Eric Idle
Director
Rutland Weekend Television (1975)
Specials
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)'.
Released May 12, 1975
Episode 30 min
None+
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television
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
Dec. 26, 1975, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: May 12, 1975
Last Air Date: Dec. 24, 1976, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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