| 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 | BBC1 (1988) BBC2 (1990–2014) |
| Release | 22 December 1988 – 2 January 2014 |
| Related | |
| Naked Video | |
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Rab C. Nesbitt is a Scottish comedy series which originally aired between 1988–1999. The show returned for a one–off special in 2018,[1] before being re–commissioned in 2010. It's second run was broadcast from 2010–2014.[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]
- ^ "'Rab C Nesbitt' to return on BBC Two". Digital Spy. 23 August 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Steve. "Rab's return : News 2010 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "BBC Two - Rab C Nesbitt, Who is Rab C Nesbitt?". BBC. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Rab C Nesbitt to return for 10th series - Telegraph". Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Rab C Nesbitt return draws 2m". Broadcast. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "BBC One - Comedy Connections, Series 6, Rab C Nesbitt". BBC. Retrieved 22 September 2024.