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Rutland Weekend Television (1975)
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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Production companies: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
Network: BBC Two
Runtime: 412 min.
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Released: May 12, 1975
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 1976, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
