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)'.
- Created By
Eric Idle
- First Aired on
May 12, 1975
- Popularity: 10.4398
- 5 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Production
BBC (GB)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
2 seaons till Dec 24, 1976
Last episode: Rutland Weekend Showtime!
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 14 episodes
Specials
Aired
Episode 1Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television32 min
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
