'Bluestone 42': BBC Three army sitcom gets second series
BBC Three army comedy Bluestone 42 has been picked up for a second series, it has been confirmed.
The Richard Hurst (Secret Diary Of A Call Girl) and James Cary (Miranda) show about a bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan has pulled in strong ratings for the broadcaster, and BBC Three boss Zai Bennett has ordered a new run of episodes.
"I'm incredibly proud of this bold, brave and hugely funny comedy drama series which has been enjoying big audiences on BBC Three," said Bennett.
"The cast, crew and writers have played an absolute blinder in this important series which completes and complements BBC Three's already extensive coverage of the war in Afghanistan."
Mark Freeland, head of BBC in-house comedy, said: "In-house comedy is at its best when we try extraordinary and slightly scary things. I believe Bluestone 42 is both.
"We tried to excite audiences, as well as respect the...
The Richard Hurst (Secret Diary Of A Call Girl) and James Cary (Miranda) show about a bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan has pulled in strong ratings for the broadcaster, and BBC Three boss Zai Bennett has ordered a new run of episodes.
"I'm incredibly proud of this bold, brave and hugely funny comedy drama series which has been enjoying big audiences on BBC Three," said Bennett.
"The cast, crew and writers have played an absolute blinder in this important series which completes and complements BBC Three's already extensive coverage of the war in Afghanistan."
Mark Freeland, head of BBC in-house comedy, said: "In-house comedy is at its best when we try extraordinary and slightly scary things. I believe Bluestone 42 is both.
"We tried to excite audiences, as well as respect the...
- 4/23/2013
- Digital Spy
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