Cowboys_(TV_series) References

*Cowboys*
Cowboys
Created by	Peter Learmouth
Starring	Roy Kinnear; David Kelly; Colin Welland; James Wardroper; Debbie Linden; Janine Duvitski;
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	2
No. of episodes	13
Production
Producer	Thames
Running time	30 minutes
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	3 September 1980 –; 15 December 1981

Cowboys is a British television sitcom that aired on the ITV network during the early 1980s. The title refers to the British colloquial use of " cowboy" to describe a workman of doubtful professionalism e.g. a "cowboy builder".

Overview

Roy Kinnear starred as Joe Jones, the hapless owner of a small building firm. His inept employees include 'Wobbly' Ron ( David Kelly), Geyser ( Colin Welland) and Eric (James Wardroper). Debbie Linden appeared in Series 1 as Doreen, with Janine Duvitski taking over as Muriel in Series 2.

The show was created by Peter Learmouth who would go on to create Granada television sitcoms Surgical Spirit and Let Them Eat Cake.

Cast

Roy Kinnear – Joe Jones
David Kelly – Wobbly Ron
Colin Welland – Geyser
James Wardroper – Eric
Debbie Linden – Doreen (series 1)
Janine Duvitski – Muriel (series 2)

Episodes

Series One (1980)

1.1. Ripping Out
1.2. Perks
1.3. Remember Honky Stubbs
1.4. Black Day at Bad Rock
1.5. C.L.O.D.
1.6. Two Right Casanovas

Series Two (1980-1981)

2.1. Was It Eddie Croucher?
2.2. On Top of Old Smokey
2.3. Bell, Book and Candle
2.4. Hurricane Lesley
2.5. Pieces of Hate
2.6. Operation Douche
2.7. Middle for Diddle

DVD releases

DVD		Release date
	The Complete Series 1	17 January 2011
	The Complete Series 2	5 March 2012

External links

Cowboys at IMDb
Cowboys at British Comedy Guide

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