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" to describe a workman of doubtful professionalism e.g. a "cowboy builder".

Overview

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starred as Joe Jones, the hapless owner of a small building firm. His inept employees include 'Wobbly' Ron ( David Kelly), Geyser (

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) and Eric (James Wardroper).

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appeared in Series 1 as Doreen, with

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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 ''

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''.

Cast

– Joe Jones * David Kelly – Wobbly Ron *

– Geyser * James Wardroper – Eric *

– Doreen (series 1) *

– 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

External links

* * 1980 British television series debuts 1981 British television series endings 1980s British sitcoms ITV sitcoms Television shows produced by Thames Television Television series by Fremantle (company) English-language television shows {{UK-tv-prog-stub