CJ Addicts Rehab Thread LIV (previously Our Girl and Captain James)

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Changed the name of this thread as we were very upset with the ending of series 3 out in Bangladesh! Waiting out for news of series 4 and hoping it might not be long now. In the meantime, we are reviewing the seven series of Soldier Soldier.

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Oh, dear another friendly little wager that will probably end in disaster.

Meanwhile back on the beach, Major Rory is strolling with his young lady and issuing invitations. Is this just a holiday romance or something more?

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The lads are discussing the exercise in the jungle. Sadie arrives and they try to wind her up but she does seem to take it in good part.

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Rory suggests she comes to England for a holiday. Methinks he has more than just a holiday in mind.

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You're right ilove that Sadie has some strange mannerisms and sounds as if she is being permanently sarcastic. I can't see that she and the army are a natural fit.

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I think of Sadie as head girl in something like Mallory Towers!

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Is it ironic that Rory is in Australia but he's recounting the tale of how he lost his 'Sheila'?

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Sgt Connor drops a bombshell that he's being seconded to the regiment once they all go home. Now won't that be nice for them all!

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I think I missed the bit about Sergeant Connor coming to England, well that'll be nice...or not.

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Yes, I thought that Rhu. As if the writer didn't have a great deal of imagination! Or maybe being facetious!

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So Rory's girlfriend is going shopping to buy some new clothes and the lads are heading into the Jungle. Pity they can't yell "I'm a celebrity...get me out of here!"

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That's 20+ years too early I think Rhu.

So off we go to the jungle whilst the delightful Aussie girlfriend goes on a retail therapy spree.

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Jeremy says he doesn't know about "long and hot", well he's clearly learned nothing from his time in the army. I worry about him, I really do.

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I would never have faith in Jeremy's orienteering skills, especially not in the jungle. I think I would have felt more confident with Bones at the helm (or Elvis of course, that goes without saying).

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Evans has got a leech. It's time for Sadie to spring into action. Well done love. Surely you don't need a doctor for that?

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oh Elvis would have used his super duper big watch to get them out of trouble.

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Yuk, yuk, yuk. Leeches.

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Ah yes, the girlfriend is called Tara! I couldn't remember and have avoided her name so far this episode!

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Here's the back story - Tara's mum ran off with a soldier, so Dad doesn't really like men in uniform.

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Yes, I forgot her name too ilove and didn't want to call her Blondie!

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It's going to get mighty windy pretty soon and it's nothing to do with Tucker and baked beans!

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He doesn't like soldiers but he's perfectly happy to take all their money when they come to spend in his shop!

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Whatever you say, Major Rory, I am at your command!

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Goodness, how many years since we had tapes in a car!

Extreme weather warning. Watch out Tara! It won't do your new hair do much good.

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Meanwhile back at the crash site, the lads have found the crashed bomber from WWII.

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Now they've found the remains of an airman, so the site is grave and they need to behave with a bit more dignity and respect.