TV series

Roughnecks

Name: Roughnecks
Released: 1994
Cast: James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Paul Copley, Ricky Tomlinson, Clive Russell

1994–1995· 2 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 7.3Ended

On BBC One

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

north sea oil oil rig

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJun 16, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 longstanding mechanic Charlie dies of a heart attack having watched a porno
Guest stars: Juliet Cadzow (Morag), Aline Mowat (Receptionist), Gilly Gilchrist (RGIT Instructor), Seamus O'Neill (Bob), Deborah Maclaren (Jean), Ron Donachie (Dennis), Katy Murphy (Check In Girl), Sharon Small (Bernadette)
E2 Episode 2Jun 23, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 blackmail on Drew. Cinders survival refresher means the Osprey is without a chef, but Village surprises everyone with his Italian cuisine.
Guest stars: Juliet Cadzow (Morag), Ben Mendelsohn (Joe 90), Ian McNeice (John)
E3 Episode 3Jun 30, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 there's heartache for Archie when he learns his estranged wife Jean may have been assaulted by her new man, Bob.
Guest stars: Juliet Cadzow (Morag), Aline Mowat (Receptionist), Gilly Gilchrist (RGIT Instructor), Seamus O'Neill (Bob), Angus MacInnes (Jake), Deborah Maclaren (Jean)
E4 Episode 4Jul 7, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 putting the crew's bonus of a mini portable colour TV each into jeopardy. Meanwhile Chris and Heather get closer.
Guest stars: Race Davies (Margaret)
E5 Episode 5Jul 14, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 a crisis develops and several of the crew are evacuated by helicopter. Just when the crisis seems to be averted, further disaster strikes...
E6 Episode 6Jul 21, 1994 · 50 min
Synopsis
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 mainland, Chris and Heather tie the knot.