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Rutland Weekend Television (1975)

Poster for 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)'.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Eric Idle
    Various Characters Eric Idle
  • Profile picture of Neil Innes
    Various Characters Neil Innes
  • Profile picture of David Battley
    David Battley
  • Profile picture of Henry Woolf
    Henry Woolf
  • Profile picture of Gwen Taylor
    Gwen Taylor
Poster for Season 2

Season 2

1976

7 episodes

Season 2 of Rutland Weekend Television premiered on November 12, 1976

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Keywords

  • spoof