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Rab C. Nesbitt

Rab C. Nesbitt

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1988 - 2014
  • 66 episodes (10 series)

Long-running Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt, a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist alcoholic. Also features Elaine C. Smith, Tony Roper, Barbara Rafferty, Andrew Fairlie, Iain Robertson and more.

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- Series 10, Episode 4 - Fight

When the drop-in centre where Rab holds his self-help group meetings becomes a victim of council cuts, the bandaged philosopher decides to fight back.

Further details

When the drop-in centre where Rab holds his self-help group meetings becomes a victim of council cuts, the bandaged philosopher decides to fight back.

However after an encounter with the local Council leader proves pointless and his impassioned but foul-mouthed appeal on local radio fails to raise any support, he feels it's time for a grand public gesture. He decides to burn himself at the stake.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 26th October 2011
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Gregor Fisher Rab C. Nesbitt
Elaine C. Smith Mary Nesbitt
Tony Roper Jamesie Cotter
Barbara Rafferty Ella Cotter
Cora Bisset (as Cora Bissett) Camille
Guest cast
Hamish Clark Simon Byrd
John Bett Kendrew
Steven McNicoll Reverend Barr
Debbie Welsh Jinty
Martin Docherty Bone
Gavin Mitchell Ally Cruin
Helen McAlpine Alice Galston
Alan McHugh Chief Inspector McQuillam
Writing team
Ian Pattison Writer
Production team
Colin Gilbert Director
Colin Gilbert Producer
Rab Christie Executive Producer
Kristian Smith Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Walter J. Grant Editor
Graham Rose Production Designer
Carole K. Fraser Costume Designer
Oliver Cheesman Director of Photography
Jacqui Mallett Make-up Designer
David McNiven Composer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

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