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. We rejoin the Bluestone 42 team after the IED explosion has hit their mastiff. Contains very strong language.

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Episode 2. The team are called out to a major operation, where events take a worrying turn. Contains strong language.

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Episode 3. Towerblock is put through his paces after challenging Rocket to a battle of the fittest. Contains strong language.

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Episode 4. The team suffer a Taliban attack, which distracts Ellen and Bird from their bickering. Contains very strong language.

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Episode 5. Ellen has to learn to bend the rules, while Mac and Rocket do gladiatorial combat. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 6. As the team prepare to leave Afghanistan for good, Simon receives some devastating news. Contains strong language.

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