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Animal Heroes

Season 1 2013

  • 2013-06-04T19:00:00Z on ITV1
  • 50m
  • 2h 30m (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
Across the world British service men and women are risking life and limb for their country. Now, in this three-part series for ITV, we meet the four-legged friends who are working at their side. With access to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, the series shows at close quarters the vital work the animals do, and how they are trained and looked after by the unit’s team of veterinary surgeons, handlers and nurses dedicated to the welfare of the 1500 animals serving in the military.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2013-06-04T19:00:00Z

1x01 episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 episode 1

  • 2013-06-04T19:00:00Z50m

Series about the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. This episode looks at how the Corps selects puppies that have the temperament and character to become military working dogs.

2013-06-11T19:00:00Z

1x02 episode 2

1x02 episode 2

  • 2013-06-11T19:00:00Z50m

Uniquely in the British Army, where women are normally banned from combat roles, the female dog handlers of the RAVC serve on the front line, where their skills are crucial.

2013-06-18T19:00:00Z

1x03 episode 3

1x03 episode 3

  • 2013-06-18T19:00:00Z50m

On the front line, a young woman and her dog are deep in Helmand province, and a spaniel who has spent his career protecting British troops from IEDs looks forward to retirement.

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