The Wild West Show
Interlinked six episodes that focussed upon the separate lives of players at an amateur rugby club. A marvellous comedy drama that allowed an ensemble cast to each take their turn to shine. Written by the Oscar-winning Colin Welland.
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- Ep 1
1.Good Lad Terry
26-09-1975When captain Ned hangs up his boots the club has two nominations for replacement Terry Duckworth and university graduate Tony Gaydens. Terry's dad, Harry is life blood of the club...
- Ep 2
2.Mad Mick
03-10-1975Mick's wife Linda is struggling with the cost of living and asks him to give up unnecessary luxuries. Drayman Mick is determined to find the extra cash by doing more overtime but i...
- Ep 3
3.Melvyn's Marauders
10-10-1975Melvyn visits the club after years of working away. In the bar he is goaded by Paddy, who is still playing at 45. Melvyn's pride is hurt and agrees to a challenge match in six week...
- Ep 4
4.Oh! Oh! Antonio
17-10-1975Tony Gaydens likes living life dangerously, so when he and wife Jean join Ned and his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary they end up at a drag club. His girlfriend Sheila turn...
- Ep 5
5.Billy the Kid
24-10-1975Tony head hunts a 17-year-old former England winger Billy Harris and brings him to the club. Tony believes he a future England international but he needs handling with care. After...
- Ep 6
6.The Magnificent Eight
31-10-1975Local lad made good "Snotty" Craven gets Cogdon RU eight tickets for the England international against Scotland. After the game, they soon find, without "Snotty", that working clas...
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