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 02, Episode 04

Whilst at a party in Plymouth Bob Last, navigating officer of HMS Hero bumps into Timothy Penn who he later finds, when he reports on board that he is the new deputy weapons officer. Although Penn knows his subject he is disenchanted with a career in the Royal Navy. He therefore proceeds to walk a fine line to gain a discharge for being unsuitable for service and that way he gains his university education for free. His immediate target is the first lieutenant Derek Beaumont but it is Commander Mark Nialls who ultimately has to try to persuade the wayward Timothy Penn.

Warship (1973-1977) Series

You can find all the Warship episodes here.

Production & Filming Details

• Creators: Ian Mackintosh and Anthony Coburn.
• Writer: Ian Mackintosh.
• Director: Michael E. Briant.
• Music: Anthony Isaac.
• Editor: Ian Mackintosh.
• Release Date: 05 November 1974 (UK).
• Running Time: 50 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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