"Rab C. Nesbitt" (1990) TV series 1990-1999

Creator:

Ian Pattison

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | unknown

Release Date:

27 September 1990 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Rab C. Nesbitt is lowlife scum (and proud of it) in Glasgow, Scotland who spends his time drinking in his local and speaking to the camera about the state of society as he sees it.

Plot Keywords:

Breaking The Fourth Wall | Character Name In Title

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Gregor Fisher	...	Rab C. Nesbitt / ... (54 episodes, 1988-2008)
Elaine C. Smith	...	Mary Nesbitt (22 episodes, 1988-2008)
Tony Roper	...	Jamesie Cotter (22 episodes, 1988-2008)
Andrew Fairlie	...	Gash Nesbitt (22 episodes, 1988-2008)

Runtime:

30 min (48 episodes) | 41 min (1 Episode) | 50 min (1 Episode) | 45 min (2 episodes) | 38 min (1 Episode)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Quotes:

Jamesie Cotter: [passionately] Rab, there's that much to live for! I mean even a man as yersel must have some ambitions left, somethin you want to do before you finally shuffle off this mortal coil!
Jamesie Cotter: Of course I've got ambitions, of course I've got ambitions.
Jamesie Cotter: What are they, Rab?
Rab C. Nesbitt: Jist oncest, Jist oncest. I wid like tae be able talk tae you withoot feelin... like I've jist gargled wie *Preparation X!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Comedy Connections: Rab C. Nesbitt (#6.5)" (2008)

One of the all time greats

This is an amazingly clever show set in Govan (a major working class area of Glasgow). It gives a humorous idea of working class life and philosophy (watch out for Rab's little rants). It also gives a clear view of modern day family life for an alcoholic. This shows comedy that the Americans could never quite master, silly but clever comedy. And only the best britcoms last for 8 series'.

Some people may not understand the characters but due to me having Glaswegian parents i am use to the accents. This is to be released on DVD soon, i advise to go get it but make sure you watch with the subtitles on.