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Rutland Weekend Television

IMDb 5.6 1975 • 30 min • Comedy

Director

Eric Idle

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Plot Summary

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)'.

Top Cast

Eric Idle
Eric Idle Various Characters
Neil Innes
Neil Innes Various Characters
David Battley
David Battley
Henry Woolf
Henry Woolf
Gwen Taylor
Gwen Taylor