About the drama

About the Drama

Published: Monday, 12 May 2008, 2:41PM

First Broadcast
2002-2006

Starring
Ross Kemp, Miles Anderson, Tony Curran, Chris Ryan

Background
Former EastEnder Ross Kemp was lured away from the BBC to join ITV and one of his first big roles was this explosive, all-action drama, co-created by former SAS soldier and Bravo Two Zero member Chris Ryan. Ryan appeared in the first series of the show as Blue Troop leader Johnny Bell.

The Story
Ross Kemp stars as Sergeant Henno Garvie, the tough, charismatic leader of a Special Forces SAS Red Troop, who faces action in a wide variety of dangerous situations and locations.

The crack-team will face up to any explosive situation to keep Britain protected including hijackers, terrorists, rebel Chechnyan leaders and the deadliest security threats

Best Moments
During a training exercise, Sgt. Twamley gratuitously shoots a TV, because Richard Whitely was on it and posed a risk to life. Garvie accepts this explanation.

Catchphrases
Man down. Man down.
They love it, they do. They love it.
 
Trivia
The show has been broadcast in 120 countries worldwide, from Argentina to Japan.