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 04, Episode 05

Whilst watching a naval helicopter exercise, HMS Hero rescues a Chinese girl from the water. When they return to Hong Kong it is with the assistance of the police that the mystery starts to unravel. Captain Holt and his guests are invited by wealthy businessman Henry Witzel to an opening of a local youth centre. It is not immediately apparent what the connection is between Witzel and the Chinese girl, now known as local night club singer Lily Tan. When Captain Holt and Zoe Carter do eventually piece the puzzle together it leads to a fairly surprising ending.

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: 01 February 1977 (UK).
• Running Time: 50 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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