Through The Eyes Of A Gurkha: Getting Used To The Cold

The next intake of Gurkha recruits is about to arrive in the UK to experience a new life, a new culture and the challenges of the British Army.

For the last week, we've been following the progress of those who went through the process last year. In our third episode, we look at how the new recruits coped with the changeable British weather.

There are many strange new things for them to get used to when they first arrive, not least of which is the drastic change of climate.

But last year's intake seemed quick to adopt one of our favourite British pastimes... talking about the weather.

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