Ever wondered what life might be like in the Armed Forces? Find out just what the Royal Navy, RAF and British Army do to keep the country safe and secure!
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Difficult Feelings (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. He’s been deployed abroad and Daisy’s struggling with some difficult feelings. A chat with mum helps, as well…
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When a Parent Has to Go Away (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. He’s been deployed – that’s when a member of the armed forces is sent abroad to work. This leads to changes a…
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New School New Rules (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. Her family have had to move and Daisy’s starting her new school – but it’s not without a few challenges.Join…
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On the Move (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. Her family have had to move to Scotland because of his new posting. It’s hard to start again and she confides…
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Life on the Base (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. Daisy’s showing her new friend, Cara, around the base and talks about what its like to live there and some of…
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Similarities and Differences (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. Daisy has made a new friend whose dad is a window cleaner. They talk about some of the differences – and simi…
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Life in a Military Family (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)
Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. That means Daisy’s an Army Kid. Being an Army Kid presents special challenges, but with her friend MAISY, Dai…
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The Royal Navy In London
In this episode we look at how you can find out more about the Royal Navy right here in London. From historic ships like HMS Belfast to the historic Dockyards at Chatham.Join Fun K…
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Why We Have A Navy
In this episode we look at why we have a Navy – what’s the benefit to the country, and more specifically – to London? This means exploring some of their history including how the R…
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In The Army Cadets
In this episode we look at the Army Cadets – a voluntary youth organisation which welcomes boys and girls and can give them a taste of Army Life with military themed activities as…
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Meet The Chelsea Pensioners
In this episode, we find our more about the Chelsea Pensioners – veterans from our armed services who live in Chelsea and are known all over the world by their bright scarlet coats…
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Meet The Yeoman Warders
In this episode we find out more about a very distinguished group of soldiers – informally known as “Beefeaters” and famous for their ceremonial duties their uniforms are unchanged…
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Meet The Artillery
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Life In The Air Cadets
In this episode we learn about a third youth voluntary organisation attached to the Armed Forces (along with the Army Cadets and the Sea Cadets) – it’s the Air Cadets. With members…
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Why We Have An Airforce
In this episode, we learn more about the RAF – The Royal Air Force. The youngest of the three parts to our Armed Forces, the RAF has been at the forefront of modern warfare. We loo…
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The RAF In London
In this episode, we check out where you can see the RAF in London. Not just in the skies but at a very famous RAF base – RAF Northolt. It is older than the RAF itself and has been…
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Life In The Sea Cadets
In this episode, we look at the Sea Cadets, a voluntary youth organisation which enables young people to get a taste of life in the Armed Forces with mixture of adventure and commu…
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Meet The Cavalry
In this episode, we find out about the Household Cavalry which is made up of two very famous Regiments - the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. Their military role is with armou…
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Meet The Infantry
In this episode, we find out more about the infantry – the foot soldiers of the British Army – and the role of Guards to protect the Monarch. We find out about the work they do, th…
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The Army In London
In this episode we look at how London is an important place for our Armed Services. It’s the main HQ for all the Army units, and the home for many barracks housing soldiers and the…