TV Series · 2013

Bluestone 42

30 min · Comedy, Drama, War & Politics · Ended

Composite

7.3

IMDb

7.9 / 10

2,719 votes

TMDB

7.4 / 10

20 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

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...

Trailer

Open trailer on YouTube

Streaming availability

Amazon Prime Video

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Cast

Tony Gardner

Lieutenant Colonel Smith

Keeno Lee Hector

Faruq

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Scott Hoatson

Rocket

Matthew Lewis

Tower Block

Katie Lyons

Bird

Jamie Quinn

Mac

Stephen Wight

Simon

Crew

Art

Mark Auret Art Direction
Guy Potgieter Art Direction

Camera

Giulio Biccari Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Maria Hofmeyr Costume Design

Seasons & episodes

Series 1 (8 ep)

1. Episode 1

Mar 5, 2013 · 30 min

The team experience a tough roadside ops, whilst Mary grabs the attention of Nick.
2. Episode 2

Mar 12, 2013 · 30 min

Nick is desperate to find some decent food to use in an attempt to seduce Mary.
3. Episode 3

Mar 19, 2013 · 30 min

Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped aid worker.
4. Episode 4

Mar 26, 2013 · 30 min

Mary reveals a secret about her past. Bird is offered a promotion.
5. Episode 5

Apr 2, 2013 · 30 min

Simon tries to earn respect by joining in dangerous homemade games with Mac and Rocket.
6. Episode 6

Apr 9, 2013 · 30 min

Nick and Simon help each other to learn to dance. Bird is revealed to be a terrible flirt.
7. Episode 7

Apr 16, 2013 · 30 min

A mortar attack on the patrol base sends Bluestone 42 diving for cover.
8. Episode 8

Apr 23, 2013 · 30 min

Nick faces a challenge with a booby-trapped car bomb. Simon stands up to his fiancée.

Series 2 (6 ep)

1. Episode 1

Feb 27, 2014 · 30 min

Nick regrets showing off to his new number 2, Towerblock. Simon and Bird come to blows.
2. Episode 2

Mar 6, 2014 · 30 min

A blast from the past knocks Nick off his game. Bird tries to teach Mary a lesson.
3. Episode 3

Mar 13, 2014 · 30 min

Nick and the Lt Colonel find themselves in a battle of wills. Rocket gets a pet rat.
4. Episode 4

Mar 20, 2014 · 30 min

The team gets a visit from a government minister, to whom Mary unexpectedly takes a shine.
5. Episode 5

Mar 27, 2014 · 30 min

Bird hatches a plan to stop Nick and Mary going on about each other once and for all.
6. Episode 6

Mar 27, 2014 · 30 min

Simon's lack of trust in Mac and Rocket comes back to bite him.