Roughnecks (1994) TV Series Seasons 1 + 2

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Roughnecks was a BBC television series that ran for two seasons in 1994 and 1995. Created by the former Tommorrow's World presenter, Kieran Prendiville, The show centred on the working, and personal lives, of the crew of an oil rig, the Osprey Explorer, in the North Sea. In total, between the 2 series, there were 13 episodes.

The Cast included, Teresa Banham (Tessa Buckingham), Colum Convey (Ceefax), Paul Copley (Ian), James Cosmo (Tom), Liam Cunningham (Chris), Francesca Hunt (Hilary), Bruce Jones (Terry), Clive Russell (Archie), Ricky Tomlinson (Cinders) John McGlynn (Drew McAllister), Ashley Jensen (Heather) and Anne Rait (Izzy).

Supplied on 4 DVDs, the quality (compared to a retail dvd) is as follows; Video 7.5 - Audio 6.5 (Good). DVDs are as follows;

DVD 1

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 1

A new crew arrives on the drilling rig, Osprey Explorer, and they soon discover that the work is by no means easy.

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 2

Tessa who is the new female mechanic, causes a stir on the rig and helps an oilman's widow to come to terms with her grief. Meanwhile, the stakes are high on quiz night when the team from the Osprey Explorer, lead by Ceefax and Hilary, are challenged to a contest by their old rival Condor. Also, the crew searches for a replacement chef while Cinders is away.

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 3

While on a two-week break onshore, the crew pick up the pieces of their private lives. Archie has to rush to the hospital where his ex-wife has been taken after a car crash. Ian and Hilary have a great day walking in the Highlands, but later face a problem over their relationship, and Poor Tom is worries because his daughter Heather is spending too much time with Chris, who is twice her age.

DVD 2

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 4

Chris is put in the spotlight when an attractive journalist is flown onto the Osprey Explorer. Meanwhile, Tessa is assured that the safety of the crew comes first on the oil rig, although she is still worried about the reliability of the equipment they are being forced to use.

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 5

Tom and Izzy's worst fears about Heather have been realized. Meanwhile, something is wrong with the Osprey as an alarm sounds on the rig and everyone is forced to evacuate.

Roughnecks Season One - Episode 6

As the first season comes to a close, dawn has just broken and the stunned survivors wait on Osprey for news of their missing mates. Someone is responsible for the accident and the finger points at the driller. An investigation is quickly launched into the party responsible.

DVD 3

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 1

As season two begins, it has been three months since the helicopter accident that killed Ian. The Crew have decided to congregate at Greenacres before returning to rig the next morning.

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 2

The Roughnecks are trapped inside the coffee shack after the rig becomes hijacked and are held at gunpoint.

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 3

A young steward aboard the Osprey gets caught up in gambling fever so reformed gambler Cinders tries to teach the lad a lesson.

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 4

Village's inexperience of using the crane results in a container being dropped on the deck. Soon it's revealed that Village has been worried about his father who has just had a heart attack. Tessa finally gets an interview for chief mechanic, but soon realises that someone else has already been lined up for the job.

DVD 4

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 5

There are huge problems with the pressure testing on the rig, leading to unrest amongst the crew. Also, pay cuts are mooted, and both Cinders and Izzy are unhappy.

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 6

The Roughnecks decide to challenge their old rival, the Condor, to a karaoke competition for charity. Meanwhile Cath's romantic weekend with Archie runs into trouble and Cinders attempts to smooth things over with Rene.

Roughnecks Season Two - Episode 7

Time is running out for the Roughnecks. There is only a week of the contract to go, and tension is building on the rig. Pressure to perform affects the teams judgement, and drilling is suspended after a big accident on the drill floor. The crew take the chance for a quick break in Norway.


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