In ITV’s ‘Ultimate Force‘, Ross Kemp plays Sergeant Major Henno Garvey, Miles Anderson plays Colonel Aidan Dempsey, and Jamie Draven plays Jamie Dow. The series follows the covert operations of the British Army’s Red Troop.
Main cast
- Sergeant Major Henno GarveyRoss Kemp1–4Main
- Colonel Aidan DempseyMiles Anderson1–4Main
- Jamie DowJamie Draven1–2Main
- Captain Pete ‘Mack’ McAllisterTony Curran1–2Main
- Sergeant RickmansworthChris Ryan1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Captain Ed DwyerAlex Reid1Supp
- Lance Corporal Alan ‘Sully’ SullivanDanny Sapani1–2Supp
- Corporal Mick ‘Mac’ McAllisterBen Peyton3–4Supp
- Captain Mike ‘Spud’ SpicerPhilip Dunbar3–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Sergeant Frank ‘Fingers’ McGregorJoe Duttine1Guest
- Corporal Dave ‘Dusty’ MillerSimon Sherlock1Guest
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About this cast
Ultimate Force is a British television action drama series that aired on ITV from 2002 to 2008, focusing on the elite Red Troop of the British Army’s Special Air Service (SAS). The show stars Ross Kemp as the formidable Sergeant Major Henno Garvey, leading a team of highly trained soldiers on dangerous missions.
FAQs
Who plays Sergeant Major Henno Garvey in Ultimate Force?
Ross Kemp plays Sergeant Major Henno Garvey, the tough and experienced leader of Red Troop.
Is Ultimate Force based on a true story?
No, Ultimate Force is a fictional drama series, though it draws inspiration from real SAS operations and was co-created by former SAS soldier Chris Ryan.
How many seasons of Ultimate Force are there?
There are four seasons of Ultimate Force, aired between 2002 and 2008.
Who plays Colonel Aidan Dempsey in Ultimate Force?
Miles Anderson plays Colonel Aidan Dempsey, the commanding officer of Red Troop.
Where was Ultimate Force filmed?
Ultimate Force was primarily filmed in the United Kingdom, with location shooting in places like the Brecon Beacons and other military training areas.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026