Rab C. Nesbitt
BBC comedy series about Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string-vested layabout who lives with his long-suffering wife Mary and his two sons in the working class area of Govan in Glasgow. When he's not getting drunk with his pals that include the devious, womanising Jamesie Cotter, he's offering his philosophical outlook on life to whoever will listen.
Cast: Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Elaine C. Smith
6 episodes
1. WorkRab returns home three days late from the butchers, leaving Mary no choice but to move out after years of trouble. Much to his horror, Rab discovers he has to get a job.CC30minSep 27, 1990
2. RatMary finds a rat in the kitchen, Rab discovers his favourite shop has turned into an art boutique, and a by-election takes place in Govan: Rab votes Conservative.CC29minOct 4, 1990
3. City of CultureGlasgow's new image as the "City of Culture" looks set to be tarnished by a cynical Rab.CC28minOct 11, 1990
4. DrinkRab goes to see his doctor and discovers that if he does not give up drinking within a year, he will die. Not taking any notice of the doctor's orders, he blows his money on booze.CC27minOct 18, 1990
5. OffskiRab goes to stay with Mary's cousin Shug, who lives in Sidcup, after finding himself on the run from the police. Gash receives a letter from his girlfriend, and decides to run away to London.CC29minOct 25, 1990
6. HolidayThe Nesbitts are in Spain on holiday, after Mary wins a competition on a packet of OvenChips.CC29minNov 1, 1990
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Rab C. Nesbitt
BBC comedy series about Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string-vested layabout who lives with his long-suffering wife Mary and his two sons in the working class area of Govan in Glasgow. When he's not getting drunk with his pals that include the devious, womanising Jamesie Cotter, he's offering his philosophical outlook on life to whoever will listen.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ian Pattison
