Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Cowboys
Overview
Cowboys is a British sitcom that aired on the ITV network during the early 1980s. The show was created by Peter Learmouth whom would go on to create Granada television sitcom Surgical Spirit and starred Lancastrian Character-actor Roy Kinnear as Joe Jones "whose small building firm hardly seems to do anything right at all" with co-stars David Kelly as 'Wobbly' Ron, "Oscar-Winning Writer" Colin Welland as Geyser and James Wardroper with Debbie Linden and Janine Duvitski. The show is based on the British colloquial use of "cowboy" to describe a workman of doubtful professionalism e.g. a "cowboy builder".
This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Roy Kinnear
Joe Jones
David Kelly
Wobbly Ron
Colin Welland
Geyser
James Wardroper
Eric
Janine Duvitski
Muriel
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1980-09-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1980-11-20
No season overview provided for this season.