Roughnecks

Roughnecks follows the lives of those working on the fictional oil rig "The Osprey Explorer" in the North Sea. The BBC comedy-drama series explores the personal and professional challenges faced by the roughnecks who work on the rig, including Chris Brennan, Kevin Lamb, Hilary Whiteson, Terry Morrell, Drew MacAllister, Tom Butcher, Heather Butcher, Archie McGrandle, Davey Rains, Tessa Buckingham, Douglas "Cinders" Hudson, Ian Pollard, Izzy Butcher, Graeme "Ceefax" Revell, Wilf "Village" Granelle, Cath (Series 2), Edvard Bergman (Series 2), Telegram Sam (Series 1), and Burgess (series 1). With a talented cast and two series that aired on BBC One between 1994 and 1995, Roughnecks offers a unique blend of drama and comedy that delves into the lives of those working in the oil industry.

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Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Roughnecks include Bodkin, The Rookie, Shameless, Trying, The Boys, The Bear.