Introduction

Danger UXB is a 1979 British ITV television series set during the Second World War.

It was developed by John Hawkesworth and starred Anthony Andrews as Lieutenant Brian Ash, an officer in the Royal Engineers (RE).

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Outline

May 1941

Major Francis’ heavy-handed measures to impose peacetime discipline and regimental customs on 97 Company cause widespread resentment, leading to near-mutiny. He is particularly harsh with Brian’s section after his men commit minor breaches of discipline, but for a more personal reason: Brian’s affair with a married woman reminds him of his own wife’s ongoing infidelity. When Francis is seen secretly burning letters commending Ash that he pilfered from the company files, Susan reconstructs the file and gets her father to use his influence to have Francis posted to a general construction company in Scotland. Captain Ivor Rodgers, 97 Company’s second-in-command, is promoted to major and takes command of 97 Company. His first act is to recommend Brian for the MBE.

Danger UXB Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Ferdinand Fairfax.
• Writer(s): Don Shaw.
• Release Date: 26 February 1979.
• Running Time: 49-51 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.