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.
Streaming rank this week: 4,895
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 6
Further details
It's the last day on base before the drawdown. Mac and Rocket are determined to steal as many 'souvenirs' as possible, while Towerblock's efforts to help mend Bird's broken family ties cause his wife to jump to alarming conclusions.
Ellen is torn between rigid adherence to rules and desperation to be accepted as 'one of the guys', leading her to set up a questionable competition.
Simon receives some devastating news but focuses himself on their final callout to perform an awesome act of heroism. When the team return they make a terrible discovery.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 13th April 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 |
| James Cary | Writer |
| Richard Hurst | Writer |
| Nick Doody | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mark Evans | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Emma Nisbet | Script Editor |
| Pete Sinclair | Script Editor |
| Carrie Quinlan | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 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
Unlucky Simon
Ellen tries to have a heart to heart with Simon.
Featuring: Laura Aikman (Ellen) & Stephen Wight (Simon).
Dinner reservations
A table has just opened up for the Colonel in an exclusive restaurant.
Featuring: Matthew Lewis (Towerblock), Tony Gardner (Lt Col Smith), Katie Lyons (Bird) & Keeno Lee Hector (Faruq).