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
The creators of new BBC Three comedy Bluestone 42 have defended the show from criticism that it may be offensive to serving troops.
Written by James Cary and Richard Hurst, Bluestone 42 is a comedy about a British bomb disposal detachment serving in Afghanistan.
The show launches in March and stars Oliver Chris (Green Wing), Kelly Adams (Hustle), Gary Carr (Death in Paradise) Stephen Wight (The Paradise) and Katie Lyons (Boy A).
Exec producer Stephen McCrum said that from the very beginning it was vital the comedy "got the spirit" of the army absolutely right.
"The one thing that came across with our early research was that it was really important to these people that we treated this world with respect," said McCrum.
"They take their professional lives very seriously. We made absolutely clear that these people are engaging in a serious and dangerous job and are doing it with great professionalism.
Written by James Cary and Richard Hurst, Bluestone 42 is a comedy about a British bomb disposal detachment serving in Afghanistan.
The show launches in March and stars Oliver Chris (Green Wing), Kelly Adams (Hustle), Gary Carr (Death in Paradise) Stephen Wight (The Paradise) and Katie Lyons (Boy A).
Exec producer Stephen McCrum said that from the very beginning it was vital the comedy "got the spirit" of the army absolutely right.
"The one thing that came across with our early research was that it was really important to these people that we treated this world with respect," said McCrum.
"They take their professional lives very seriously. We made absolutely clear that these people are engaging in a serious and dangerous job and are doing it with great professionalism.
- 2/14/2013
- Digital Spy
London - There's a Hollywood cast for Britain's Whatsonstage theater awards, with James Earl Jones, Jude Law and Kevin Spacey competing for best actor in a play.
Jones is nominated for "Driving Miss Daisy," Law for "Anna Christie" and Spacey for "Richard III," alongside Benedict Cumberbatch for "Frankenstein," James Corden for "One Man, Two Guvnors" and David Tennant for "Much Ado About Nothing."
The prizes, run by theater website whatonstage.com, are decided by public vote.
Best actress contenders announced Friday include Vanessa Redgrave for "Driving Miss Daisy" and Kristin Scott Thomas for "Betrayal."
In the musical categories, there are multiple nominations for the movie-inspired romance "Ghost" and Roald Dahl-based "Matilda."
Winners will be announced Feb. 19. See below for the full list of nominees.
Watch previews of some of the nominated plays:
The Full List Of 2011/12 Nominations
Best Actress in a Play
Eve Best – Much Ado About Nothing at...
Jones is nominated for "Driving Miss Daisy," Law for "Anna Christie" and Spacey for "Richard III," alongside Benedict Cumberbatch for "Frankenstein," James Corden for "One Man, Two Guvnors" and David Tennant for "Much Ado About Nothing."
The prizes, run by theater website whatonstage.com, are decided by public vote.
Best actress contenders announced Friday include Vanessa Redgrave for "Driving Miss Daisy" and Kristin Scott Thomas for "Betrayal."
In the musical categories, there are multiple nominations for the movie-inspired romance "Ghost" and Roald Dahl-based "Matilda."
Winners will be announced Feb. 19. See below for the full list of nominees.
Watch previews of some of the nominated plays:
The Full List Of 2011/12 Nominations
Best Actress in a Play
Eve Best – Much Ado About Nothing at...
- 12/2/2011
- by AP/The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
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