Rab C. Nesbitt (1988– )

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.

Creator:

Ian Pattison

Stars:

Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Elaine C. Smith

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gregor Fisher	...	Rab C. Nesbitt (66 episodes, 1988-2011)
Tony Roper	...	Jamesie Cotter (64 episodes, 1988-2011)
Elaine C. Smith	...	Mary Nesbitt (63 episodes, 1988-2011)
Barbara Rafferty	...	Ella Cotter (50 episodes, 1990-2011)
Brian Pettifer	...	Andra (49 episodes, 1988-2011)
Andrew Fairlie	...	Gash Nesbitt (46 episodes, 1988-2008)
Iain McColl	...	Dodie (43 episodes, 1990-2011)
John Kazek	...	Norrie (36 episodes, 1992-1999)

Storyline

Classic BBC Sitcom about Rab C. Nesbitt, a stringed vested philosopher (in his own way) who spends his days getting drunk in his local with best mate Jamesie and going home to clash with wife Mary and his two sons Gash and Burnie. The series follows Rab as he talks to the camera about the way life is and the state of the country, When he's not doing that he is drinking, trying to keep his family together or shouting the odds at anybody who is stupid enough to argue the point. No matter where in Govan you go you cant escape the wrath of the Nesbitt man!

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Plot Keywords:

breaking the fourth wall | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1990 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

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

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rab first appeared as a sketch in the show Naked Video. So popular was Rab, the producers gave him his own half hour special in 1989. A full series was later commissioned for 1990.

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Quotes

Rab C. Nesbitt: [to the audience] What a business, all because I take a wee drink, eh... Tell yae wan thing - see all this shoutin? It does not half give yae a helluva thirst.
Stranger: [handing Rab a bottle of booze from off screen] That's the game, pal, you tell them. There's nuthin the matter wie a wee drink.
Rab C. Nesbitt: [pleased] Oh... Who the hell are you by the way?
Stranger: Ah c'mon, Rab. Use your imagination
[the camera away cuts to the stranger who is revealed to be a pink elephant in a suit and cap]
Stranger: I'm the heebie Jeebie.
[...]

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Crazy Credits

At the end of every episode, we see a television with Rab on it. He rambles about something, but we cannot hear due to the music. As the credits end, Rab leaves his chair and shouts "Beat it!"

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Connections

Featured in The New Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 19 November 2009 (2009)

User Reviews

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.