SAS Rogue Heroes [DVD]

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The series made its premiere on BBC One on 30 October 2022 in the UK. [2] It simultaneously made its US debut on MGM+. [11]

a b "First full-length trailer and new pictures released for SAS Rogue Heroes, coming soon to BBC One and iPlayer". BBC Media Centre. 30 September 2022. But despite his key role, he was never awarded a VC after the war and he struggled to adapt to civilian life. Why did he not get a VC?Wiseman, Andreas (23 June 2021). " 'Outlander' Star Cesar Domboy Joins Steven Knight Series 'SAS: Rogue Heroes' ". Deadline. SAS: Rogue Heroes was the sixth most-watched UK drama series of 2022, and the fourth most popular of the year on the BBC. [15] Historical accuracy [ edit ] Members of the ' French Squadron SAS' ( 1ere Compagnie de Chasseurs Parachutistes) in Tunisia. Previously a company of Free French paratroopers, the French SAS squadron were the first of a range of units "acquired" by Major Stirling as the SAS expanded. Sheridan, Danielle (7 December 2022). "SAS hero is 'turned into someone he wasn't' in new BBC series, family says". The Telegraph. London . Retrieved 7 December 2022. Boutella, Sofia (31 October 2022). "SAS Rogue Heroes | Interview with Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour)". Bradford Zone (Interview).

SAS Rogue Heroes will air on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, MGM+ in the United States, and is distributed internationally by Banijay Rights. SAS: Rogue Heroes – Episode guide". BBC One. Choose appropriate episode . Retrieved 24 October 2022. Hibbs, James (20 December 2022). "Top 10 most-watched dramas of 2022 revealed – as BBC tops the list". Radio Times. London: Immediate Media Co. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022 . Retrieved 3 January 2023. Writing in The Guardian, Antony Beevor commented that the series was "unmissable viewing", and "achieved the right balance of irreverence and admiration all the way through with a brilliant contrast in characters". [3] Rogue Heroes: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 7 November 2022 . Retrieved 16 November 2022.

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SAS: Rogue Heroes is a British television historical drama series created by Steven Knight, which depicts the origins of the British Army Special Air Service (SAS) during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II. [1] [2] The storyline is a broadly accurate representation of real events, as described by Ben Macintyre in his book of the same name. [3] [4]

Those who have read the book will know that it spans not just the North Africa campaign, but also leading the assault into Europe through Italy and across the continent - so we know that there is more to come. Foley, Billy (12 November 2022). "TV review: SAS Rogue Heroes is not to be relied on but it's great fun". The Irish News. Belfast . Retrieved 25 November 2022. Mortimer, Gavin (16 December 2022). "Rogues Heroes: What Prince Harry has in common with the SAS's founder". The Spectator. The first episode was watched 5,526,000 times on iPlayer alone during 2022, making it the fifth most viewed individual programme on the platform that year. [12] Reception [ edit ]

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The trained lawyer and amateur boxer, he was known for his quiet nature, but could nevertheless become violent when drunk and was known to smash up his teammates' room while on rugby tours. On December 13, 1955, he went drinking after a lodge meeting before making his way home. He was found dead at around 4am near his Newtonards home having seemingly collided with a farm vehicle. Hundreds attended his funeral. He was just 40 years old. Steven Knight has said that "Series two will take the SAS into mainland Europe and will take our heroes to the limits of their endurance." Exactly what Sunday nights have been missing… sure to leave fans crying out for more” ★★★★ – Radio Times

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne became more withdrawn as World War II continued and he was deeply affected by the death of his father, with his request to attend the funeral refused. Despite that, Mayne was initially awarded a Victoria Cross for his actions at Oldenburg in April 1945. a b Nicholson, Rebecca (30 October 2022). "SAS: Rogue Heroes review – is the follow up to Peaky Blinders fun? Does Arthur Shelby like a drink?". The Guardian. London . Retrieved 31 October 2022. Moreover, it was Stirling who asked General De Gaulle to have Frenchmen in the SAS because he needed men ready to do anything to deal with the Germans. So the 1re Compagnie de Chasseurs Parachutistes was sent, which became the French Squadron SAS. [20]

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At the beginning of each episode, the viewer is informed that the series is "[b]ased on a true story", and that "the events depicted which seem most unbelievable… are mostly true". [16]