can read would've read the motto on our badge. 372 00:37:58,105 --> 00:37:59,226 Now, Paddy, 373 00:37:59,326 --> 00:38:01,905 since you have... embodied the words best, 374 00:38:02,005 --> 00:38:04,980 I will leave it to you to say them. 375 00:38:05,679 --> 00:38:09,180 The new motto of the Special Air Service is, 376 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:10,740 drink rum, 377 00:38:10,840 --> 00:38:12,619 fight dirty, 378 00:38:12,719 --> 00:38:14,719 fuck the rules. 379 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:21,320 The new motto is, 380 00:38:22,960 --> 00:38:24,960 Who Dares, Wins. 381 00:38:26,519 --> 00:38:28,300 Who Dares, 382 00:38:28,400 --> 00:38:30,400 Wins. 383 00:38:31,039 --> 00:38:33,504 And we will continue to dare. 384 00:38:37,360 --> 00:38:41,180 There are trucks on the way to take you all to Cairo, 385 00:38:41,280 --> 00:38:46,550 wear the beret on your head and a condom on your massive cocks. 386 00:38:46,645 --> 00:38:48,645 That'll be all. 387 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:54,000 Mutinous Irish cunt... 388 00:38:54,599 --> 00:38:59,019 ...requesting permission not to travel to Cairo, sir. 389 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:41,240 Here, lads, who ordered the fucking ice cream cones here? 390 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:47,900 So what's the white bonnet represent then ladies? 391 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:50,000 You girl scouts? 392 00:39:51,159 --> 00:39:53,159 Let me see that. 393 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:56,979 Hold on to your hat lad, you shouldn't have done that. 394 00:39:57,079 --> 00:39:58,939 What do you think? 395 00:39:59,039 --> 00:40:05,159 Which one of you lovely ladies wants to take me to Ascot, for lady's day? 396 00:40:05,360 --> 00:40:06,740 What? 397 00:40:06,840 --> 00:40:08,840 Remember, Davey boy, 398 00:40:09,239 --> 00:40:13,360 even though we can't understand a fucking word... 399 00:40:14,119 --> 00:40:16,679 ...these Scotch wankers say, 400 00:40:19,280 --> 00:40:21,280 they are British... 401 00:40:21,679 --> 00:40:23,300 ...and we're not... 402 00:40:23,400 --> 00:40:25,440 ...allowed to kill them. 403 00:41:13,760 --> 00:41:16,159 Oh, for fuck's sake. 404 00:41:18,800 --> 00:41:22,370 Can't bear this thing fucking complaining. 405 00:41:29,760 --> 00:41:31,760 Fuck off. 406 00:41:32,639 --> 00:41:34,639 Jesus. 407 00:41:38,239 --> 00:41:40,239 I'm sorry. 408 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:45,280 You're joking. 409 00:42:16,360 --> 00:42:17,510 What the fuck's going on, Reg? 410 00:42:17,610 --> 00:42:21,095 They don't like the colour of our berets. 411 00:42:25,079 --> 00:42:29,025 Anybody else has an opinion on our fucking headgear, please step forward. 412 00:42:29,125 --> 00:42:31,125 MP's, they're coming! 413 00:42:34,519 --> 00:42:36,559 Although, I have to say, 414 00:42:36,629 --> 00:42:39,099 regarding the colour of the new beret, 415 00:42:39,199 --> 00:42:41,199 they do have a point. 416 00:42:49,440 --> 00:42:52,105 I hear your new detachment's doing very well. 417 00:42:52,205 --> 00:42:56,795 8It isn't really my detachment, it's Jock's detachment. 418 00:42:58,119 --> 00:43:00,244 I suppose now it is mine. 419 00:43:01,599 --> 00:43:03,724 Belongs to me and that... 420 00:43:04,239 --> 00:43:05,346 ...madman. 421 00:43:05,446 --> 00:43:07,446 Here. - Thank you. 422 00:43:08,440 --> 00:43:13,059 If you don't like canaries in cages, why did you get one? 423 00:43:13,159 --> 00:43:15,360 So I can set it free, 424 00:43:15,880 --> 00:43:18,770 you might think I'm compassionate. 425 00:43:19,000 --> 00:43:21,635 Are you not compassionate? - No. 426 00:43:21,727 --> 00:43:23,727 I don't think I am. 427 00:43:26,920 --> 00:43:29,079 To your victories. 428 00:43:37,679 --> 00:43:41,249 Though you look like someone who is losing. 429 00:43:41,315 --> 00:43:43,315 Yes. 430 00:43:43,350 --> 00:43:47,515 I am a boy playing a game while my father watches, 431 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:50,000 as he always did. 432 00:43:50,840 --> 00:43:53,105 If I don't score the most tries or make the most runs, 433 00:43:53,205 --> 00:43:55,860 he won't speak to me all the way home. 434 00:43:55,960 --> 00:43:58,346 Just the sound of the car engine, the windscreen wipers... 435 00:43:58,446 --> 00:44:02,016 ...and the thunderous roar of his silence. 436 00:44:09,880 --> 00:44:12,005 Let's go out for a drink. 437 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:14,545 What's the rush? 438 00:44:14,645 --> 00:44:20,459 No rush, I just wanna see the sunset from the balcony of the Empire Club. 439 00:44:20,559 --> 00:44:22,599 Well I would, I would... 440 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:26,000 ...rather stay here. 441 00:44:26,599 --> 00:44:28,099 Okay. 442 00:44:28,199 --> 00:44:29,780 The truth, 443 00:44:29,880 --> 00:44:32,940 there is someone I want you to meet. 444 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:35,880 Tonight. 445 00:44:38,519 --> 00:44:40,519 Top secret. 446 00:44:40,920 --> 00:44:46,700 And there was me thinking that you were with me because you liked me. 447 00:44:53,719 --> 00:44:56,949 I'm trying very hard to only like you. 448 00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:07,000 Come. 449 00:45:36,800 --> 00:45:38,800 Eoin! 450 00:45:45,480 --> 00:45:47,480 Eoin! 451 00:45:54,000 --> 00:45:56,000 Your body's meat, 452 00:45:56,920 --> 00:45:59,300 your spirit's here, I think. 453 00:46:19,519 --> 00:46:23,079 I was gonna read you Homer, or Keats, 454 00:46:24,599 --> 00:46:26,780 but then I thought fuck that, 455 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:32,405 I think I used to bore you with it and you were just being polite. 456 00:46:34,400 --> 00:46:39,925 You remember that, that idiotic Percy French song we used to sing? 457 00:46:41,920 --> 00:46:46,935 I'll sing you the Percy French thing and we'll have a laugh. 458 00:47:51,280 --> 00:47:53,480 To run away, eh, Eoin? 459 00:47:57,440 --> 00:48:01,180 How grand a life it would be to be a coward. 460 00:48:04,280 --> 00:48:06,280 To love life that much. 461 00:48:16,639 --> 00:48:19,529 We'll sleep here tonight, I think. 462 00:48:36,760 --> 00:48:41,095 Dear God, I do hope this isn't your little surprise. 463 00:48:41,840 --> 00:48:43,840 No, it isn't. 464 00:48:44,400 --> 00:48:46,950 He's seen us. - And he's drunk. 465 00:48:48,079 --> 00:48:51,224 Stirling. Major Stirling now, I hear. 466 00:48:51,639 --> 00:48:55,059 Although I believe you personally have achieved nothing. 467 00:48:55,159 --> 00:48:57,284 I have something for you. 468 00:48:57,639 --> 00:49:01,379 Seems my phantom regiment... has a new ethos. 469 00:49:01,463 --> 00:49:03,559 Who Dares Wins. 470 00:49:04,400 --> 00:49:06,700 Where the fuck did you get that? 471 00:49:06,800 --> 00:49:11,135 Someone picked it off a barroom floor after a brawl. 472 00:49:11,719 --> 00:49:14,585 My great friend, the Commissariat of Cairo Police... 473 00:49:14,685 --> 00:49:17,019 ...tells me there were seven fights... 474 00:49:17,119 --> 00:49:20,266 ...resulting in injury across the redlight district of Cairo... 475 00:49:20,366 --> 00:49:22,385 ...since 10 o'clock this morning. 476 00:49:22,485 --> 00:49:25,505 Six of them involving men wearing the SAS beret. 477 00:49:25,605 --> 00:49:30,790 Yes, they are men who will not back down if they are insulted. 478 00:49:32,440 --> 00:49:34,300 I see. 479 00:49:34,400 --> 00:49:35,950 And the choice of colour was deliberate? 480 00:49:36,050 --> 00:49:39,220 Mr. Clarke, Eve and I are planning to have dinner. 481 00:49:39,320 --> 00:49:41,585 You chose white to provoke confrontation. 482 00:49:41,685 --> 00:49:46,820 You see, my dear, there's nothing like a barroom brawl to bring men together, 483 00:49:46,920 --> 00:49:48,960 good for company morale. 484 00:49:49,119 --> 00:49:52,264 Mr. Clarke, I am asking you politely, 485 00:49:53,079 --> 00:49:55,079 leave us alone. 486 00:49:56,400 --> 00:49:58,025 You are a specimen. 487 00:49:58,125 --> 00:49:59,626 You've achieved nothing... 488 00:49:59,726 --> 00:50:04,900 ...yet you have the audacity to re-design my regiment's jump wings. 489 00:50:05,000 --> 00:50:07,000 Thank you, 490 00:50:07,070 --> 00:50:09,790 for bringing the SAS into being. 491 00:50:10,159 --> 00:50:13,049 Thank you for returning the beret. 492 00:50:13,599 --> 00:50:15,599 Now fuck off. 493 00:50:21,440 --> 00:50:24,186 You'd better get her to teach you some French, old boy. 494 00:50:24,286 --> 00:50:26,385 The French are coming your way... 495 00:50:26,485 --> 00:50:28,485 ...and they... 496 00:50:28,719 --> 00:50:30,719 ...are the real deal. 497 00:50:42,960 --> 00:50:44,700 What did he mean, 498 00:50:44,800 --> 00:50:46,800 French coming my way? 499 00:50:47,639 --> 00:50:49,639 Let's dance. 500 00:50:49,729 --> 00:50:51,729 Come on. 501 00:51:17,119 --> 00:51:19,839 What the fuck is this all about? 502 00:51:23,119 --> 00:51:28,049 Perhaps you should ask General Auchinleck. He just arrived. 503 00:51:32,960 --> 00:51:35,425 General. - Sir, how do you do? 504 00:51:39,440 --> 00:51:42,500 You look very beautiful. - Thank you. 505 00:51:46,360 --> 00:51:49,340 Does he speak French? - I speak French. 506 00:51:49,440 --> 00:51:51,240 You two know each other? - A little. 507 00:51:51,340 --> 00:51:54,585 Well, for business I'd prefer to use... English. 508 00:51:54,685 --> 00:51:58,170 General Auchinleck, what brings you here? 509 00:51:58,639 --> 00:52:01,300 Well, your success brings us here... 510 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:03,945 ...and Captain Berge's request for help. 511 00:52:04,045 --> 00:52:05,740 Please, allow me. 512 00:52:05,840 --> 00:52:07,866 I will not want anyone to impose upon me, 513 00:52:07,966 --> 00:52:10,105 therefore I don't... want to impose on you. 514 00:52:10,205 --> 00:52:11,820 Right, impose what? 515 00:52:11,920 --> 00:52:14,146 I have 20 of the toughest, 516 00:52:14,246 --> 00:52:17,786 finest paratroopers in the French army under my command, 517 00:52:17,886 --> 00:52:21,459 they're like wild dogs on leashes wanting to kill Germans. 518 00:52:21,559 --> 00:52:25,129 Well we want to deploy them in the desert, 519 00:52:25,194 --> 00:52:27,574 but they have to be trained. 520 00:52:27,719 --> 00:52:31,714 Our chief training officer was killed in action. 521 00:52:31,767 --> 00:52:34,402 Well, we'll find somebody else. 522 00:52:34,960 --> 00:52:36,780 It's all been arranged... 523 00:52:36,880 --> 00:52:42,065 ...that we're sending French paratroopers to join you in Jalo. 524 00:52:42,142 --> 00:52:44,142 Decided by who? 525 00:52:46,239 --> 00:52:47,626 This was my idea. 526 00:52:47,726 --> 00:52:51,226 And everything up until then has been part of the strategy? 527 00:52:51,326 --> 00:52:54,266 My first priority is the execution of the war. 528 00:52:54,366 --> 00:52:56,366 So is yours. 529 00:52:57,559 --> 00:53:01,780 To begin with, you would only have to spare one man, 530 00:53:01,880 --> 00:53:06,619 somebody left behind at Jalo to train the three French in desert warfare. 531 00:53:06,719 --> 00:53:08,380 But in order to... 532 00:53:08,480 --> 00:53:13,920 ...deal with my wild dogs you would have to be a very strong man. 533 00:53:15,559 --> 00:53:18,364 When would this deployment begin? 534 00:53:18,480 --> 00:53:21,019 Good man. Come and have a drink. 535 00:53:21,119 --> 00:53:23,385 Can we get some chairs? Miss Mansour, please. 536 00:53:23,485 --> 00:53:28,000 Now, you must tell me... all about your last few days. 537 00:54:32,440 --> 00:54:34,440 Did you find him? 538 00:54:37,960 --> 00:54:39,960 Yep. 539 00:54:41,239 --> 00:54:43,239 Paddy, 540 00:54:49,440 --> 00:54:52,960 are sending us a detachment of French... 541 00:54:53,360 --> 00:54:54,465 ...paratroopers. 542 00:54:54,565 --> 00:54:56,860 We don't need any more men. 543 00:55:00,639 --> 00:55:04,139 Well it's a direct order from Auchinleck himself. 544 00:55:04,239 --> 00:55:09,679 And a favour to Charles de Gaulle, promised by Winston Churchill. 545 00:55:10,320 --> 00:55:12,180 But... 546 00:55:12,280 --> 00:55:15,230 ...we would need someone to train them, someone with experience, 547 00:55:15,330 --> 00:55:17,626 someone to set up a training camp. 548 00:55:17,726 --> 00:55:21,025 Train them to fight in this oven made of sand you see. 549 00:55:21,125 --> 00:55:23,125 Who? 550 00:55:24,440 --> 00:55:26,440 Well, 551 00:55:28,400 --> 00:55:30,059 with Jock gone, 552 00:55:30,159 --> 00:55:34,834 there is no one else experienced enough or tough enough. 553 00:55:37,039 --> 00:55:39,334 I decided it has to be you. 554 00:55:46,119 --> 00:55:51,049 So I stay in Jalo while you continue to go out on missions. 555 00:55:52,559 --> 00:55:56,469 Yes, of course, we will continue our campaigns. 556 00:55:57,440 --> 00:56:00,160 So the loser finds a way to win. 557 00:56:01,440 --> 00:56:03,440 You know, my old dad, 558 00:56:03,679 --> 00:56:06,599 Irish from both sides, stabbed... 559 00:56:07,079 --> 00:56:09,860 ...from both sides by men like you. 560 00:56:09,960 --> 00:56:12,786 Land owning gentry. - Paddy, there is no one else... 561 00:56:12,886 --> 00:56:17,221 He said to me about life as a common man, he said... 562 00:56:20,920 --> 00:56:22,866 You don't deserve my father's wisdom. 563 00:56:22,966 --> 00:56:25,176 Right. Well listen, Paddy, 564 00:56:25,880 --> 00:56:28,770 sometimes when you are in command, 565 00:56:28,920 --> 00:56:32,065 you need to make difficult decisions, 566 00:56:32,280 --> 00:56:37,295 not play the fucking piano and go sightseeing in the desert. 567 00:57:14,840 --> 00:57:16,840 We're fucked.