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4 unusual facts about Soldier Soldier


Ceremony of the Keys

During series 4 of the ITV television series Soldier Soldier, the fictional regiment ('B' Company, 1st Battalion The King's Fusiliers) was posted to London District to perform public duties, one of which being the Ceremony of the Keys.

King's Division

King's Own Fusiliers - The television drama series Soldier Soldier depicts the lives of members of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Fusiliers.

King's Own Royal Border Regiment

However, the television series Soldier Soldier featured a fictional regiment from the region, The Cumbrians (Duke of Rutland's Own), which, under Options for Change, amalgamated with the King's Fusiliers.

Sophie Dix

Sophie Dix (born 1969) is an English actress, best known for her role as Captain Sadie Williams in Soldier Soldier.


Annabelle Apsion

Apart from Shameless, Apsion is also well known for her portrayals of Joy Wilton in Soldier Soldier, Betty in My Good Friend, Beverly in The Lakes, Patricia Hillman in Coronation Street, and Mrs. Beech in Michelle Magorian's Goodnight Mister Tom.

Cathryn Harrison

She also appeared as Major Tom Cadman's wife in the ITV series Soldier Soldier, and played wardrobe assistant Irenie in the film version of Ronald Harwood's The Dresser.

Eric Flynn

Flynn was the father of actors Jerome Flynn and Daniel Flynn whom he had with his first wife Fern; the former best known for appearing in Soldier Soldier and the latter known for his character in The Bill.

Jan Sargent

She has also directed episodes of Where the Heart Is, Backup, Dangerfield, The Bill, Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Soldier Soldier, Casualty, Big Deal, Truckers, Black Silk, Desmonds, Births Marriages & Deaths and Small Change.

Rob Spendlove

He has appeared in many television soaps and dramas including; Brookside as Roger Huntington (the husband of Heather Huntingdon played by Amanda Burton), A Touch of Frost, Soldier Soldier (on which he had a major role as Company Sergeant Major Michael Stubbs) and most recently in all 17 episodes of The Last Detective as Detective Inspector Aspinall.

Rosie Rowell

Rosie Rowell (born 29 April 1965) is a British actress, probably best known for her roles as Eileen Callan in Family Affairs (a role she played from 2003 until the series ended in 2005) and Donna Tucker in Soldier Soldier.


see also

Wildernesse School

Footballer John Salako is a former pupil, as are Jerome Flynn (Soldier, Soldier) and Anton du Beke (real name Anthony (Tony) Beke) (Strictly Come Dancing)