Warship: Life In The Royal Navy review: Hello sailor! A rare glimpse of the fun they have in the Royal Navy

As a lifestyle expert with extensive experience in military documentaries and a soft spot for British humor, I must say that the latest series of Warship: Life In The Royal Navy is a refreshing take on the traditional military documentary genre. Julia Bradbury’s bold and unapologetic approach to her makeup choices in the face of regulations adds a touch of modernity and relatability to the series.

At the Battle of Trafalgar, as Admiral Nelson was dying, he uttered, “Give me a kiss, Hardy.” To this, Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy didn’t respond with, “I can’t do that, it will smudge my lip color.”

Despite the progressive shift in Britain’s military culture, heavy makeup such as blush and false lashes is typically discouraged. Yet, presenter Julia Bradbury, temporarily enlisted as a junior sailor for Warship: Life in the Royal Navy, seemed unfazed by the rules.

As a lifestyle expert, I recently found myself participating in an early morning drill exercise on board the majestic HMS Prince Of Wales. Dressed to impress, I sported a touch of eyeshadow, a slick of lip gloss, and a layer of foundation – a stark contrast to the fresh-faced crew members standing beside me.

Earlier Warship series have conducted drills alongside the Navy, giving us glimpses into some of the characters below deck and detailing their regular tasks. In contrast, this three-part series deviates from that pattern, as Julia and her co-host JJ Chalmers embark on an exploration of life in all sectors of the Royal Navy (Senior Service).

Julia’s main concern was about keeping pace during the marching. She explained that this is why she hadn’t participated in Strictly before. Interestingly, she managed to maintain a steady rhythm when it came to stepping, but whenever they were instructed to stand at attention, she found herself slightly lagging behind the rest of the group by about half a second. It seemed as if Sgt Wilson was whispering, “Please make an effort to catch up, Bradbury.”

She handled the rifle with great precariousness, as the heavy weapon, approximately 14 pounds, frequently caused her to lose balance when transferring it from one shoulder to another. The sharp steel bayonet at its tip cut through the air dangerously… They don’t prefer that end, Sir!

Following a full thirty minutes, Julia was completely drained. Newcomers might face over five hours of rigorous drills daily, and as much as four hours of boot cleaning. It’s no surprise that our sailors don’t bother with makeup – where would they find the time to put it on?

JJ, once a member of the Royal Marines, observed the commando trainees at the Lympstone training base in Devon applying camouflage makeup. He chose not to enlist alongside them. Additionally, he successfully avoided participating in a compulsory march carrying a 100lb pack.

However, there was no escaping the task when he was instructed to arrange his sleeping quarters in a dormitory at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. He recalled the skill of aligning the creases on his bedsheets with meticulous accuracy, and demonstrated a clever trick for determining the fold length on a duvet using an A4 sized paper.

However, his attempts were found to be substandard, as the sergeant bluntly remarked, “Is this shirt pressed?” followed by a sarcastic question, “With a popsicle?” The humor of NCOs remains consistent. Upon arriving at Lympstone, JJ was met by a corporal who cynically said, “Chalmers? You’re not winning me over! Thirty-six years old? Old enough to be ancient!”

In most television documentaries, they tend to overlook a key element of life’s force – its inherent joy. Typically, the camera zeroes in on the demanding aspects, the rigor, the fatigue, and the constant threat. However, this presentation managed to capture something different.

Julia and JJ gave us a glimpse of the fun too.

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2024-08-14 03:47