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Captain Joe Martin arrives in Aden with his wife Honor to replace the outgoing and much loved Captain Nick Page of the Royal Military Police. Joe will have to quickly gain favor with his men while Honor struggles to do the same with the wives.

Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist Special Forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her birth and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.

Led by Major Harry Markham, the Royal Military Police assist Special Forces on a dangerous mission. Mary Markham experiences complications with her birth and Alison Laithwaite introduces Honor to the BP Club.

Captain Joe Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the Royal Military Police base are cut short by a shocking discovery.

The RMP search desperately for George as the Markhams struggle to cope with his loss. Tilbrook brings Markham to see Abdul-Kadir Hakim in prison about George's kidnap. Alison attempts a self-administered termination but can't go through with it. Alison and Honor drive to the desert, their car breaks down and Honor guesses the truth about Alison's affair.

The RMP search desperately for George as the Markhams struggle to cope with his loss. Markham turns to Abdul-Kadir Hakim in prison for information. Alison faces a choice a terrible choice while Honor discovers the truth about Alison's affair.

The kidnappers demand a swap that will put the RMP's mission in Yemen in jeopardy. Alison watches over Ed in hospital. Honor confronts Martha about her relationship with Joe while Joe is faced with a difficult choice in the name of duty.

Joe faces court martial for disobeying orders and will risk losing Honor when she discovers the truth about his past. Fearing for Yusra's safety, Armstrong leaves base to find her. Martha discovers a shocking truth about secret British Government negotiations. The fate of many will be in Markham's hands.

Joe faces court martial for disobeying orders, Ed offers to represent him. Fearing for Yusra's safety from the NLF, Armstrong leaves base to find her. Doctor Russell refuses Alison an abortion. In court Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Martha discovers a shocking truth about secret British Government negotiations.