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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Air Date: 1994-06-16
We meet the crew of Roughnecks as they head out to the Osprey Explorer oil rig off the coast of Scotland in the North...
Air Date: 1994-06-23
The crew visit a neighbouring rig for the annual quiz night. Pitted against Osprey's Ceefax is the arrogant Aussie kn...
Air Date: 1994-06-30
Shore leave for the Roughnecks; Hilary decides to join Ian for some hillwalking but a mistake with the hotel bookin...
Air Date: 1994-07-07
A female reporter visits Osprey Explorer keen to get a story, but ends up getting under Chris' skin. When it becomes ...
Air Date: 1994-07-14
Chris and Heather return from Spain and announce their intention to marry. Tom is furious and lashes out at Chris, bu...
Air Date: 1994-07-21
Grief, trauma and suspicion lie in wake for the crew following the helicopter crash. The finger of blame points to Ch...