Episode list

Boon

Walking Off Air

Sun, Oct 01, 1989
In Nottingham, Ken Boon first assignment is to act as bodyguard for outspoken local DJ Eddie Cotton. Harry has gone into partnership with Helen Yeldham,owner of the Woodcote Park Country Club. Unfortunately Eddie gets himself into a compromising situation, and a rare toad threatens to scupper Harry's redevelopment plans.
6.8 /10
The Relief of Matty King
Marty King, a local comedian staying at Woodcote Park, has a gambling habit that has left him heavily in debt to two young men, Rupert Cole and Tony Lawrence. Meanwhile, Ken is engaged by club owner Dick Vaughan to find out why his licence has not been renewed - and uncovers a connection to Cole and Lawrence.
6.5 /10
Vallance's Liberty
A Tyrolean night at Woodcote Park is used as a clever ruse for a gang of criminals to gain access to a house where they believe some plans are hidden; and Helen loses a 'daughter' but gains a surrogate son when she takes Rocky under her wing following the sale of Texas Rangers.
7 /10
Of Meissen Men

Sun, Oct 22, 1989
Ken is engaged by Marion Kershaw to search for her missing husband, a businessman involved in the import/export trade. Ken and Harry find themselves handling stolen goods when they try to assist the police in a case involving the international theft of antiques.
6.4 /10
Arms and the Dog
Ben Fowkes, a young army demolition export, has deserted, and his father hires Ken to try and find him; Ben is now involved in an illegal boxing match in order to raise money to buy himself out, and Ken tries to stop the fight. Harry and Rocky, meanwhile are busy looking after Tinkerbell - a Champion greyhound.
0 /10
Sickness and Health
Helen gives shelter to a battered wife and her two sons. The woman's doctor husband almost convinces Ken that his wife is having a nervous breakdown, but hie true character is revealed when he attempts to abduct the boys. Harry, meanwhile, is investigating thefts from patients rooms in a nursing home.
0 /10
In It for the Monet
Ken is on the two brothers who have each been left a half-share in their father's classic car - literally. At the same time, he assigns Rocky to trail an attractive young university student who seems to be suddenly in possession of a great deal of money. After suspecting her of selling her body for drugs, he discovers a more mundane source of income.
7.7 /10
Do Not Forsake Me
Ken is hired as a bodyguard by Bob Messener, a club owner on the run from brothers of his ex-partner Sammy Robinson who is in prison - or so Bob thinks. Harry, meanwhile, has a nasty environmental problem apparently caused by his farmer neighbour.
0 /10
Love Letters from a Dead Man
Barbara Lake hires Ken to find out why she is receiving letters signed by her husband, who died in a plane crash six months ago. The letters leads her to a large amount of hidden money, but someone is watching her every move. Meanwhile Helen's cycling nephew Ian is being blackmailed by a doctor of a rival cycling team.
0 /10
Big Game Hunt

Sun, Dec 03, 1989
Ken uncovers the secret life of Nina, wife of the unpleasant, violent and scheming Detective Sergeant Brock. Meanwhile Harry's plans a medieval banqueting tents at Woodcote Park do not meet with universal approval.
0 /10
Don't Buy from Me, Argentina
An Argentinian polo team are practicing at Woodcote Park. While Helen makes eyes at the captain, Ken keeps his on Merrily Curtis, an English girl involved in a insurance scam over a brood mare. Back at the office Rocky agrees to collect a valuable painting for a client; he is about to become a pawn in a war between a husband and wife.
6 /10
All in a Day's Pork
Ken is hired by the secretary of Sandford Meats to find out who is stealing dictaphone tapes from her desk, and uncovers scheme by Mr Sandford and his son-in-law to import pornography. Meanwhile, Harry has a spot of bother with his latest acquisition - a talking parrot.
0 /10
The Eyes of Texas
Ken has spent the night with Rebecca, while burglars have vandalised his office. Harry is looking at buying a club, but is warned off by his accountant, who tells him that his finances are in a bad way. Both men seem to be facing an uncertain future.
7 /10

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S Is for Sexy

S Is for Sexy

Seven Sexy and Smart Short Gay Films: Serene Hunter (France) Set in Paris, the 'hunter' of the title is a 30-something gay male who has a string of one-night stands. Content being free and unfettered by relationships, he happily moves from encounter to encounter. He then surprises himself by becoming involved in a more substantial relationship...but can the hunter within him be tamed? An honest portrayal, with some explicit action. Solace (US) This film shows an older and younger man who meet on the internet, and seem to get along well, until the older man tells about his boyfriend and it shatters younger man's dreams. Scarred (UK) An early 20s male has a significant scar on his face from a knife wound - and is fed up of the unwanted attention that it attracts. Will he find someone who can see past the scar? The answer may lie with an older, middle-aged architect, who seems to be the one person to whom the scar is invisible. Signage (US) Middle age can be hidden somewhat with makeup and hair coloring, which encourages two best friends to plan a night out at a bar that caters to young men half their age. One makes a strong connection with a young deaf guy, only to find out that there is more than one type of obstacle involved. Mr_Right_22 (Germany) First-date jitters in the age of internet dating but a kind waiter calms his fears and offers some encouragement to be open to life's opportunities. Cute. 41 Seconds (Germany) Two masculine friends take about "41 Seconds" to compare notes on one of their dates, in which his girlfriend compared their respective skills as a kisser. Only 4 minutes, but cute. Shahram and Abbas (Netherlands) Two Iranian refugees, a young student activist and an older journalist, who want to see political asylum in the Netherlands. Believing they have a better chance of being granted such if they claim to be a persecuted homosexual couple, they begin a charade that leads to complications they never imagined, especially when the younger Shahram falls for a woman also awaiting asylum. Powerful and positive depiction of a very sad and serious situation.

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