"You've the initiative, SpyForce UK."
"Humph. Fine. In that case, we burn all our first actions to open the landrover's bloody windows so we can get out."
SpyForce UK versus Riot Squad: In Color!
Prologue
This week's broadcast saw things take a decidedly more adult turn (although that was nothing to do with SpyForce UK's fur-clad researcher; apparently the actress portraying her had an audition with the RSC...). Things would be decidely more violent than last time. It would also appear that both sides were being manipulated by forces beyond their ken. For their part, SpyForce UK believed they were racing to recover the pilot of a downed experimental aircraft, vefore he could be abducted by the agents of a foreign power. By contrast, Riot Squad had been told they needed to locate a supergrass. He'd attempted to flee the country by 'plane, but sabotage meant he'd been forced to earth; he had to be found before his somewhat narked Firm turned up to teach him a lesson.
There was clearly some kind of mix-up between the various props and set crew before filming began (which the SpyForce cast took to be a continuation of a mysterious run of bad luck that has cursed their production). In short, the SpyForce UK Landrover found itself sandwiched between two cargo containers, totally unable to move, much to the frustraion of its driver, Private Wheeler.
Prologue
This week's broadcast saw things take a decidedly more adult turn (although that was nothing to do with SpyForce UK's fur-clad researcher; apparently the actress portraying her had an audition with the RSC...). Things would be decidely more violent than last time. It would also appear that both sides were being manipulated by forces beyond their ken. For their part, SpyForce UK believed they were racing to recover the pilot of a downed experimental aircraft, vefore he could be abducted by the agents of a foreign power. By contrast, Riot Squad had been told they needed to locate a supergrass. He'd attempted to flee the country by 'plane, but sabotage meant he'd been forced to earth; he had to be found before his somewhat narked Firm turned up to teach him a lesson.
There was clearly some kind of mix-up between the various props and set crew before filming began (which the SpyForce cast took to be a continuation of a mysterious run of bad luck that has cursed their production). In short, the SpyForce UK Landrover found itself sandwiched between two cargo containers, totally unable to move, much to the frustraion of its driver, Private Wheeler.
Action!
As such, SpyForce UK spent their first turn extricating themselves from the now immobilised landrover via its windows and doors. They were not amused with this start to their search. In the meantime, some of the members of Riot Squad began to sweep the abandoned industrial landscape for their quarry, whilst thew rest of team waited in their trusty- and mobile- van.
Soon both teams were combing the area, and it was SpyForce UK's Major Erskine who successfully ran their man to ground. In part, they had overcome their initial slow start by Private Harris releasing Wolfgang, SpyForce UK's mascot and sniffer dog. Clearly Wolfgang was peckish, as he went for the throat of the nearest Riot Squad member, who now abandoned all thoughts of the manhunt.
By now, both casts chose to indulge in a spot of the old ultra-violence. Small-arms were employed against Riot Squad, but it would appear SpyForce's quartermaster had erred, for the effectiveness of the fire suggested blanks were being used. For their part, Riot Squad found that SpyForce UK's squaddies were susceptible to being bludgeoned with truncheons; this was of little comfort to the constable who had had his trachea enthusiastically removed by Wolfgang.
As such, SpyForce UK spent their first turn extricating themselves from the now immobilised landrover via its windows and doors. They were not amused with this start to their search. In the meantime, some of the members of Riot Squad began to sweep the abandoned industrial landscape for their quarry, whilst thew rest of team waited in their trusty- and mobile- van.
Soon both teams were combing the area, and it was SpyForce UK's Major Erskine who successfully ran their man to ground. In part, they had overcome their initial slow start by Private Harris releasing Wolfgang, SpyForce UK's mascot and sniffer dog. Clearly Wolfgang was peckish, as he went for the throat of the nearest Riot Squad member, who now abandoned all thoughts of the manhunt.
By now, both casts chose to indulge in a spot of the old ultra-violence. Small-arms were employed against Riot Squad, but it would appear SpyForce's quartermaster had erred, for the effectiveness of the fire suggested blanks were being used. For their part, Riot Squad found that SpyForce UK's squaddies were susceptible to being bludgeoned with truncheons; this was of little comfort to the constable who had had his trachea enthusiastically removed by Wolfgang.
However, numbers finally took their toll and the out-numbered members of SpyForce UK were stunned and dragged off by Riot Squad, who took custody of the fugitive both sides had sought. Luckily, the Old Boys network was able to intervene before Erskine did a spell in the Scrubs.
Production
Behind the scenes, more amusing shenanigans occurred when it transpired that SpyForce UK's production team- or to be precise, the accountant- had lost £10,000 on the dogs. Cries of "But Arfur Nightly said it was a sure thing!" fell on deaf ears.
Behind the scenes, more amusing shenanigans occurred when it transpired that SpyForce UK's production team- or to be precise, the accountant- had lost £10,000 on the dogs. Cries of "But Arfur Nightly said it was a sure thing!" fell on deaf ears.
By contrast, Lady Luck still had an eye for the other chaps in uniform, as Riot Squad: In Color! bagged yet another Benny award. Rumour has it that, just like some of their real life counterparts, Riot Squad's producers have contacts who are all square and on the level...
Back in the real world...
The sharp-eyed may have noticed a limited number of sets- Rural and Industrial. Taking inspiration from the shows that inspired 7TV, *kofclassicdoctorwhokof* it's clear that this is because those very shows had only a limited number of sets themselves...
Back in the real world...
The sharp-eyed may have noticed a limited number of sets- Rural and Industrial. Taking inspiration from the shows that inspired 7TV, *kofclassicdoctorwhokof* it's clear that this is because those very shows had only a limited number of sets themselves...
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