Boon - S02E05: Taken for a Ride

Name: Taken for a Ride
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Released: 1987-03-17
Duration: 1 h

Mar 17, 1987Comedy, Drama, CrimeSeason 2, Episode 5

Albion Firetrucks, a local company which makes fire engines, has the computer plans for its new high-tech prototype stolen, when Ken is knocked off his bike while couriering them to the managing director. He is rescued by Shandy Tremblett, a platinum-blonde Page 3 girl who is staying at the Coaching Inn while trying to "improve her education". When the prototype itself is stolen, Ken investigates. He uncovers a conspiracy between an American consortium, led by Ed Slatterley, and Albion's director, Sir Freddie Blackton MP. The intention is for Slatterley to buy Albion at a knockdown price (because the prototype and its plans are missing) and then, having asset-stripped the company, to close it down. Ken finds the prototype hidden in a barn. Ken, wearing a brass fireman's helmet, and Shandy, dressed in a Union Jack robe, stage a publicity stunt on top of the fire engine to raise public awareness and to persuade the government to allow a management buy-out to take place.

Director: Robert Tronson

Cast: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey

All Episodes - Season 2

01Texas RangersFeb 17, 1987 02Special DeliveryFeb 24, 1987 03Day of the YokelMar 03, 1987 04Smokey and the BandMar 10, 1987 05Taken for a RideMar 17, 1987 06Wheels of FortuneMar 24, 1987 07A Ride on the Wild SideMar 31, 1987 08Credit Where It's DueOct 27, 1987 09Trudy's GritNov 03, 1987 10A Fistful of PesetasNov 10, 1987 11Paper MafiaNov 17, 1987 12Fiddler Under the RoofNov 24, 1987 13A Once Fluid ManDec 01, 1987

Boon S02E05 Synopsis

Boon "Taken for a Ride" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-03-17, this episode is part of Season 2 of Boon. Directed by Robert Tronson, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Comedy and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Albion Firetrucks, a local company which makes fire engines, has the computer plans for its new high-tech prototype stolen, when Ken is knocked off his bike while couriering them to the managing director. He is rescued by Shandy Tremblett, a platinum...