Rutland Weekend Television

tv show

poster for Rutland Weekend Television

14 total episodes

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2 seasons

First Aired May 12, 1975

Genres:

Overview

Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service. Written by Eric Idle of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' fame. A popular feature was the music of Neil Innes (one time member of the eccentric Bonzo Dog Dooh Dah Band), especially his Beatles parody The Rutles. They later featured in their own film: 'The Rutles (All You Need Is Cash)'.

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Original Language

English

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Production Countries


    Spoken Languages

    • English

    Production Companies

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      BBC

      United Kingdom

    Networks

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      BBC Two

      United Kingdom

    Cast

    Crew