Rab C. Nesbitt (1988)
- Genre
- sitcom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 10 seasons, 67 episodes
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 30 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Scottish sitcom about an alcoholic man in Glasgow who does not want to work. He lives on welfare and gets into messy situations with his family and friends.
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What happens
Rab C. Nesbitt is a Scottish comedy television series that originally aired between 1988 and 1999. The show returned for a one–off special in 2008, before being re-commissioned in 2010. Its second run was broadcast from 2010 to 2014. The series has been described as "Glasgow's greatest ever sitcom" by BBC Two. Produced by BBC Scotland and created and written by Ian Pattison, it focuses on the title character, Robert "Rab" C. Nesbitt (portrayed by Gregor Fisher), an alcoholic Glaswegian who seeks unemployment as a lifestyle choice. Rab C. Nesbitt was originally a recurring character in the BBC2 sketch series Naked Video (1986–1990). The revived series broadcast attracted an audience figure of 2 million. At its peak, Rab C. Nesbitt attracted viewing figures of roughly 5 million. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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