Bluestone 42 - 5 March - BBC3 - 2200 - 8 weeks

alcockell · 26/02/13 - 23:57

Hi folks,

Just thought I'd kick off the thread - a new comedy-drama set around a British Army bomb-disposal squad in Afghan.

Following promo has been released - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQZTIDOOz48

Radio Times piece - http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-02-14/bbc-afghanistan-bomb-disposal-comedy-bluestone-42-celebrates-the-bits-of-the-army-you-dont-see

Fansite - http://www.bluestone42.com/

Looks as though it'll be pretty good.

Auntie Climax · 27/02/13 - 00:04

Looks quite good. I hope it can manage to be so for 8 weeks.

degsyhufc · 27/02/13 - 00:07

I saw a trailer the other night and it looked ok. Will have to remember.

Caltonfan · 27/02/13 - 00:58

looks worse than gary tank commander and thats saying something, will give it a miss

alcockell · 06/03/13 - 02:59

bump bump bump - about to start on BBC3

alcockell · 06/03/13 - 03:00

evening folks..

alcockell · 06/03/13 - 03:07

Anyone else watching?

Agent Krycek · 06/03/13 - 03:08

alcockell wrote: »

Anyone else watching?

Giving it a go

[Deleted User] · 06/03/13 - 03:11

Not laughing yet....

Agent Krycek · 06/03/13 - 03:13

Robston wrote: »

Not laughing yet....

Although the report writing did make me smile.

The lead looking like the love child of Ben Fogel and Prince Williamia bit off putting

[Deleted User] · 06/03/13 - 03:21

:mad:

:rolleyes: :yawn:

Auntie Climax · 06/03/13 - 03:24

I'm not watching it at the moment, but from what you people are saying I don't know if it's worth a watch.

Agent Krycek · 06/03/13 - 03:28

It's raised a couple of smiles, but the lead man is really annoying me for some reason - might give it another go next week, but wouldn't bother me if I missed it.

fleet · 06/03/13 - 03:30

I dont think its supposed to the side splitting, just amusing. It was okay, seen worse on BBC3.

alcockell · 06/03/13 - 03:38

Could of course be a slow-burner - it was introducing the characters etc..

bearbum72 · 06/03/13 - 05:50

I cant find war funny @ all, soz but just wrong. wont watch again.

RickyLeeds85 · 06/03/13 - 06:09

bearbum72 wrote: »

I cant find war funny @ all, soz but just wrong. wont watch again.

they are not showing that War is funny? i enjoyed it although i can see why some people might find it uncomfortable but i felt they did well combing comedy with a sensitive subject.

Martin Phillp · 06/03/13 - 06:28

Some raised smiles, but hardly ground breaking comedy on BBC Three.

[Deleted User] · 06/03/13 - 13:28

Martin Phillp wrote: »

Some raised smiles, but hardly ground breaking comedy on BBC Three.

I don't think the BBC3 are trying to push it all that much, most of their recent commissions have been traditional sitcom ideas (but perhaps with a twist). Be interesting to see what reaction it's gets from the DM and The Sun though...

derek500 · 06/03/13 - 13:35

HD showings start at midnight next Tuesday (first two episodes).

With BBC HD closing in a couple of weeks, not sure if they'll show the whole series in HD.

Why can't they put it in HD on iPlayer now?

[Deleted User] · 06/03/13 - 15:17

Just watched it. Pretty good so far. Echoes of M*A*S*H*. Kelly Adams is Yummo. On a technical point, I don't think a Forward Op. Base in Helmand would be built with so many trees outside the stockade-they'd either build on open ground, or cut the trees down.

dubbud · 06/03/13 - 16:53

As well as M*A*S*H* it also reminded me of Scrubs - similar set-up and pacing. Good first episode and an interesting cast of likeable pillocks.

degsyhufc · 06/03/13 - 21:11

I'm having a couple of cans tonight so might give it a go. Maybe it'll be funnier that way

Stansfield · 07/03/13 - 00:36

Bagsbunny wrote: »

Just watched it. Pretty good so far. Echoes of M*A*S*H*. Kelly Adams is Yummo. On a technical point, I don't think a Forward Op. Base in Helmand would be built with so many trees outside the stockade-they'd either build on open ground, or cut the trees down.

Lovely Padre.:p

Really enjoyed this......It was Funny.
And I'm guessing Soldiers will like it too.

Jennifer Jayne · 07/03/13 - 00:37

bearbum72 wrote: »

I cant find war funny @ all, soz but just wrong. wont watch again.

But its not about the war, its about the antics on a base.

I thought it was quite good and will give it another go next week. Anyone know where they filmed it?

LazySusan · 07/03/13 - 01:14

Stansfield wrote: »

Lovely Padre.:p

Really enjoyed this......It was Funny.
And I'm guessing Soldiers will like it too.

As the wife of a retired soldier I found it quite good.Will watch again.

Hey there!

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