TV series
Roughnecks
1994–1995, English, on BBC One. Created by Kieran Prendiville.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Episode 7
Aired 21 December 1995
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Kieran PrendivilleCreator
- James CosmoTom · 13 ep
- Liam CunninghamChris · 13 ep
- Paul CopleyIan · 13 ep
- Ricky TomlinsonCinders · 13 ep
- Clive RussellArchie · 13 ep
- George RossiKevin · 13 ep
- Bruce JonesTerry · 13 ep
- Colum ConveyCeefax · 13 ep
- Teresa BanhamTessa · 13 ep
- Francesca HuntHilary · 13 ep
- Alec WestwoodDavey · 13 ep
- Anne RaittIzzy · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 June 1994
- Last aired
- 21 December 1995
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Roughnecks: quick answers
Is Roughnecks worth watching?
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How many seasons of Roughnecks are there?
Roughnecks has 2 seasons and 13 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Roughnecks finished?
Yes. Roughnecks ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Roughnecks suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Roughnecks?
If you liked Roughnecks, try Shoresy, With Love, Sports Night.
Who created Roughnecks?
Roughnecks was created by Kieran Prendiville and stars James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Paul Copley.