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SERIES 2 - First broadcast 2007

1. Green Javelins

Henderson is thrilled at the prospect of joining a space-o-batics crew, but the team leader's lingering feelings for Teal - with whom he had an affair 20 years earlier - jeopardise his chances. Meanwhile, York reveals the results of his experiment and Vine comes up with a plan to ensure his return to Earth.

First broadcast: 12th July 2007. Guest starring Stephen Mangan.

2. Artefact

When presented with a mysterious object Henderson can't help but try to return it to its rightful owners despite York's warnings that it's a classic hero trap. The three senior officers find themselves on a forest moon suddenly surrounded by aliens ready for revenge. After narrowly being avoiding destruction last year they have acquired new technology and are ready to strike back by putting Henderson, York and Teal into a reality TV gladiatorial contest.

First broadcast: 19th July 2007

3. Admiral's Daughter

The daughter of the Space Admiral has run away to avoid university and it is up to Henderson to get her back. Meanwhile both Vine and Jeffers have taken a shine to the young student and fight for her heart in the only way they know how - a duel. Arabella steals a shuttle craft and elopes with Jeffers leading them both into mortal danger.

First broadcast: 26th July 2007

4. Harvest

York is sacked from Space Force after footage of him beating up an innocent alien ends up on the news. Teal is delighted to be left in charge of the ship in the officer's absence - but she faces a tough challenge when the team discover the Red Shiny Robots of Vortis are about to attack.

First broadcast: 2nd Aug 2007

5. Dreamgate

The crew discover the Dreamgate, one of the most dangerous devices in the Universe, which gives its owner the power to infiltrate other people's dreams without their knowledge. Henderson and York wander into Vine's dream of a pub in the mid 1990s, but when Vine wakes up they become trapped inside his head. Can the rest of the crew bring them back from 1995?

First broadcast: 9th Aug 2007

6. Convoy

Entrusted with leading the convoy guarding Britain's new super-weapon, the Camden Lock's position is betrayed. There is a traitor aboard and all the officers are under suspicion. There is a desperate race against time to find the mole before Earth is destroyed. Only Vine's new gadget offers any respite from the mounting tension.

First broadcast: 16th Aug 2007

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