The Paras is a 1983 BBC TV documentary series about British Parachute Regiment recruits of 480 (Training) Platoon undertaking their basic training at the Depot of the Parachute Regiment (Depot Para) at Aldershot Garrison between January and June 1982.

Narrated by Glyn Worsnip,[1] it was shot in the fly-on-the-wall style, giving the viewing public a unique insight to military life.

Some of those recruits passing out in 1982 went on to have long and distinguished careers including Dean Ward and Rod Stoner.

In addition one of the platoon staff corporals, Al Slater was later killed in Northern Ireland whilst a member of the SAS.

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