
About this season
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...
Episodes (8)

1. Episode 1
6.8Aired 5 March 2013 • 30 min
The team experience a tough roadside ops, whilst Mary grabs the attention of Nick.

2. Episode 2
7.5Aired 12 March 2013 • 30 min
Nick is desperate to find some decent food to use in an attempt to seduce Mary.

3. Episode 3
4.3Aired 19 March 2013 • 30 min
Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped aid worker.

4. Episode 4
7.5Aired 26 March 2013 • 30 min
Mary reveals a secret about her past. Bird is offered a promotion.

5. Episode 5
7.0Aired 2 April 2013 • 30 min
Simon tries to earn respect by joining in dangerous homemade games with Mac and Rocket.

6. Episode 6
8.0Aired 9 April 2013 • 30 min
Nick and Simon help each other to learn to dance. Bird is revealed to be a terrible flirt.

7. Episode 7
7.0Aired 16 April 2013 • 30 min
A mortar attack on the patrol base sends Bluestone 42 diving for cover.

8. Episode 8
7.5Aired 23 April 2013 • 30 min
Nick faces a challenge with a booby-trapped car bomb. Simon stands up to his fiancée.