The Troubleshooters

1965 – 1972
Ended
Drama
~1h / ep
7 seasons
6.0/10

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.

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E1. Pie In The Sea (1)
Sep 13, 1971 · 60m
An oil find in Scandinavia brings problems for Mogul, and a new man poses a threat to Stead.
E2. Pie In The Sea (2)
Sep 20, 1971 · 60m
The threat to Stead becomes reality as Langley takes up his post as Deputy Chairman and Willy Izard reaches the end of the road.
E3. It's Thumbs Down For You Pizarro!
Sep 27, 1971 · 60m
Trouble in the Peruvian Andes for Thornton in the shadow of the Spanish Conquistadores brings Langley his first test as Deputy Chairman.
E4. In The Shade Of The Old Oak Tree
Oct 11, 1971 · 60m
Mogul seem to have struck it rich in the Bay of Biscay. But it means danger for Thornton and Langley.
E5. The Bent Bonanza
Oct 18, 1971 · 60m
A computer brings Thornton and Izard into contact with an ambitious girl and an extraordinary man in the outback.
E6. A Touch Of The Nelsons
Oct 25, 1971 · 60m
Drama at sea as Peter Thornton and H.M.S. Ark Royal race to the rescue of a stricken tanker.