Bluestone 42

2013
4.9
160 reviews
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Season 3 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
3/8/15
Season-only
The team finds itself trapped in hostile territory after an IED explosion hits their mastiff, and the members face the dilemma of whether to wait it out, or risk an ambush to get back to safety. Elsewhere, Bird has to step up to lead the unit, whilst trying to deal with her unresolved feelings for Nick.
2 Episode 2
3/15/15
Season-only
Nick is called in to rescue a squaddie who has trapped his helmet in an IED tripwire - but things soon take a worrying turn. Towerblock has to overcome his fears and prejudices in order to uncover exacty what happened during the mission, while Simon makes a life-changing discovery.
3 Episode 3
3/22/15
Season-only
New recruit Captain Ellen Best arrives on base and her presence soon affects the team in different ways. Ben is immediately hostile towards her, while Simon is infatuated. Elsewhere, Towerblock is desperate to prove he is fitter than Rocket, though soon regrets choosing the medic as his coach.
4 Episode 4
3/29/15
Season-only
New room-mates Ellen and Bird soon start bickering and Towerblock keeps putting off the difficult phone call home to his wife in case it ruins their anniversary. Word reaches the team that a Taliban attack is imminent, doing nothing to help Simon's paranoid suspicion of the new recruit.
5 Episode 5
4/5/15
Season-only
Ellen's rigid rule-following is bad news for Faruq, as Simon - foolishly taking advice from Bird - embarks on a brave attempt to romance her. Elsewhere, Mac and Rocket do gladiatorial combat.
6 Episode 6
4/13/15
Season-only
The team prepares to leave Afghanistan for the final time and, prompted by a yearning to be accepted, Ellen sets up a questionable contest. Simon receives devastating news, but focuses on his work and performs an awesome act of heroism.

About this show

A single-camera comedy about a British bomb disposal detachment in Afghanistan. It's a show about something the public easily forget; soldiers really enjoy being soldiers. This sitcom shows us why, as it takes the audience from moments of intense action and adventure, out in the field, saving lives, to the fractious camaraderie as the unit waits around for their next task. Carefully researched and informed by actual soldiers and experts, Bluestone Four Two is full of compelling, surprising and hilarious stories about how our heroes pass the time that you just couldn't make up.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
160 reviews
Ian Wilkinson
April 30, 2015
This show is Fantastic. When I first heard about Bluestone 42 it didn't attract me. That was until I saw part of an episode whilst channel surfing. This is now one of my favourite shows, really funny, one I'll be watching again and again.
Mark Jenkins
January 10, 2016
I love this programme. Even if you are not military it is so entertaining and funny. Always remember "what's the first rule"
Simon Graham
March 22, 2015
I served on an EOD team and I saw a lot of my real life characters depicted in this show top one boys!!!!