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Drama series set in the mid-sixties, in which a unit of Royal Military Police officers and their families deal with the challenges of politics, love and war in British-controlled Aden.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Last Post Season 1 Episode 1 - The New Man
    7.5/10(195 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Peter Moffat

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  2. The Last Post Season 1 Episode 2 - Starfish
    7.8/10(163 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Last Post Season 1 Episode 3 - Above Thy Deep and Dreamless Sleep
    7.9/10(139 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Jonny Campbell
    Writer:Peter Moffat

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  4. The Last Post Season 1 Episode 4 - The CO's Boy
    7.9/10(131 votes)

    S1:E4

    The RMP begin their desperate search. Tilbrook takes Markham to visit an important prisoner. Alison can't go on with her pregnancy. Alison confides in Honor about her affair. Ed receives intelligence that leads him into danger.

    Director:Miranda Bowen
    Writers:Mick Collins, Peter Moffat

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  5. The Last Post Season 1 Episode 6 - The Bigger Picture
    8.0/10(121 votes)

    S1:E6

    Joe's future in the army hangs in the balance. Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety. Honor is devastated by Joe's secret past. Markham struggles between duty and his own moral compass.

    Director:Miranda Bowen
    Writer:Peter Moffat

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  6. The Last Post Season 1 Episode 5 - Precious Cargo
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    S1:E5

    The NLF demand a swap. Alison watches over Ed, conflicted about their marriage. Honor confronts Martha. Yusra gets a coded message to Armstrong. Joe disobeys orders.

    Director:Miranda Bowen
    Writer:Peter Moffat

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The New Man" is the worst rated episode of "The Last Post". It scored 7.5/10 based on 195 votes. Directed by Jonny Campbell and written by Peter Moffat, it aired on 10/1/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Starfish".