| Rab C. Nesbitt | |
|---|---|
 Title card (1988–2014) | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Ian Pattison |
| Written by | Ian Pattison |
| Directed by | Colin Gilbert |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | David McNiven |
| Opening theme | Theme from Rab C. Nesbitt |
| Ending theme | Theme from Rab C. Nesbitt |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Original languages | Scots, Glaswegian dialect |
| No. of series | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 67 (including 6 specials) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Colin Gilbert |
| Production location | Govan, Glasgow |
| Running time | 30–50 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 22 December 1988 – 2 January 2014 |
| Related | |
| Naked Video | |
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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,[1] before being re-commissioned in 2010. Its second run was broadcast from 2010 to 2014.[2] The series has been described as "Glasgow's greatest ever sitcom" by BBC Two.[3]
Produced by BBC Scotland, it focuses on the title character, Robert "Rab" C. Nesbitt (portrayed by Gregor Fisher), an alcoholic Glaswegian who seeks unemployment as a lifestyle choice.[4] 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.[5] At its peak, Rab C. Nesbitt attracted viewing figures of roughly 5 million.[6]
- ^ Welsh, James (23 August 2008). "'Rab C Nesbitt' to return on BBC Two". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Steve. "Rab's return". Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Rab C Nesbitt?". BBC Two. BBC. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Rab C Nesbitt to return for 10th series". The Telegraph. 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Rab C Nesbitt return draws 2m". Broadcast. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Rab C Nesbitt". Comedy Connections. Season 6. 26 August 2008. BBC One. Retrieved 22 September 2024.