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Season 1, Episode 1
Comedy drama about a British bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan, focusing on the camaraderie, bonds and banter the soldiers in unit Bluestone 42 share, despite the dangers they face in their work. The team faces a difficult roadside operation, while new padre Mary grabs the attention of expert Nick. Oliver Chris, Stephen Wight and Kelly Adams star
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Cast & Crew
Oliver Chris
(Actor)
.. Nick
Stephen Wight
(Actor)
.. Simon
Kelly Adams
(Actor)
.. Mary
Tony Gardner
(Actor)
.. Lt Col
Katie Lyons
(Actor)
.. Bird
Scott Hoatson
(Actor)
.. Rocket
Jamie Quinn
(Actor)
.. Mac
Gary Carr
(Actor)
.. Millsy
Keeno Lee Hector
(Actor)
.. Faruq
Michael McShane
(Actor)
.. Randall Carter
Ndoni Khanyile
(Actor)
.. Pamela
James Cary
(Writer)
Richard Hurst
(Writer)
Michelle Farr
(Producer)
Iain B MacDonald
(Director)
Stephen McCrum
(Executive producer)
More Information
Did You Know..
Oliver Chris
(Actor)
.. Nick
Born:
November 02, 1978
in
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Best Known For:
Playing Boyce in Green Wing.
Early-life:
Oliver Graham Chris was born on November 2, 1978 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He attended Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, having passed his 11-plus exam to get in, before moving to the Michael Hall Steiner School in his fourth year. Oliver went on to attend the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career:
Chris has made many appearances in British TV comedy series, having played Ricky Howard in The Office and Boyce in Green Wing, as well as appearing in According to Bex, Nathan Barley, Rescue Me and The IT Crowd. Aside from comedy, he has appeared in TV film Sharpe's Challenge (2007) as well as the shows Hotel Babylon and Silent Witness. His film credits include The Gathering (2002) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004). He has also had a number of roles on the stage, including National Theatre productions of Twelfth Night and One Man, Two Guvnors.
Quote:
'When people talk to me as if I'm some kind of constantly working actor, I get very confused. It's not the case. I'm not sifting through offers.'
Trivia:
In 2012, he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his work in One Man, Two Guvnors.
Stephen Wight
(Actor)
.. Simon
Kelly Adams
(Actor)
.. Mary
Tony Gardner
(Actor)
.. Lt Col
Katie Lyons
(Actor)
.. Bird
Scott Hoatson
(Actor)
.. Rocket
Jamie Quinn
(Actor)
.. Mac
Gary Carr
(Actor)
.. Millsy
Born:
December 11, 1986
in
London
Best Known For:
Death in Paradise and Downton Abbey.
Early-life:
Gary was born in London on December 11, 1986. He attended the National Youth Music Theatre of Great Britain, the Arts Educational Performing Arts College and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He made his professional acting debut in the play Yerma at the Arcola Theatre.
Career:
Since graduating from LAMDA in 2008, Carr has split his time between stage and TV roles. His theatre credits include the lead role in the Royal National Theatre production of Terry Pratchett's novel Nation and being a member of the original cast of Earthquakes in London at the National Theatre. His TV credits include Silent Witness, Inspector George Gently, Bluestone 42, Downton Abbey and Death in Paradise.
Quote:
'An actor's life is notoriously precarious. You have to be prepared to turn work down. You don't want to say yes to everything.'
Trivia:
Carr is an accomplished dancer and musician.
Keeno Lee Hector
(Actor)
.. Faruq
Michael McShane
(Actor)
.. Randall Carter
Ndoni Khanyile
(Actor)
.. Pamela
James Cary
(Writer)
Richard Hurst
(Writer)
Michelle Farr
(Producer)
Iain B MacDonald
(Director)
Stephen McCrum
(Executive producer)
