Making Waves is a British television drama series produced by Carlton Television for ITV. It was created by Ted Childs and chronicles the professional and personal lives of the crew of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Suffolk. The series remained in development hell for several years and was first broadcast on 7 July 2004. However, due to low ratings it was removed from the schedules after only three episodes, the remainder of the series going unaired on television in the United Kingdom.
The series starred Alex Ferns as Commander Martin Brooke and Emily Hamilton as Lieutenant Commander Jenny Howard. The frigate HMS Grafton stood in for Suffolk and additional filming took place around HMNB Portsmouth with the full co-operation of the Royal Navy. A limited-edition DVD of all six episodes was released in December 2004.
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Making Waves
July 7, 2004
July 21, 2004
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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. Mickey is undergoing psychological assessments on shore, but still seems set on a path of self-destruction - until Rosie saves him from yet more trouble and he reveals the truth behind the trawler rescue. Freed of his burden Mickey successfully retakes the DRIU test and is allowed to return to Suffolk. Dave and Teresa's relationship moves up a gear when, much to Andy's horror, they agree to get married.
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