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The Troubleshooters

★7.3 1965 – 1972 7 Seasons John Elliot TV-MA

The Troubleshooters is a British television series made by the BBC between 1965 and 1972, created by John Elliot. During its run, the series made the transition from black and white to colour transmissions. The series was based around an international oil company – the "Mogul" of the title. The first series was mostly concerned with the internal politics within the Mogul organisation, with episodes revolving around industrial espionage, internal fraud and negligence almost leading to an accident on a North Sea oil rig.

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons · 136 episodes

Episode 01

Kelly's Eye

Jul 7, 1965 · 60 min

Mogul strikes oil in the North Sea and everyone is sworn to secrecy. So when the story leaks to the press, executive Brian Stead wants the culprit sacked. Peter Thornton is sent to the rig to discover which rigger talked.

Episode 02

Young Turk

Jul 14, 1965 · 60 min

Robert Driscoll is sent out to take over negotiations for an important Middle East oil concession after the mogul representative has been killed in the desert. Driscoll antagonises the men on the spot, particularly the area manager Charles Andrews, who thought that he should have had the job.

Episode 03

Safety Man

Jul 21, 1965 · 60 min

No description available.

Episode 04

Wildcat

Jul 28, 1965 · 60 min

Wildcat drilling is a calculated risk for Mogul. But for an African executive backing his own judgment it brings still greater hazards.

Episode 05

Tosh and Nora

Aug 5, 1965 · 60 min

Heavy drinking Tosh Brinkwater has married late in life and starts to regret the decisions he has made and needs to settle down. Stuck in a boat in Egypt he decides to jump ship and head home but gets no further than a brothel.

Episode 06

The Schloss Belt

Aug 12, 1965 · 60 min

No description available.

Episode 07

Out of Range

Aug 19, 1965 · 60 min

The desert is like the sea. It takes possession of a man's soul. For a young geologist seeking to prove himself it is exciting. But like the sea the desert is dangerous.

Episode 08

The Way It Crumbles

Aug 26, 1965 · 60 min

Motor racing means excitement; it also means danger. Driscoll faces personal risk when he opposes Stead and tries to steer Mogul into Grand Prix racing.

Episode 09

A Job for Willy

Sep 2, 1965 · 60 min

Trouble erupts around Mogul's new North Sea rig when a few unguarded words open old wounds in a Tyneside shipyard.

Episode 10

Meet Miss Mogul

Sep 9, 1965 · 60 min

The glittering world of advertising is a wonderful dream for Miss Mogul, Sandra Spratt. But others have a different view - and create a headache for Derek Prentice and Mogul.

Episode 11

Stoneface

Sep 16, 1965 · 60 min

Prejudice has deep roots. Driscoll is involved in an explosive situation in northern Canada when Mogul takes an Iroquois Indian for an important job.

Episode 12

Driver of the Year

Sep 22, 1965 · 60 min

Freedom is very desirable. But when Peter Thornton envies the life of a Mogul tanker driver he finds that no man is as free as he seems.

Episode 13

Borrowed Time

Sep 29, 1965 · 60 min

A beautiful girl and a heart attack combine to make Brian Stead want to retire. But attacks from within Mogul rouse his fighting instincts and complicate his decision.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

The Troubleshooters is a British television series made by the BBC between 1965 and 1972, created by John Elliot. During its run, the series made the transition from black and white to colour transmissions. The series was based around an international oil company – the "Mogul" of the title. The first series was mostly concerned with the internal politics within the Mogul organisation, with episodes revolving around industrial espionage, internal fraud and negligence almost leading to an accident on a North Sea oil rig.

Drama

Cast

3 principal cast

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Brian Stead

Ray Barrett

Ray Barrett

Peter Thornton

Philip Latham

Philip Latham

Willy Izard

Where to watch The Troubleshooters

The Troubleshooters is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from John Elliot has 7 seasons and 136 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Troubleshooters have?

The Troubleshooters has 7 seasons with 136 episodes in total.

Is The Troubleshooters still on the air?

The Troubleshooters has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Troubleshooters?

The Troubleshooters airs on BBC One.

When did The Troubleshooters first air?

The Troubleshooters first aired on July 7, 1965.

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