Series 3
13 episodes · Jan 5, 1976
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- S3E1
And Wings of Gold
Jan 6, 1976Pilot Alan Glenn in the new commander of Hero. His first trip is to check out an immobilized Soviet submarine, which as surfaced in the Arctic.
- S3E2
What Are Friends For?
Jan 13, 1976When the Hero is asked to intercept a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, Commander Glenn's loyalties are divided.
- S3E3
Knight Errant
Jan 20, 1976As Lt. Cmdr Beaumont considers taking unpaid leave for a yachting expedition, the HMS Hero encounters another lone yachtsman who's more experienced than he seems.
- S3E4
They Also Serve
Jan 27, 1976With the Hero in dock, about to take part in an important naval exercise, Commander Glenn is persuaded to spend the weekend with an old flame, and her husband. In his absence, Lieutenant Peek gets on the wrong side of the dockyard workers, and soon has the crew embroiled in a Union dispute.
- S3E5
Under the Surface
Feb 3, 1976Hero's continued lack of success in anti-submarine warfare exercises against HM Submarine Ovid rattle Captain Glenn's self-confidence and cause increasing tension between him and his officers.
- S3E6
Rough Run Home
Feb 10, 1976A young nautical engineer has developed a new system of rudder stabilisation, and the Hero is chosen to test it.
- S3E7
All of One Company
Feb 17, 1976Regulator Fuller is put in charge of 3D mess in a bid to curb the unruly behavior of AB Grogan and Smith who are picking on Seaman Dorrity.
- S3E8
Quiet Run Ashore
Feb 24, 1976An officer on board a neighbouring vessel dies in strange but unsuspicious circumstances. Unsuspicious, that is, until the body of an old girfriend of his, is washed up ashore on the same day.
- S3E9
Ides of Mark
Mar 2, 1976With Commander Glenn now in charge of HMS Hero the ship prepares for a naval inspection. Assisting Rear Admiral Staunton in this task is Mark Nialls, formally much respected captain of HMS Hero.
- S3E10
The Buccaneer
Mar 9, 1976Commander Glen's brother, Eddie, faces dismissal from the RAF after an unauthorised low flying stunt above a moving vehicle.
- S3E11
Divert With Dispatch
Mar 16, 1976A Panamanian luxury yacht has gone missing, along with its millionaire owner and his family. After an RAF Nimrod on reconnaissance spots a similar yacht, several hundred miles from the missing yacht's last known position, the nearby HMS Hero is ordered to investigate.
- S3E12
Heart Of Oak
Mar 23, 1976When his wife arrives in port from Glasgow, Fuller doesn't get the nice surprise that the crew suppose. Meanwhile, the Chief Petty Officer, who has recent marital troubles of his own, faces possible disciplinary action for allowing his problems to affect his work.
- S3E13
First Turn Of The Screw
Mar 30, 1976Following a fire at a MoD scientific station, on an island called North Krona HMS Hero is ordered there. They are to deliver bulk feed items and offer any assistance with any rebuilding they may require.