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| Series | 8 |
| Episode | 1 |
| Airdate | September 3, 1995 |
| Audience | Unknown |
| Writer | David Humphries |
| Director | Keith Washington |
| Producer | Paul Knight |
| Previous episode | Episode 15 (series 7) |
| Next episode | Episode 2 (series 8) |
Episode 1 (series 8) is the first episode of the eighth series of London's Burning. It was first broadcast in the UK on ITV on September 3, 1995.
Episode Summary[]
Jaffa has been discharged from the convalescence home and is expected to return to active duty soon. Nick warns Recall he could face dismissal if he does not shave off his beard before the next shift to comply with the new Brigade safety regulations, as it renders him unable to wear BA because the mask has been changed. A group of drunken youths argue furiously with a bus driver about paying the fares, so they decide to hijack a double-decker bus and drive it away. After being chased by police, the double-decker bus slams into a low bridge at a railway station. Blue Watch are called to the crash and have to patiently cut people out of the wrecked vehicle.
Sicknote is in a dispute with a commuter who keeps parking his car outside their house. George pays Jaffa a visit. George is still guilty that Jaffa was standing in for him the night he was injured but Jaffa won't hear of it. Before the next shift begins, all the watch (all except Pearce) overpower Recall, tie him up and shave his beard off for him.
A strip club is attacked by a rival gang, who set fire to the building while one of the strippers who is a friend of Lauren's is trapped in her dressing room. With some difficultly, the watch manage to fight their way through the flames and rescue the girl just in time.
Cast[]
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Note[]
- Roy Heather from Only Fools and Horses made his second appearance in London's Burning as the Bus Driver and previously in Episode 7 (series 2) as the Caretaker.