Series 1 (1999)1. Back To The FrontFirst Broadcast: Sun 28th February 1999
Simon Harrison arrives at the base and is shocked to find that despite only having 2 members of staff of an intended 300, they still have nothing to do! He feels he has no option other than to recommend the site's closure - until the local village's schoolteacher catches his eye. 2. Wet Wet WetFirst Broadcast: Sun 7th March 1999
When the Met Office decide to collect forecast data from the base, Simon hatches a plan to falsify the figures in order to win a large bet. Meanwhile, Campbell-Stokes isn't too pleased to notice that the villagers are divulging "confidential military information". 3. Keeping The PeaceFirst Broadcast: Sun 14th March 1999
Whilst the base takes delivery of a new early warning system - acquired from North Korea via 'contacts' rather than the normal routes - Ian has guests staying in the hotel, and is shocked to find that he's listed in a guide book for the location's tranquility. 4. One Flew Into The Cuckoo's NestFirst Broadcast: Sun 21st March 1999
When an Osprey is spotted nesting near the base, Ian sees an excellent business opportunity. That is, if the Wing-Commander doesn't have it shot first! 5. Wish You Weren't HereFirst Broadcast: Sun 28th March 1999
Wing-Commander Campbell-Stokes is quite put-out to learn that the RAF is making him take a 2-week holiday. Luckily, there's a little air force base in the north of Scotland that he quite fancies staying in... 6. The Fall Out ZoneFirst Broadcast: Sun 4th April 1999
Simon invites Eilidh to the base for a romantic dinner, but an act of 'quick thinking' by Airman Tench upon Campbell-Stokes's unexpected arrival results in the four of them being locked in the base's nuclear bunker - for three months. |
