The Royal Marine Commandos are Britain’s elite front line troops, currently fighting a vicious war in Afghanistan. Part of the Royal Navy, they are specialists in expeditionary warfare and have a fearsome reputation, bonded and toughened by a training regime that breaks all but the best.

With unprecedented access to this world renowned and highly respected military force, Commando: On The Front Line provides a compelling insight into the making of a Royal Marine Commando through the gruelling eight month training regime, and – for the first time – follows successful recruits onto the front line in Afghanistan.

During this ground-breaking eight-part series, filmed over a 12 month-period, award-winning director/cameraman Chris Terrill not only follows the 50 raw recruits of 924 Troop, he also trains alongside them.