London's Burning (1986)

Episode Overview

Charisma can't stop talking about Big Ron, prompting Malcolm, George, and Vaseline to chant "BIG RON!" every time his name comes up. Meanwhile, the bells ring out, and the pump is put on hold at Stratford while most of the Brigade battles a massive fire. When the Pump Crew arrives at Stratford, they discover the food in the oven is on fire! Thankfully, it's quickly put out before any real damage occurs. Later, the Pump Crew responds to a scene involving a leaking nuclear container that’s ticking ominously. With concerns about radiation, Tate instructs the team to move back. He reminds Josie about the protocol concerning women and radiation, sending her to update the public. The train driver and his guard complain about needing decontamination, but Tate wisely tells them they might not even be contaminated and to get back to safety. Meanwhile, the Borough Street Watch continues to torment Maddox, tying him to a ladder and forcing him face down into a puddle.