Making Waves
Series Overview
HMS Suffolk is due for Flag Officer Sea Training in four weeks but an accident results in the dismissal of the executive officer and the resignation of the captain. His replacement, Commander Martin Brooke, attempts to get his vessel and crew ship-shape for final assessment. The series was in development hell for several years and first broadcast on 7 July 2004. However, due to low ratings, it was removed after only three episodes, the remainder of the series going unaired. A DVD of all six episodes was released in December 2004.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Wed, Jul 7, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Suffolk runs into trouble at sea attempting to help a group of environmental activists, protesting against the shipment of nuclear waste. Things get heated aboard the activists' boat after a fracas between Buffer and a crewmember. Shockwaves are felt throughout the Royal Navy when the press take up the story. As a result, Buffer faces losing his career.
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Cast & Creators
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Emily Hamilton
Lt Cdr Jenny Howard
Lee Turnbull
OM Mickey Sobanski
Alex Ferns
Cdr Martin Brooke
Diane Beck
Leading Reg Liz Wilson
Ian Bartholomew
Lt Cdr William Lewis
Paul Chequer
LMEA Dave Finnan
Steve Speirs
CCMEA Andy Fellows
Joanna Page
OM Rosie Bowen
Darren Morfitt
Steward Tim 'Scouse' Phillips
Stephen Kennedy
Lt Cdr James Maguire
Angel Coulby
LMA Anita Cook
Chloe Howman
Teresa Fellows
Hilary Maclean
Cathy Brooke
Adam Rayner
Lt Sam Quartermaine
Daniel Betts
Lt Cdr Adams
Lee Boardman
Leading Chef
Geoff Bell
Buffer
Katrine De Candole
Natalya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Childs
Simon Rogers
Sean Van Hales
Tim Murrell
Philip Shelley, Stephen Smallwood, Ted Childs
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Stallion
Production Design
Philip Shelley
Producer
Stephen Smallwood
Producer
Simon Rogers
Original Music Composer
Sean Van Hales
Director of Photography
Tim Murrell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Making Waves about?
HMS Suffolk is due for Flag Officer Sea Training in four weeks but an accident results in the dismissal of the executive officer and the resignation of the captain. His replacement, Commander Martin Brooke, attempts to get his vessel and crew ship-shape for final assessment. The series was in development hell for several years and first broadcast on 7 July 2004. However, due to low ratings, it was removed after only three episodes, the remainder of the series going unaired. A DVD of all six episodes was released in December 2004.
How many seasons does Making Waves have?
Making Waves comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Making Waves?
Key cast members in Making Waves include Emily Hamilton, Lee Turnbull, Alex Ferns, Diane Beck, Ian Bartholomew.
Who created or directed Making Waves?
Making Waves was developed and directed by Ted Childs.