Series

Roughnecks

★ 7.3(3)199450m2 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Kieran Prendiville
Release date: 1994-06-16
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 13
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended

About Roughnecks

Roughnecks is a 1994 web series in the Comedy and Drama genres, created by Kieran Prendiville, starring James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham and Paul Copley. It spans 2 seasons and 13 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roughnecks in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (2)

Season 16 eps · 1994

Season 27 eps · 1995

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

north seaoiloil rig

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Roughnecks in United Arab Emirates?+

Roughnecks is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Roughnecks on Netflix?+

Roughnecks is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How many seasons of Roughnecks are there?+

Roughnecks has 2 seasons and 13 episodes in total.

Who stars in Roughnecks?+

Roughnecks stars James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham, Paul Copley, Ricky Tomlinson and Clive Russell.

When did Roughnecks come out?+

Roughnecks is a 1994 web series created by Kieran Prendiville.

What genre is Roughnecks?+

Roughnecks is Comedy and Drama series.

Who created Roughnecks?+

Roughnecks was created by Kieran Prendiville.