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Roughnecks

6.5 / 10

1994

2 seasons

13 episodes

ComedyDrama

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.

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ROUGHNECKS SEASON 2- TITLE SEQUENCE BBC 1995

Cast

Katy Murphy

James Cosmo

Liam Cunningham

Paul Copley

Ricky Tomlinson

Clive Russell

George Rossi

Bruce Jones

Colum Convey

Teresa Banham

Francesca Hunt

Alec Westwood

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Episode 1
16-06-199450m
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...
Ep 2
2.Episode 2
23-06-199450m
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'...
Ep 3
3.Episode 3
30-06-199450m
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 getti...
Ep 4
4.Episode 4
07-07-199450m
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, s...
Ep 5
5.Episode 5
14-07-199450m
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. Ia...
Ep 6
6.Episode 6
21-07-199450m
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, whils...

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