Cowboys (TV series) explained

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

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