Quick Summary
A rescue boat finally sets off, delivering essential fresh water to the ailing crew, who have been close to death. Meanwhile, the gang haul in the laundry, and Ed and Heather try to sabotage the drug transaction, doing whatever they can to disrupt it.
About This Program ✦
The piece in question is an episode of a programme that centres on a desperate situation at sea. It follows the unfolding events after a long‑awaited rescue boat finally sets out, bringing with it a vital supply that the crew has been lacking. When the rescue vessel finally departs, it delivers fresh water that the ailing crew desperately needs to survive. At the same time, the gang onshore takes charge of the laundry, handling the dirty work while Ed and Heather each make a concerted effort to throw a spanner in the works of a looming drug deal. The episode juxtaposes the life‑saving arrival of the water with the gritty, on‑the‑ground manoeuvring of the other characters. While the crew’s condition improves thanks to the much‑needed hydration, the gang’s involvement with the laundry and Ed and Heather’s attempts to sabotage the illicit transaction add layers of tension and urgency to the narrative.
Far North broadcasts on U&Alibi at 3:00am, Saturday, 7 February 2026. (Subtitles)


