Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army. Her family have had to move to Scotland because of his new posting.  It’s hard to start again and she confides in Maisy, her imaginary friend.

Life in the Armed Forces

On the Move (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  He’s been deployed abroad and Daisy’s struggling with some difficult feelings.  A chat with mum helps, as well as some good advice from Maisy, her imaginary friend.

Difficult Feelings (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  He’s been deployed – that’s when a member of the armed forces is sent abroad to work. This leads to changes at home for Daisy. 

When a Parent Has to Go Away (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  Her family have had to move and Daisy’s starting her new school – but it’s not without a few challenges.

New School New Rules (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  Daisy’s showing her new friend, Cara, around the base and talks about what its like to live there and some of the other places she’s lived. 

Life on the Base (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  Daisy has made a new friend whose dad is a window cleaner.  They talk about some of the differences – and similarities between their lives.

Similarities and Differences (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

Daisy McDee’s dad is a Royal Engineer – a soldier in the British Army.  That means Daisy’s an Army Kid.  Being an Army Kid presents special challenges, but with her friend MAISY, Daisy finds a way.

Life in a Military Family (The Secret Life of Daisy McDee)

In this episode we look at how you can find out more about the Royal Navy right here in London. From historic ships like HMS Belfast to the historic Dockyards at Chatham.

The Royal Navy In London

In this episode we look at why we have a Navy – what’s the benefit to the country, and more specifically – to London? This means exploring some of their history including how the River Thames and Chatham Docks have played their part.

Why We Have A Navy

In this episode we look at the Army Cadets – a voluntary youth organisation which welcomes boys and girls and can give them a taste of Army Life with military themed activities as well as those involving and serving the community.

In The Army Cadets

In this episode, we find our more about the Chelsea Pensioners – veterans from our armed services who live in Chelsea and are known all over the world by their bright scarlet coats and tricorne hats.

Meet The Chelsea Pensioners

In this episode we find out more about a very distinguished group of soldiers – informally known as “Beefeaters” and famous for their ceremonial duties their uniforms are unchanged from Tudor Times. Although their uniforms are similar, we find out that Yeoman Warders and Yeoman of the Guard have very different roles.

Meet The Yeoman Warders

Meet The Artillery

In this episode we learn about a third youth voluntary organisation attached to the Armed Forces (along with the Army Cadets and the Sea Cadets) – it’s the Air Cadets. With members aged between 12 and 20 the Cadets undertake fun activities that build confidence and give a taste of life in the RAF.

Life In The Air Cadets

In this episode, we learn more about the RAF – The Royal Air Force. The youngest of the three parts to our Armed Forces, the RAF has been at the forefront of modern warfare. We look at the benefits of an Air Force - being able to respond quickly, perform reconnaissance and their role in bombing during conflict.

Why We Have An Airforce

Ever wondered what life might be like in the Armed Forces? Find out just what the Royal Navy, RAF and British Army do to keep the country safe and secure!