Rutland Weekend Television

Rutland Weekend Television

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1975-05-12

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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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)'.

First Aired

1975-05-12

Last Aired

1976-12-24

Seasons

2

Episodes

14

Director

Eric Idle

Status

Returning Series

Genres

Comedy

Language

English

Network

BBC Two

Production

BBC

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    Eric Idle

    Eric Idle
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    Neil Innes

    Neil Innes
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    David Battley

    David Battley
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    Henry Woolf

    Henry Woolf
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    Gwen Taylor

    Gwen Taylor