Bluestone 42
- TV sitcom
- BBC Three
- 2013 - 2015
- 21 episodes (3 series)
Comedy about an army bomb disposal detachment working in Afghanistan. Stars Laura Aikman, Matthew Lewis, Stephen Wight, Tony Gardner, Katie Lyons and more.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 2
Further details
Nick is called in to rescue a squaddie who has trapped his helmet in an IED tripwire.
As the squaddie panics, Nick realises this may not be straightforward and things take a worrying turn. With the help of Bird, Towerblock has to overcome his own fears and prejudices in order to uncover exactly what happened during the operation and Simon makes a life-changing discovery.
Meanwhile, the Lt Col has arranged a base pub quiz, and sends Mac and Rocket on a wild goose chase to try and cheat their way to victory.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 16th March 2015
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Laura Aikman | Ellen |
| Matthew Lewis | Towerblock |
| Stephen Wight | Simon |
| Tony Gardner | Lt Col Smith |
| Katie Lyons | Bird |
| Scott Hoatson | Rocket |
| Jamie Quinn | Mac |
| Keeno Lee Hector | Faruq |
| Susan Wokoma | Jasmine |
| Oliver Chris | Nick |
| Mark Evans | Padre |
| Luke Tyler | Pete |
| Stefan Van Der Vegte | Lee |
| Zak Rowlands | Daz |
| Ralph Ineson | WO1 Mike Slater |
| Nick Pauling | Edgeways |
| Meganne Young | Nurse |
| James Cary | Writer |
| Richard Hurst | Writer |
| Mark Evans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pete Sinclair | Script Editor |
| David Sant | Director |
| Michelle Farr-Scott (as Michelle Farr) | Producer |
| Stephen McCrum | Executive Producer |
| Sam Bryant | Assistant Producer |
| Mark Lawrence | Editor |
| Harry Banks | Production Designer |
| Mark Auret | Production Designer |
| Vince Pope | Composer |
| Jane Watkins | Composer |
Videos
Keep them busy
The Lt Colonel displays some impressive skills while keeping Bluestone 42 on their toes.
Featuring: Tony Gardner (Lt Col Smith), Scott Hoatson (Rocket), Jamie Quinn (Mac), Keeno Lee Hector (Faruq) & Mark Evans (Padre).
Oliver Chris interview
Oliver Chris talks about his departure from the show.
Featuring: Oliver Chris (Nick).