Bluestone 42

3 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
BBC Three

This comedy drama about a British bomb disposal detachment details the camaraderie and bonds shared between the soldiers in the unit as they risk their lives defusing bombs. Among the soldiers in the unit are Captain Nick Medhurst, the wisecracking leader of the team; Nick's eager second in command, Corporal Christian "Millsy" Mills; Corporal Lynda Bird, who just wants to be one of the guys; and Lance Corporal Simon Lansley whose one job is to protect Nick but has bigger ambitions - to become an officer.

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Episode 1. The team experience a tough roadside ops, whilst Mary grabs the attention of Nick. Contains strong language.

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Episode 2. Nick is desperate to find some decent food to use in an attempt to seduce Mary. Contains very strong language.

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Episode 3. Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped aid worker. Contains very strong language.

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Episode 4. Mary reveals a secret about her past. Bird is offered a promotion. Contains strong language.

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Episode 5. Simon tries to earn respect by joining in dangerous homemade games with Mac and Rocket. Contains very strong language.

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Episode 6. Nick and Simon help each other to learn to dance. Bird is revealed to be a terrible flirt. Contains strong language.

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Episode 7. A mortar attack on the patrol base sends Bluestone 42 diving for cover. Contains strong language.

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Episode 8. Nick faces a challenge with a booby-trapped car bomb. Simon stands up to his fiancée. Contains strong language.

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