Boon 1986
What is Boon?
Boon is a British television drama and modern-day western series that premiered in 1986. The program was created by Jim Hill and Bill Stair and produced by Central Television for the ITV network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 93
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 14, 1986
- Last aired
- Dec 1, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Boon is a British television drama and modern-day western series that premiered in 1986. The program was created by Jim Hill and Bill Stair and produced by Central Television for the ITV network. The narrative centers on the life of Ken Boon, a character described as a modern-day Lone Ranger and an ex-firefighter. Throughout its run, the series features a cast led by Michael Elphick and David Daker, with Neil Morrissey joining the production in later episodes. Categorized as a comedy, drama, and crime series, the show explores the experiences of its protagonist as he navigates his life and work. The program is recognized for its blend of traditional western themes adapted into a contemporary British television format. As a production of Central Television, the series remains a notable example of drama programming from the mid-1980s. The show is documented within the archives of the Movie Database as a television series that combines elements of multiple genres to tell the story of its central character.
Should you watch it?
“A charismatic ex‑firefighter roams modern Britain as a lone‑ranger solving crimes.”
- Witty blend of drama, comedy and crime
- Charismatic lead performance by Michael Elphick
- Fresh modern western premise
- TV‑14 rating may limit younger viewers
- Tone shifts between light comedy and serious drama
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven stories that mix humor with gritty crime solving.
The TV‑14 rating indicates moderate violence and language, suitable for teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Box 13 Mytharc Jan 14, 1986
- E2 Fools Rush In Core Jan 21, 1986
- E3 Answers to the Name of Weston Core Jan 28, 1986
- E4 Grass Widows Core Feb 4, 1986
- E5 Unto Us Four a Son Core Feb 11, 1986
- E6 Glasshouse People Core Feb 18, 1986
- E7 Northwest Passage to Acock's Green Core Feb 25, 1986
- E8 Something Old, Something New Core Mar 4, 1986
- E9 For Whom the Chimes Toll Core Mar 11, 1986
- E10 Jack of All Tradesmen Core Mar 18, 1986
- E11 Billy the Kid Core Mar 25, 1986
- E12 Grand Expectations Mytharc Apr 1, 1986
- E13 Full Circle Mytharc Apr 8, 1986
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Texas Rangers Mytharc Feb 17, 1987
- E2 Special Delivery Mytharc Feb 24, 1987
- E3 Day of the Yokel Core Mar 3, 1987
- E4 Smokey and the Band Core Mar 10, 1987
- E5 Taken for a Ride Mytharc Mar 17, 1987
- E6 Wheels of Fortune Core Mar 24, 1987
- E7 A Ride on the Wild Side Core Mar 31, 1987
- E8 Credit Where It's Due Core Oct 27, 1987
- E9 Trudy's Grit Core Nov 3, 1987
- E10 A Fistful of Pesetas Core Nov 10, 1987
- E11 Paper Mafia Core Nov 17, 1987
- E12 Fiddler Under the Roof Mytharc Nov 24, 1987
- E13 A Once Fluid Man Mytharc Dec 1, 1987
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Charity Begins At Home (Part One) Mytharc Nov 1, 1988
- E2 Charity Begins At Home (Part Two) Mytharc Nov 8, 1988
- E3 Topspin Core Nov 15, 1988
- E4 Have a Nice Day Core Nov 22, 1988
- E5 Beef Encounter Core Nov 29, 1988
- E6 Never Say Trevor Again Core Dec 6, 1988
- E7 Honourable Service Core Dec 13, 1988
- E8 Peacemaker Core Dec 20, 1988
- E9 The Devil You Know Core Dec 27, 1988
- E10 Banbury Blue Core Jan 3, 1989
- E11 One Reborn Every Minute Core Jan 10, 1989
- E12 The Fall and Rise of the Bowman Empire Mytharc Jan 17, 1989
- E13 The Not So Lone Ranger Mytharc Jan 24, 1989
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Walking Off Air Mytharc Oct 2, 1989
- E2 Of Meissen Men Core Oct 9, 1989
- E3 The Relief of Matty King Core Oct 16, 1989
- E4 Vallance's Liberty Core Oct 23, 1989
- E5 Do Not Forsake Me Core Oct 30, 1989
- E6 Arms and the Dog Core Nov 6, 1989
- E7 Sickness and Health Core Nov 13, 1989
- E8 In It for the Monet Core Nov 20, 1989
- E9 Love Letters from a Dead Man Core Nov 27, 1989
- E10 Big Game Hunt Core Dec 4, 1989
- E11 Don't Buy from Me, Argentina Mytharc Dec 11, 1989
- E12 All in a Day's Pork Mytharc Dec 18, 1989
- E13 The Eyes of Texas Mytharc Dec 20, 1989
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Trouble in the Fields Mytharc Sep 25, 1990
- E2 Tales from the River Bank Core Oct 2, 1990
- E3 Work, Rest and Play Core Oct 9, 1990
- E4 The Belles of St. Godwalds Core Oct 16, 1990
- E5 Rival Eyes Core Oct 23, 1990
- E6 Burning Ambition Core Oct 30, 1990
- E7 Bully Boys Core Nov 6, 1990
- E8 A Night at the Ballet Core Nov 13, 1990
- E9 Undercover Core Nov 20, 1990
- E10 Daddy's Girl Core Nov 27, 1990
- E11 Best Left Buried Core Dec 4, 1990
- E12 Thicker Than Water Mytharc Dec 11, 1990
- E13 The Tender Trap Mytharc Dec 18, 1990
Season 6 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Help Me Make It Through The Night Mytharc Sep 24, 1991
- E2 Two Men in a Vault Core Oct 1, 1991
- E3 Trial and Error Core Oct 8, 1991
- E4 Coverup Core Oct 15, 1991
- E5 The Barefaced Contessa Core Oct 22, 1991
- E6 Lie of the Land Core Oct 29, 1991
- E7 Lost on the Range Core Nov 5, 1991
- E8 Pillow Talk Core Nov 12, 1991
- E9 Cab Rank Cowboys Core Nov 19, 1991
- E10 Houseguests Core Nov 26, 1991
- E11 Bad Pennies Core Dec 3, 1991
- E12 When Harry Met Janice Core Dec 10, 1991
- E13 Stamp Duty Mytharc Dec 17, 1991
- E14 The Night Before Christmas Mytharc Dec 24, 1991
Season 7 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 MacGuffin's Transputer Mytharc Sep 8, 1992
- E2 Queen's Gambit Core Sep 15, 1992
- E3 Walkout Core Sep 22, 1992
- E4 Deadline Core Sep 29, 1992
- E5 Away from It All Core Oct 6, 1992
- E6 Message in a Bottle Core Oct 13, 1992
- E7 The Sharp End Core Oct 20, 1992
- E8 Is There Anybody There? Core Oct 27, 1992
- E9 Minder Core Nov 3, 1992
- E10 Love or Money Core Nov 10, 1992
- E11 Blackballed Core Nov 17, 1992
- E12 Whispering Grass Core Nov 24, 1992
- E13 Shot in the Dark Mytharc Dec 1, 1992
- E14 Thieves Like Us Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Boon?
The series follows ex‑firefighter Ken Boon, a modern‑day Lone Ranger who helps people while solving crimes.
Who are the main actors?
Michael Elphick and David Daker star initially, with Neil Morrissey joining later.
When did Boon first air?
Boon debuted in 1986 as a British ITV drama.
What genres does Boon combine?
It mixes drama, comedy, crime and a modern‑day western style.
What is the show’s content rating?
Boon is rated TV‑14, indicating content suitable for older teens and adults.
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