British Drama: Crocodile Shoes

BEST EPISODES:
The Truth (1994), The Trip (1994)

CROCODILE
SHOES

(1994)
7 episodes
Series Score: 52
Episode Average: 7.43
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

THE TAPE

Originally broadcast: 10 November 1994
Directed by: David Richards
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Jed uses his spare time to write songs as he worries about losing his job, a London A&R man comes under fire for failing to find anything new, and an American music producer is asked for his opinion about a demo tape.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

S1E2

THE PITCH

Originally broadcast: 17 November 1994
Directed by: David Richards
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Ade has to race back to London to meet Jed after waking up in Brighton, a huge decision has to be made about moving away from Newcastle, and growing financial pressures mean that things need to get moving quickly.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

S1E3

THE DEAL

Originally broadcast: 24 November 1994
Directed by: David Richards
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Jed says one last goodbye to his magic lathe before making his big move, Rex get a shock when he threatens to put the blockers on any deal, and the reasoning behind a little musical disagreement soon becomes clear.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

S1E4

THE TRIP

Originally broadcast: 1 December 1994
Directed by: Robert Knights
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Emma can't hide her excitement when Jed and Ade fly off to the States, saving a drummer's life provides access to some quality musicians, and
an invitation to the home of a country star is too good a chance to miss.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

S1E5

THE TRUTH

Originally broadcast: 8 December 1994
Directed by: Malcolm Mowbray
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Jed flies straight back to the UK for the funeral despite Ade's best efforts, Emma has some explaining to do when she's caught with a strange fella, and a visit to a solicitor leads to a totally unexpected five-figure windfall.

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

S1E6

THE CALL

Originally broadcast: 15 December 1994
Directed by: Robert Knights
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Ade's unhappy when a duet in America is put before finishing the album, DI Machin explains that the police need help with apprehending Snotter, and Carmel has a huge meltdown after her advances are rejected by Jed.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

S1E7

THE END

Originally broadcast: 22 December 1994
Directed by: Robert Knights
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Caroline visits Jed while he's filming the music video for his debut single, Alan Clarke asks questions about what went wrong out in Nashville, and Paul hears a familiar voice when the lads decide to celebrate in London.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

CROCODILE
SHOES II

(1996)
6 episodes
Series Score: 43
Episode Average: 7.17
Perfect 10's: 0

S2E1

COUNTRY BOY

Originally broadcast: 14 November 1996
Directed by: Roger Bamford
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Jed struggles to find the inspiration he needs to write the second album, the police turn up at the door when a body is pulled out of the Thames, and Ade's sister insists that she has some stuff that needs going through.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

S2E2

TROUBLED MAN

Originally broadcast: 14 November 1996
Directed by: Roger Bamford
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Pep agrees to pay for bail when Jed's charged with possession of cocaine, Lucy asks questions about the investigation into her brother's death, and a bike ride incident leads straight to a twenty-eight day prison sentence.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

S2E3

RUNNING MAN

Originally broadcast: 28 November 1996
Directed by: Roger Bamford
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Taking a job at a scrapyard turns out to be more trouble than it's worth, the lads offer to deal with a tabloid journalist who won't take a hint, and news from Germany suggests that somebody is trying to hide the truth.

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

S2E4

STILL I DREAM

Originally broadcast: 5 December 1996
Directed by: Baz Taylor
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Emma insists that Pep has promised to get help with his anger problems, Wendy accepts an invitation to listen to a new song at the reception, and the lads persuade Jed to open a new centre for underprivileged children.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

S2E5

ANSWERED PRAYERS

Originally broadcast: 12 December 1996
Directed by: Baz Taylor
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Emma shows no signs of remorse when her case is sent to Crown Court, Alan Clarke announces his intention to dig into Paradigm's accounts, and Jed decides to do a benefit gig in a bid to raise funds for a proper lawyer.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

S2E6

BOOM

Originally broadcast: 19 December 1996
Directed by: Baz Taylor
Written by: Jimmy Nail

Quimby approaches Jed with some new information about recent events, uncovering a cut-out scam forces Paradigm to make some changes, and Lucy upsets Wendy when she discovers where Pilsbury has been hiding.

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

JED
SHEPPERD

Played by Jimmy Nail
13 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Trip (S1E4)

ARCHIE
TATE

Played by Sammy Johnson
12 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

BIG
CHRISSIE

Played by Paul Palance
12 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Truth (S1E5)

EMMA
SHEPPERD

Played by Melanie Hill
11 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

OMO

Played by Jeffrey Knox
11 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The End (S1E7)

BOBBY

Played by Mike Elliott
6 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

BOBBY

Played by Brian Walsh
5 episodes (1996)
in... Country Boy (S2E1)

PAUL

Played by Christopher Nichol
6 episodes (1994)
in... The End (S1E7)

PAUL

Played by Christopher Connel
5 episodes (1996)
in... Country Boy (S2E1)

TONY

Played by Trevor Fox
5 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

TONY

Played by Mickey Hutton
5 episodes (1996)
in... Country Boy (S2E1)

ALAN
CLARKE

Played by Christopher Fairbank
8 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Truth (S1E5)

PEP

Played by John Bowler
8 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

WALTER
FINES

Played by Roy Pattison
8 episodes (1994-1996)
in... The Pitch (S1E2)

BECKY
SHEPPERD

Played by Hannah Tipple
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Deal (S1E3)

BECKY
SHEPPERD

Played by Molly Bean
5 episodes (1996)
in... Country Boy (S2E1)

ADE
LYNN

Played by James Wilby
7 episodes (1994)
in... The End (S1E7)

SNOTTER

Played by Vince Pellegrino
6 episodes (1994)
in... The Deal (S1E3)

WENDY

Played by Elizabeth Carling
6 episodes (1996)
in... Answered Prayers (S2E5)

WARREN
BOWLES

Played by Robert Morgan
6 episodes (1996)
in... Troubled Man (S2E2)

CAROLINE
CARRLSON

Played by Alex Kingston
5 episodes (1994)
in... The End (S1E7)

OX

Played by Oliver Haden
5 episodes (1994)
in... The Deal (S1E3)

LUCY
LYNN

Played by Sara Stewart
5 episodes (1996)
in... Running Man (S2E3)

CONNORS

Played by Trevor Byfield
5 episodes (1996)
in... Running Man (S2E3)

GEORGE

Played by Berwick Kaler
4 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

SUE
NBOKEI

Played by Ginny Holder
4 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

DANNY

Played by Peter Wingfield
4 episodes (1994)
in... The Pitch (S1E2)

D.I.
McCLUSKY

Played by Kenneth MacDonald
4 episodes (1996)
in... Answered Prayers (S2E5)

DICK
PILSBURY

Played by Donald Sumpter
4 episodes (1996)
in... Troubled Man (S2E2)

JOCK
CAMPBELL

Played by Harry Jones
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

CARMEL
CANTRELL

Played by Amy Madigan
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Trip (S1E4)

PETER
WINSCH

Played by John Sharian
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

MAX
THE SAX

Played by Matt Devereaux
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Pitch (S1E2)

REX
HALL

Played by Brian Capron
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Tape (S1E1)

LOU
BENEDETTI

Played by Burt Young
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Truth (S1E5)

D.I.
MACHIN

Played by Matthew Marsh
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Trip (S1E4)

RONNIE
DEVLIN

Played by Zubin Varla
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Truth (S1E5)

ROSE
HALL

Played by Jacquetta May
3 episodes (1994)
in... The Deal (S1E3)

ROXANNE
PALLENBERG

Played by Nadeshda Brennicke
3 episodes (1996)
in... Country Boy (S2E1)

TED
QUIMBY

Played by Anthony Milner
3 episodes (1996)
in... Running Man (S2E3)

KATE

Played by Alison Sterling
3 episodes (1996)
in... Running Man (S2E3)

MATT
FORD

Played by Jo Dow
3 episodes (1996)
in... Running Man (S2E3)

CURTIS

Played by Ron Senior Jr.
3 episodes (1996)
in... Still I Dream (S2E3)

NIGEL

Played by Glenn McCrory
3 episodes (1996)
in... Still I Dream (S2E4)