Scott Hoatson
- Scottish
- Actor
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Radio Times review
It's very hard to describe Bluestone 42's return without using phrases such as "back with a bang" or "an explosive episode" - but such are the pitfalls of setting a workplace comedy in an Afghanistan bomb disposal unit. Still, reviewing issues aside, this opening story is a roaring return for the BBC Three hit that sees our irresponsible unit pinned down in a firefight with one of their number injured.
Not that the battle will stop Captain Nick (Oliver Chris) rushing back to base to hit on the attractive female padre, or the moronic Rocket (Scott Hoatson) playing a fun new game that mainly involves punching his fellow soldiers in the face...
As ever, the series combines dramatic beats, impressive stunts and a genuine sense of danger with bucketloads of puerile and gallows humour, and a cast at the top of their comedy game. In short, you'd be a fool to miss it - it's a blast.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 9th March 2015