Introduction
Warship was a popular British television drama series produced by the BBC between 1973 and 1977.
It was also subtitled into Dutch and broadcast in the Netherlands as Alle hens aan dek (All hands on deck). Four series were produced, with 45 episodes made in total, and it enjoyed popularity in Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
The series dealt with life on board a Royal Navy warship, the fictional HMS Hero. It was mainly filmed aboard the Leander-class frigate HMS Phoebe.
Outline of Series 01, Episode 09
With Hero at Gibraltar, Master-at-Arms Frank Heron applies for extended service, but is shocked when it is rejected. He argues with his girlfriend Maura who is returning to England. Also in port is HMS Boadicea, commanded by Commander Murton, who Heron blames for putting a black mark on his record. At an on-shore party, Murton argues with his own girlfriend, Peggy Carter, who he wants to break up with. A drunk Heron arrives to confront Murton, but he is taken back to the ship. Murton and Nialls, drunk, make a bet of £500 over which ship can get back to England first. Nialls tells Heron to pull himself together. Murton sabotages Niall’s chances by having him delayed at the base, but Nialls phones Peggy Carter, who arranges for her connections to send Boadicea on a bogus assignment, allowing Nialls to win the bet. Back in England, Heron is apparently marrying Maura.
Warship (1973-1977) Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Creators: Ian Mackintosh and Anthony Coburn.
- Writer: Ian Mackintosh.
- Director: Michael E. Briant.
- Music: Anthony Isaac.
- Editor: Ian Mackintosh.
- Release Date: 09 August 1973 (UK).
- Running Time: 50 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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