The Best Episodes Directed By Roland Joffé

Brand's first experience of Parliament leaves him feeling betrayed by the party.

Brand's agent forces him to spend the summer recess working in his constituency to regain his popularity.

Brand surprises and alarms his colleagues on the standing committee for an anti-terrorism bill by using it as a platform from which to berate the Government.

Brand has agreed to be David Last's right hand man in his bid for party leadership.

Final episode. Brand gravitates increasingly to the fringes of politics to counteract the complacency of his colleagues.

General Sam Houston and his Rangers launch a surprise attack on the Mexican Army in the decisive battle of San Jacinto.

After the brutal defeat at the Alamo, the fearless Texas Rangers, under General Sam Houston's command, fight for revenge against Santa Anna's troops.

With his leadership in question, Sam Houston orders his army south to force a final battle with Santa Anna.

Surrounded by the Mexican Army, Colonel Fanin's troops are forced into making a surrender deal. But when Santa Anna orders their execution, the Texians are left even more determined to exact revenge.

The Texas Rangers return to Victoria to celebrate their victory over Mexico and Houston is encouraged to take an important role in the future of the newly independent territory.