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Rutland Weekend Television

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1975
2 Seasons
14 Episodes
EN
Returning Series

About

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)'.

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Episodes

Season 1

Rutland Weekend Gibberish
E1

Rutland Weekend Gibberish

May 12, 197530m

Sketches: Gibberish, condemned man, saving fish, soldiers unaware the war is over, minesweeper, Churchill's cat. Songs: Star of the Sexy Movies, Stoop Solo

Rutland Weekend Kung-Fu
E2

Rutland Weekend Kung-Fu

May 19, 197530m

Sketches: Come dancing, philosophy corner, moron, origami, cookery time, documentary, kung dancing. Songs: Say Sorry Again, Communist Cooking, Lie Down and Be Counted

Rutland Weekend Warning System
E3

Rutland Weekend Warning System

May 26, 197528m

Sketches: Warnings of Offensive Content, Schizophrenia, Documentary: Mungo Wright, Collier's Religions, Thrust with Splig Utherism, Selling Families, Tomorrow's TV Forecast. Songs: Children Of Rock 'n' Roll, Football, Boring

Rutland Weekend Whistle Test
E4

Rutland Weekend Whistle Test

Jun 2, 197529m

Sketches: The Old Gay Whistle Test, Rutland Weekend Theatre, Amnesia, Farming Beauty Queens, Showbiz Butchers, A Penny For Your Warts. Songs: The Fabulous Bingo Brothers, Protest Song

Rutland Weekend Rain in Hendon
E5

Rutland Weekend Rain in Hendon

Jun 9, 197529m

Sketches: Wife Swapping, The Rain in Hendon, Documentary: TV Politicians, Prime Minister, Your Questions Answered, Holiday '75, The Devil in the Electrics Shop. Songs: I'm the Urban Spaceman, Frontloader

Rutland Weekend Budget Cuts
E6

Rutland Weekend Budget Cuts

Jun 16, 197529m

Sketches: Financial Problems, Religion Today, Incident at Bromsgrove, The Execution of Charles I, Man Alive: Suburban Prisons. Songs: Singing a Song is Easy, L'Amour Perdu, Stuck in Mrs Fletcher's

Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television
E7

Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television

Dec 26, 1975

Sketches: Alberto Rewrite Five, Christmas Night with the Scars, Home Skiing, Christmas Present Women, Vicar, Film Night, George Harrison Sings. Songs: Testing One Two, I Don't Believe in Santa Any More, Concrete Jungle Boy, The Pirate Song

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About Rutland Weekend Television

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)'. Across 2 seasons and 14 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two, with status "Returning Series".

Rutland Weekend Television Cast and Characters

The cast features Eric Idle (as Various Characters), Neil Innes (as Various Characters), David Battley, Henry Woolf, and Gwen Taylor. Their performances are a major reason Rutland Weekend Television has built such a passionate audience.

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Is Rutland Weekend Television good? What's the rating?

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Who is in the cast of Rutland Weekend Television?

The main cast includes Eric Idle, Neil Innes, David Battley, and Henry Woolf, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Rutland Weekend Television available in English?

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When was Rutland Weekend Television released?

Rutland Weekend Television first aired in 1975.

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How many seasons and episodes does Rutland Weekend Television have?

Rutland Weekend Television currently has 2 seasons and a total of 14 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Rutland Weekend Television about?

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… It belongs to the Comedy genre.

In which language is Rutland Weekend Television originally available?

Rutland Weekend Television was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Rutland Weekend Television first released?

Rutland Weekend Television first premiered on May 12, 1975 (1975). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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