I've really got into the BBC series, Our Girl, starring Lacey Turner.
I didn't manage to catch the pilot episode last year, unfortunately, but after hearing so many good things about it, I just had to give the new five-part series a try.
Molly Dawes, Lacey's character, worried me at first. I didn't think there was a chance she'd survive out on a mission. The Army medic is feisty, down-to-earth and, at times, scared of what is out there in Afghanistan.
But during the first episode she soon got used to life in Afghan and saved the life of her 'love-to-hate' mate, Smurf. Smurf's brother was killed in action and Molly thinks he isn't in the right state of mind to be working at the moment. After being hit by a bullet, Molly risks her life, crawling through a mine field to treat Smurf, and getting him to safety.
This is much to the annoyance - and respect - of the team leader, Captain James, who clearly has a soft spot for Molly.
Lacey has promised a love triangle for Molly, Smurf and James during the series, which already looks set to heat up, and we're only on episode two!
Molly also immediately strikes up a friendship with a local young girl, Bashira, who warns Molly of an impending attack. Captain James is concerned over Molly's attachment to the girl... Whose father, Molly believes is a member of the Taliban.
I won't spoil the end of the second ep - as you can still catch it on BBC iPlayer.
Our Girl is a heart-warming, exciting, dramatic and true-telling story of life in the British Armed forces.
It's definitely worth a watch.
Catch it on Sunday's at 9pm on BBC One.
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