Danger UXB
Brian Ash is a young lieutenant who is assigned to a UXB unit in the early days of World War II. UXB (UneXploded Bomb) is the signal that an aerial bomb has not exploded. Ash's job is to deactivate German bombs, some of which have fuses specifically designed to kill him.
- 1979-1979
- 1 season
- Masterpiece Theatre
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary, Suspense
Brian Ash is a young lieutenant who is assigned to a UXB unit in the early days of World War II. UXB (UneXploded Bomb) is the signal that an aerial bomb has not exploded. Ash's job is to deactivate German bombs, some of which have fuses specifically designed to kill him.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1979
Episode 1
Dead Man's Shoes
Newly-promoted Second Lieutentant Brian Ash joins his new regiment only to find that they are assigned to bomb disposal in London. Ash is thrown in at the deep end when he and his men are sent to a bomb site.
Episode 2
Unsung Heroes
Ash tackles a bomb that is not considered vital with a new fuse extractor that doesn't work properly. New Lieutenant Machin is placed with Ash to get some on-the-job training. Major Francis criticises Ash after a patriotic magazine article profiles 347 Section.
Episode 3
Just Like a Woman
Ash and Machin are recalled to London from a bomb disposal course and attend to a bomb in a school yard that is dangerously close to a telephone exchange. When another bomb is uncovered close by, Ash reluctantly allows Machin to defuse the second bomb.
Episode 4
Cast Iron Killer
An unorthodox doctor comes up with a new way of disarming UXBs - it's up to Ash and his men to test it.
Episode 5
The Silver Lining
The UXB in a Soho nightclub can't be defused - according to the Germans. While the men of 347 Section pit their skills against German ingenuity, Ash (Anthony Andrews) receives a letter from Susan (judy Geeson), the scientist's daughter..
Episode 6
The Quiet Weekend
60 mins
The tensions and terror of blitz-torn London breed passion and fear in men and women who have to endure them.
Episode 7
Digging Out
While working on a bomb at a gas works, the company find a second bomb with a time fuse.
Episode 8
Bad Company
A new commanding officer's methods of discipline border on the psychotic, and the overworked men of 347 Section consider mutiny. Meanwhile, Ash and Susan discuss their future.
Episode 9
Seventeen Seconds to Glory
Ash learns how to dispose the new German land mines, thanks to the help of naval experts. The bad news is that Susan has decided to return to her husband.
Episode 10
Butterfly Winter
Ash and the men of 347 Section tackle Hitler's latest deadly invention, the butterfly bomb, designed to kill a man at 25 yards. Meanwhile, Salt breaks orders again, but for the last time.
Episode 11
Dead Letter
A large UXB in the London Underground brings Ash face-to-face with a new type of fuse. Meanwhile, Susan may not be forever lost.
Episode 12
The Pier
347 Section is moving to the coast in preparation for D-Day. Before he leaves, Ash asks Susan to marry him -- but will it be too late?
Episode 13
With Love from Adolf
Are Ash's injuries too much to overcome -- or is it depression over the many lives lost? After being talked out of the hospital to defuse an "antique" bomb, he discovers it was a ruse to restore his confidence.