London's Burning - I'm Your New Station Officer

The new guv (Nick) makes his presence felt.
But he turned out to be a decent bloke after an intimidating start.

[@BenBanjo87]

Nick had so much natural authority when it came to running the Watch; but even as a Guv'nor, he still got himself stuck in with the lads on the front line, and always looked out for his crew's wellbeing as well. He was the perfect combination of leader, workmate and friend in that respect.

[@Euphoftoday]

Having watched the entire series now a few times, I can honestly say that the early episodes WERE THE BEST!

[@procta2343]

After series 10 it really became unwatchable, you could tell there was a change in writers, Only best thing was the revamped theme tune.

[@frixster1975]

It started to get too soap opera like with less convincing rescues and more on the characters life’s. The early days were definitely the best. And the original theme was the best, the new ones were diabolical.

[@elwolf8536]

Ended up being the Sal and crew show

[@joecrammond6221]

of the station officers, Nick was probably my favourite, he was good at his job, he had authority, would be strict if needed but stood by his team, even enjoying a joke when Bayleef left

[@BlueTGM40]

Our long-running Station Officer on his first day, we miss him after season 11.

[@simonpaterson84]

Fireman Parrish.................... FIREMAN PARRISH!!! 😂

[@RhythmEmotions]

Londons burning then bed time for school on the Monday lol

[@liamphilbin7256]

ppppppppppppp🎺

[@keithmartin1328]

That's one of the memories many middle aged people have of watching this show in the late 80s/early 90s. Once that tune played and the titles rolled.

[@adamhewett9620]

Same here.

[@peterallen2904]

As a retired firefighter both in London and the counties, I came across a few station officers like him. Everything by the book but not so good practically. Full of their self importance. Because they rubbed up the watch the wrong way they did get any cooperation from the watch personnel. A good officer needs respect, that’s the only way for a crew to stay efficient.

[@paulhynes170]

He was right to make them feel his presence especially when you have firefighter Parrish standing their not saying his name during role call

[@simracer1256]

Are you a twit?

[@firefighterfan2010]

Nick is a great station officer at Blackwall.

[@typhoon5445]

Loved that series 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@robertwilson7736]

I thought Nick was briliiant

[@jamesmasztalerz5930]

I bet he knows it, knows it, he is the bloody book

[@ianpage2765]

Nothing wrong in old fashioned management and standard's

[@elwolf8536]

Mum's the word

[@davelane6176]

would like to see the entire episode

[@Warriorking.1963]

It's on KZbin.

[@davelane6176]

@Warriorking.1963 oh thanks for that

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@davelane6176series 4 episode 3 was Zorba's first episode

[@paulhynes170]

UKPlay TV app

[@nicolagay9758]

1:27

[@KEVWARD63]

Loved this series , coming from an ex soldier , I agree with Station Officer Georgianis getting a grip on the watch , discipline is not as harsh as the military , but is a requirement for the Blues & Two's services. Many are ex Forces.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

+KEVWARD63 Zorba is the station officer i remember

[@swanseagunner2046]

I loved this programme i couldn't wait for sunday night 9pm id be playing football till 5pm my mother would get us bathed and fed then we would all watch bullseye heartbeat London's burning then bed for school on monday i used to sneak the t.v on for hale and pace in my bedroom at 10pm lol series 1 to 10 were amazing didnt like the rest series 4-7 were amazing thanks for uploading

[@RobertRedford77]

Me too lolol

[@RandyMandy8888]

I AGREE IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TV SERIES EVER SHOWN ON TV...

[@TheRobbo007]

I liked Nick because he was firm but fair.

[@Hoodoo123]

aaahhh the nostalgia! i want to watch these episodes all again now !

[@ConnyMedd-cg8xd]

I do...... I bought the whole boxset one Christmas.

[@suzzanamorgan1898]

Best station officer ever

[@dukeofstradone]

best station officer ever

[@mistofoles]

Officer Stevens was played by Samantha Beckinsale, Richard Beckinsale's daughter, she's the image of him !

[@beasleycourt8873]

Indeed. He has another that's very successful Kate. So sad we lost Richard in such an untimely way though.............

[@FlaviusConstantius]

@TheOptimod Totally agree. I remember this episode when it was first shown. This used to be one of the best shows on tele, then some bright spark decided to kill off most of the original cast and turn it into a Hollyoaks prototype.

[@Div4Dante]

Was George in the pilot movie?

[@meganrose1342]

Ahhh I bloody love George💓

[@ConnyMedd-cg8xd]

I bloody luv Nick...... and I'm 20years older than him!

[@jamescooling]

lol i dont remember him being a complete tosser at the start

[@palexandersquires]

zorba was his nickname

[@mnic1234]

Fantastic scene.

[@richardpearson7775]

i miss the old guv sidney tate. the new guv nick is alright, but i prefer tate. if i had my way sub officer john hallam would have been station officer.

[@jjm0502]

+surreyduck Steven Smyth, series 4 episode 2 or 3.

[@nigelft]

Hallam was Acting SO until Nick arrived. Sadly, the promotion board turned him down ... That saying, although Nick was a bit of a bastard to start off with, the lads quickly warmed up to him ... he wasn't the stuffed shirt he started of with ... so by the time of the warehouse fire of S4Ep9 & 10 (by far my favourite, and iirc, the only time where a ACFO became Incident Commander (heck, he made pumps 20 ...)), the lads had warmed up to him to the point where Sicknote and Colin nearly charged into the collapsed building to save him ...

[@turricanedtc3764]

@@nigelft - Hallam may have been turned down for promotion because of the reprimand on his record following the near-death of a fireman as a result of racial abuse (in fairness, Hallam did his best to stop it - but it backfired). Nick would undoubtedly have read that, and resolved to tighten up discipline on his arrival. The difference between Nick and the likes of Scase is that Scase used "the book" to set himself apart from the rank-and-file and toady up to the brass, whereas it became clear that Nick used it to make Blue Watch better firefighters - and, unlike Scase, he certainly was not afraid to get stuck in and "get his hands dirty". It also became clear over time that Nick genuinely cared about his firefighters, and would go out on a limb for any of them if necessary.

[@cobrafanarlamfurcobra]

The uniform sehn like by fireman Sam

[@rossmcgarrie9787]

Great actor

[@pepsimadd17]

@TheOptimod i no that it looks like he's talking to himself

[@pepsimadd17]

0:22-025 nick talking to himself lol

[@jakedymondwherry3026]

What episode and series

[@BlueTGM40]

Series 4, Episode 3 I believe.

[@darrenyallop3545]

Series 4 episode 3

[@rhysrobertstransportationa1668]

Series 2 episode 1?

[@surreyduck]

does any1 have this full episode

[@iceyclangaming]

i know

[@Courtneyjwis]

lol I hated that guy...... prick edit: haha bearing in mind I watched this when I was like 7

[@themodfather1252]

What is a cp wearer?

[@wink1eafc774]

chemical protection wearer maybe?

[@pepsimadd17]

@TheOptimod its ok

[@nicholasjohnleach4327]

John coleman was a better commander

[@HenryNorfolk-wc3xn]

What about Chris Hammond or mick callaghan