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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 6, Episode 3 - Growth

In the first of a two-part story Rab becomes seriously ill, but for once drink isn't responsible - he's only had eight pints of beer.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 15th August 1997
Time
9:30pm
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
Andrew Fairlie Gash Nesbitt
Brian Pettifer Andra
David McKay Screech Nesbitt
Iain McColl Dodie
John Kazek Norrie
Guest cast
Alicia Devine Nurse
Elaine Mackenzie Ellis (as Elaine Ellis) Natalie
Jimmy Logan Mr. Grogan
Forbes Masson Dr. Forth
Jan Wilson Shop Assistant
Ford Kiernan Phil
Graham De Banzie Kevin
Robin Cameron Dr. Morris
Ian Bustard Tweety
Writing team
Ian Pattison Writer
Production team
Colin Gilbert Director
Colin Gilbert Producer
Mike Bolland Executive Producer
April Chamberlain Line Producer
Graham Greenhorn Editor
Graham Rose Production Designer
John I. McNeill Director of Photography
Ray Holman Costume Designer
Julie Dorrat-Keenan Make-up Designer
David McNiven Composer

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