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COLLECTION · Series · 1994

Roughnecks

Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show centred on the working and personal lives of those who worked on the fictional oil rig "The Osprey Explorer" in the North Sea.

Source: TMDB
* 7.3 (3)ComedyDrama
Directors
Sandy Johnson · Aisling Walsh
Creators
Kieran Prendiville
Studios
BBC One
Runtime
50 min/ep
Release
16/06/1994
Score
7.3 / 10 (3)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
6 episodes · 1994
Episode 1. Episode 1
1994-06-16 · 50 min

We meet the crew of Roughnecks as they head out to the Osprey Explorer oil rig off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea. There are two newcomers to the ranks; Hilary and Wilf aka Village. Later, another woman, Tessa joins the crew as…

Episode 2. Episode 2
1994-06-23 · 50 min

The crew visit a neighbouring rig for the annual quiz night. Pitted against Osprey's Ceefax is the arrogant Aussie know all, Joe 90 (Ben Mendelsohn). Meanwhile Tessa makes Charlie's widow's dreams come true...thanks to a little emotional…

Episode 3. Episode 3
1994-06-30 · 50 min

Shore leave for the Roughnecks; Hilary decides to join Ian for some hillwalking but a mistake with the hotel booking means they must share a room. Tom's daughter Heather is getting very close to Chris, despite Tom's reservations, and…

Episode 4. Episode 4
1994-07-07 · 50 min

A female reporter visits Osprey Explorer keen to get a story, but ends up getting under Chris' skin. When it becomes clear her intentions are to get the dirt on how Charlie died, she finds herself out in the cold. Tessa breaks her foot…

Episode 5. Episode 5
1994-07-14 · 50 min

Chris and Heather return from Spain and announce their intention to marry. Tom is furious and lashes out at Chris, but their differences must be put aside as they head offshore. Ian's concerns over safety on the rig proves justified when…

Episode 6. Episode 6
1994-07-21 · 50 min

Grief, trauma and suspicion lie in wake for the crew following the helicopter crash. The finger of blame points to Chris, as an investigation into the disaster gets underway, whilst Hilary takes the news of Ian's death hard. On the…

Season 2
7 episodes · 1995
Episode 1. Episode 1
1995-11-09 · 50 min

Already reeling from the tragic disaster and the loss of Ian in Season One, the Roughnecks are thrust into more danger when it appears that terrorists taken over Osprey Explorer

Episode 2. Episode 2
1995-11-16 · 50 min

The security exercise doesn't find favour with the Roughnecks

Episode 3. Episode 3
1995-11-23 · 50 min

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Episode 4. Episode 4
1995-11-30 · 50 min

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Episode 5. Episode 5
1995-12-07 · 50 min

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Episode 6. Episode 6
1995-12-14 · 50 min

No synopsis

Episode 7. Episode 7
1995-12-21 · 50 min

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Cast by season
James Cosmo
James Cosmo
Tom
Liam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham
Chris
Paul Copley
Paul Copley
Ian
Ricky Tomlinson
Ricky Tomlinson
Cinders
Clive Russell
Clive Russell
Archie
?
George Rossi
Kevin
Bruce Jones
Bruce Jones
Terry
Hywel Simons
Hywel Simons
Wilf
Colum Convey
Colum Convey
Ceefax
Teresa Banham
Teresa Banham
Tessa
Francesca Hunt
Francesca Hunt
Hilary
Alec Westwood
Alec Westwood
Davey
Anne Raitt
Anne Raitt
Izzy
Ashley Jensen
Ashley Jensen
Heather
Katy Murphy
Katy Murphy
Cath
?
John McGlynn
Drew
John Kazek
John Kazek
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