Roughnecks
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 13 Episodes
50 min per episode
1994 – 1995
Premiered: Thu, Jun 16, 1994
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ROUGHNECKS SEASON 2- TITLE SEQUENCE BBC 1995
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2008-09-03
Cast & Creators
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James Cosmo
Tom
Liam Cunningham
Chris
Paul Copley
Ian
Ricky Tomlinson
Cinders
Clive Russell
Archie
George Rossi
Kevin
Bruce Jones
Terry
Colum Convey
Ceefax
Teresa Banham
Tessa
Francesca Hunt
Hilary
Alec Westwood
Davey
Anne Raitt
Izzy
Ashley Jensen
Heather
Katy Murphy
Cath
John McGlynn
Drew
Martin Wenner
Edward Bergman
Juliet Cadzow
Morag
John Kazek
Telegram Sam
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Johnson, Aisling Walsh
Bryan Elsley, Steve Coombes, Dave Robinson, Alan Whiting, Kieran Prendiville
Mike Post
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Johnson
Director
Bryan Elsley
Writer
Steve Coombes
Writer
Dave Robinson
Writer
Alan Whiting
Writer
Aisling Walsh
Director
Kieran Prendiville
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roughnecks
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What is Roughnecks about?
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.
How many seasons does Roughnecks have?
Roughnecks comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Roughnecks?
Key cast members in Roughnecks include James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Paul Copley, Ricky Tomlinson, Clive Russell.
Who created or directed Roughnecks?
Roughnecks was developed and directed by Sandy Johnson, Aisling Walsh.