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.
- Series 4, New Year Special repeated Wednesday 25th December at 10:30pm on BBC Scotland
Press clippings
Scotland's 20 greatest TV shows of all-time
Featuring 1. Still Game; 2. Bob Servant; 3. Chewin' The Fat; 4. Rab C. Nesbitt; 5. Scotch And Wry; 6. Scot Squad; 7. Limmy's Show!; 8. Two Doors Down; 9. Absolutely; 10. Taggart.
Matthew Elder, The Scotsman, 27th July 2020What I think Rab C Nesbitt would say to Nicola Sturgeon
Govan's honest chancer, Rab C Nesbitt, can still hold his own among shows as good as latest hit Guilt and it would be interesting to hear his take on politicians like Nicola Sturgeon, Boris Johnson and the rest, writes Aidan Smith.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 19th November 2019Rab C Nesbitt set for TV comeback?
Gregor Fisher has hinted he is ready to don the string vest once more and return to our screens as street philosopher Rab C Nesbitt.
John Dingwall, Daily Record, 9th November 2019The real Rab C. Nesbitt revealed
The writer of the iconic Scottish sitcom Rab C Nesbitt has revealed that his own uncle was the inspiration for the loveable drunken Govan rogue.
The Herald, 24th December 2017Rab C Nesbitt star Sean Scanlan loses cancer fight
Sean Scanlan, who starred in TV series' such as Rab C. Nesbitt, has passed away. The 68 year-old, who played Rab's posh anglo cousin Shug, has died of throat cancer.
Glasgow Evening Times, 19th April 2017Rab C Nesbitt stars inspired to bring show to stage
Elaine C Smith has revealed the return of Rab C Nesbitt to the stage is under way.
The script has now been written for the show, which will be the first for Glasgow's string-vested street philosopher since a UK tour in 1992.
Lorna Hughes, Daily Record, 26th February 2017Rab C Nesbitt is ready to hang up his string vest
Gregor Fisher admits the character he created 30 years ago has probably been seen for the last time.
Chris Clements, Daily Record, 8th November 2016Rab C Nesbitt to make comeback with live show
Rab C Nesbitt to make comeback with live show
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 10th October 2016Gregor Fisher: Rab C. Nesbitt is a Greek tragedy!
Whether it's Rab C Nesbitt or a 100-year-old granny, Gregor Fisher still gets to eat a fish supper...
Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue, 22nd May 2015Is Rab C Nesbitt set for a comeback - on stage?
Hit TV comedy Rab C Nesbitt could be set for a comeback - on stage.
Jennifer Hyland, Daily Record, 17th March 2015