What was the tv series ricky tomlinson was in about oil rigs?

Ricky Tomlinson starred in the TV series "Cracker," which, while not specifically about oil rigs, features a character named Jimmy McGovern who works in the oil industry. However, he is more famously known for his role in "The Royle Family," a sitcom about a working-class family. If you're referring to a series centered on oil rigs, it might be "The Oil of the Land," though this isn't as well-known. Please clarify if you meant a different title!