Bluestone 42 (2013)
2013 – 2015 · TV show · 3 seasons · 21 episodes · 30 min
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 bun
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Bluestone 42 is streaming on Prime Video. It is available in 5 countries, for example on Prime Video and BBC iPlayer. Starring Stephen Wight, Tony Gardner, Jamie Quinn and Katie Lyons. Produced by BBC. It aired on BBC Three. Rated 7.9 on IMDb from 2,725 votes.
Cast
Stephen WightSimon
Tony GardnerLieutenant Colonel Smith
Jamie QuinnMac
Katie LyonsBird
Scott HoatsonRocket
Keeno Lee HectorFaruq
Oliver ChrisNick
Kelly AdamsMary
Matthew LewisTower Block
Gary CarrMillsyDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Network
- BBC Three
- Created by
- Richard Hurst, James Cary
- Production company
- BBC
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
United KingdomAround the world
Streaming in 5 countries · to rent or buy in 3 more
Episodes
1. Episode #3.19 March 2015 · 30 minWe rejoin the Bluestone 42 team after the IED explosion has hit their mastiff. Have they all survived, and will they be ambushed?★ 8.4
2. Episode #3.216 March 2015 · 30 minThe team are called out to a major operation, where events take a worrying turn. Simon makes a life-changing discovery.★ 8.5
3. Episode #3.323 March 2015 · 30 minA new arrival on base attracts Simon's attention. Towerblock is put through his paces after challenging Rocket to a battle of the fittest.★ 7.4
4. Episode #3.430 March 2015 · 30 minThe team suffer a Taliban attack on base, which distracts Ellen and Bird from their bickering and Towerblock from a difficult phone call to his wife.★ 7.5
5. Episode #3.56 April 2015 · 30 minEllen has to learn to bend the rules, Mac and Rocket do gladiatorial combat and Bird sets Simon up for a fall.★ 7.6
6. Episode #3.613 April 2015 · 30 minAs the team prepare to leave Afghanistan for good, Simon receives some devastating news.★ 7.6
