Get Some In! (1977): S03E01 – Erks

Introduction Get Some In! is a British television sitcom about National Service life in the Royal Air Force (RAF), broadcast between 1975 and 1978 by Thames Television. Outline Flight Lieutenant Grant wants C Flight to win the Inter-Flight Competition but feels that Marsh does not have the respect of the men in his command. He…

Andrew Marshall

10/11/2021

1–2 minutes

Comedy, Military TV Series, National Service, RAF: Royal Air Force

Introduction

Get Some In! is a British television sitcom about National Service life in the Royal Air Force (RAF), broadcast between 1975 and 1978 by Thames Television.

Outline

Flight Lieutenant Grant wants C Flight to win the Inter-Flight Competition but feels that Marsh does not have the respect of the men in his command. He bribes Marsh with sergeant stripes if Marsh can deliver on the trophy. The lads are suspicious when Marsh lets slip that Grant is dying. Marsh throws his weight about in the Sergeant’s Mess but is soon put in his place by the other sergeants. To make matters worse, a careless moment in the hut spells disaster. With Don Henderson as Flight Sergeant Tidy, David Sibley as LAC Steward and Keith Ashley as Sergeant.

Erk refers to the lowest ranks of the RAF.

Get Some In! Series

You can find a full index and overview of Get Some In! here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 06 January 1977.
Rating: PG.
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.