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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.

First Aired

1965-07-07
Last Aired

1972-01-03
Creator

John Elliot
Genre

Drama
Seasons

7
Episodes

136
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

oil industry

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1. Kelly's Eye

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60mins 1965-07-07

2. Young Turk

Robert Driscoll is sent out to take over negotiations for an important Middle East oil concession afte...More

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.Less

60mins 1965-07-14

3. Safety Man

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60mins 1965-07-21

4. Wild Cat

Wildcat drilling is a calculated risk for Mogul. But for an African executive backing his own judgment...More

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

60mins 1965-07-28

5. Tosh and Nora

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60mins 1965-08-05

6. The Schloss Belt

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60mins 1965-08-12

7. Out of Range

The desert is like the sea. It takes possession of a man's soul. For a young geologist seeking to prov...More

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.Less

60mins 1965-08-19

8. The Way It Crumbles

Motor racing means excitement; it also means danger. Driscoll faces personal risk when he opposes Stea...More

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.Less

60mins 1965-08-26

9. A Job for Willy

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

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

60mins 1965-09-02

10. Meet Miss Mogul

The glittering world of advertising is a wonderful dream for Miss Mogul, Sandra Spratt. But others hav...More

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.Less

60mins 1965-09-09

11. Stoneface

Prejudice has deep roots. Driscoll is involved in an explosive situation in northern Canada when Mogul...More

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

60mins 1965-09-16

12. Driver of the Year

Freedom is very desirable. But when Peter Thornton envies the life of a Mogul tanker driver he finds t...More

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.Less

60mins 1965-09-22

13. Borrowed Time

A beautiful girl and a heart attack combine to make Brian Stead want to retire. But attacks from withi...More

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.Less