TV series

Bluestone 42

Name: Bluestone 42
Released: 2013
Cast: Tony Gardner, Keeno Lee Hector, Scott Hoatson, Matthew Lewis, Katie Lyons

2013–2015· 3 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.3Ended

On BBC Three — From BBC

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Synopsis

Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a British bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. So what’s the average working day for a hero? Make your keen young colleague deal with the boring paperwork? Wind up your fellow employees? Flirt with the new girl on the team? Or deal with an unseen enemy who’s trying to blow you up? Bluestone 42 is a comedy drama about a bunch of soldiers who just happen to be risking their lives diffusing hidden bombs. But who says they can’t have some fun alongside the serious professional stuff? This hilarious and often surprising series follows the adventures of a bunch of diverse characters living and working together at an army base in Afghanistan. This is a show about something easily forgotten; soldiers really enjoy being soldiers, but it’s not just a show for soldiers and it’s not just about the Army: it’s also a show for anybody who has ever fallen in love, experienced status battles at work or had a fear of failure. It is packed with the lively workmate banter and relationship minefields that most people will recognise. Even if they don’t face danger on a daily basis...

Themes

bomb middle east afghanistan afghanistan war (2001-2021)dark comedy military

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upMar 5, 2013 · 30 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
The team experience a tough roadside ops, whilst Mary grabs the attention of Nick.
Guest stars: Ndoni Khanyile (Patricia), Michael McShane (Carter), Chris Spinas (Soldier), Sven Ruygrok (Tim)
E2 Episode 2Mar 12, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick is desperate to find some decent food to use in an attempt to seduce Mary.
Guest stars: Chris Spinas (Soldier)
E3 Episode 3Mar 19, 2013 · 30 min · ★ 4.2
Synopsis
Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped aid worker.
Guest stars: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (Astrid), Murray Todd (Captain Softly), Chris Spinas (Soldier)
E4 Episode 4Mar 26, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mary reveals a secret about her past. Bird is offered a promotion.
Guest stars: Ndoni Khanyile (Pamela), Chris Spinas (Soldier), Rory Acton Burnell (Sergeant Hogg)
E5 Episode 5Apr 2, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
Simon tries to earn respect by joining in dangerous homemade games with Mac and Rocket.
Guest stars: Ndoni Khanyile (Pamela), Chris Spinas (Soldier), Rory Acton Burnell (Sergeant Hogg)
E6 Episode 6Apr 9, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick and Simon help each other to learn to dance. Bird is revealed to be a terrible flirt.
Guest stars: Amit Shah (Captain Parekh), Chris Spinas (Soldier)
E7 Episode 7Apr 16, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
A mortar attack on the patrol base sends Bluestone 42 diving for cover.
Guest stars: Chris Spinas (Soldier)
E8 Episode 8Apr 23, 2013 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick faces a challenge with a booby-trapped car bomb. Simon stands up to his fiancée.
Guest stars: Chris Spinas (Soldier), Rory Acton Burnell (Sergeant Hogg)