Cowboys. Image shows from L to R: Eric (James Wardroper), Wobbly Ron (David Kelly), Richard Geyser (Colin Welland), Joe Jones (Roy Kinnear). Copyright: Thames Television
Cowboys

Cowboys

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1980 - 1981
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Geyser, Wobbly Ron and Eric have to work for Joe Jones as nobody else will employ them; Jones has to employ them as nobody else will work for him. Stars Roy Kinnear, Colin Welland, David Kelly, James Wardroper, Debbie Linden and Janine Duvitski

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Janine Duvitski Muriel Bailey
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 6
David Kelly Wobbly Ron
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Roy Kinnear Joe Jones
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Debbie Linden Doreen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 6
James Wardroper Eric
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 12
Colin Welland Richard Geyser
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Virginia Balfour Theatre Sister
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 1
Ken Barker Stuntman #2
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
John Barron Surgeon
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 1
Gerry Boyce Sid Hobbs Combo Man #3
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Marc Boyle Stuntman #1
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Michael Brennan Picket Leader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
 1
Ronnie Brody Mr. Selhurst
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 1
Cliff Cadman Sid Hobbs Combo Man #2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Barry Copping Site Foreman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
 1
John D. Collins TV Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
 1
Derek Deadman Brian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 1
Vernon Dobtcheff Librarian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
 1
Fred Evans Reg Crickett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
 1
Harry Fielder Bricklayer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Vanda Godsell Mrs. Hill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
 1
Tony Green Scorer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 1
Cyd Hayman Leslie Baxter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
 1
Mark Holmes Police Constable
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Raymond Huntley Mr. Hobday
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
 1
Steve Ismay Rolf
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 1
Milton Johns Shopkeeper
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Helen Keating Barmaid
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Harry Littlewood Barman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 1
Philip Madoc Mr Bell
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
 1
Gillian Martell Patient
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 1
Larry Martyn Café Proprietor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
 1
Richard McNeff Police Inspector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
 1
Bruce Montague Harry Riley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 1
Max Mundy Benny Churchill
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Jay Neill Removal Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Larry Noble Lavatory Attendant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
 1
Bobby Pattinson (as Bobbie Pattinson) Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Charles Rea C.I.D. Sergeant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Terry Richards Stuntman #3
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Gordon Rollings Drunk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
David Samuels Boy Scout
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
 1
John Serret Jean
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
 1
Christine Shaw Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
 1
Sheila Steafel Vera
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 2
Derek Suthern Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
 1
Simon Sutton Assistant Librarian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
 1
Ted Taylor Sid Hobbs Combo Man #1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Talfryn Thomas Demolition Foreman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
 1
Angela Thorne Mrs. Sinclair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
 1
Alec Wallis Inland Revenue Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
 1
Derek Ware Man on Boxes
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
 1
Derek Waring Roger
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
 1
Graham Weston Desk Sergeant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 1
Aubrey Woods Shop Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Peter Learmouth Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Michael Mills Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
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Michael Mills Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Colin Bocking Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
 2
Sean Fullerton Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
 1
Camilla Keenan Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  4. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 4
Dave Lewinton Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  4. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
 5
Fred Turner Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
 2
Trevor Waite Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
 1
Ray Russell Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  13. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
 13
Colin Andrews Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Ripping Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Perks
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Remember Honky Stubbs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Black Day At Bad Rock
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - C.L.O.D.
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Two Right Casanovas
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Was It Eddie Croucher
 7
Robin Parker Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - On Top Of Old Smokey
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Bell Book & Candle
  3. Series 2, Episode 4 - Hurricane Leslie
  4. Series 2, Episode 5 - Pieces Of Hate
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Operation Douche
  6. Series 2, Episode 7 - Middle For Diddle
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