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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)'.

1975 |2 Seasons  | 30m |  Comedy

Cast

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Eric Idle

Various Characters

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Neil Innes

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David Battley

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Henry Woolf

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Gwen Taylor

Seasons List

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Specials

1975

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Season 1

1975

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Season 2

1976

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Creator

Eric Idle

Status

Returning Series

Languages

English

Network

BBC Two