7.3Crocodile Shoes is a British 7-part television series made by the BBC and screened on BBC One in 1994. The series was written by and starred Jimmy Nail as a factory worker who becomes a country and western singer. A sequel, Crocodile Shoes II followed in 1996 and the theme tune "Country Boy" was a hit for Nail too.
Jimmy Nail
BBC One
Melanie Hill
Emma Shepperd
Alex Kingston
Caroline Carrison
Jimmy Nail
Amy Madigan
Christopher Fairbank
Elizabeth Carling
James Wilby
Sammy Johnson
1. The Tape
Jed gets a surprise from his sister. While Adrian gets a surprise in the mail and starts making plans.
2. The Pitch
Adrian shows Jed the big city.
3. The Deal
True colours shine through. As Adrian gets the wheels rolling & Jed gets a make-over.
4. The Trip
Jed goes to the US, gets in trouble, then gets a hand with his music. While Adrian gets thrown a line. Special Appearance by: Amy Madigan and Burt Young.
5. The Truth
Jed makes a sudden visit home and uncovers some revealing facts. But there could be a light at the end of the tunnel.
6. The Call
Never mixing business with pleasure, Jed gets a lesson from a legend. Hightailing it home he finds Adrian paying for his pleasures.
7. The End
Will Jed make it? Will Adrian break it? The finale of Crocodile Shoes!
