Rab C. Nesbitt
1990•30m•7.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
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7.0/10(29)
BBC comedy series about Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string-vested layabout who lives with his long-suffering wife Mary and his two sons in the working class area of Govan in Glasgow. When he's not getting drunk with his pals that include the devious, womanising Jamesie Cotter, he's offering his philosophical outlook on life to whoever will listen.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 27, 1990
Last Aired
November 9, 2011
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Ian Pattison
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Work
Air date: 1990-09-27
Rab returns home three days late from the butchers, leaving Mary no choice but to move out after years of trouble. Much to his horror, Rab discovers he has to get a job.
E2
Rat
Air date: 1990-10-04
Mary finds a rat in the kitchen, Rab discovers his favourite shop has turned into an art boutique, and a by-election takes place in Govan: Rab votes Conservative.
E3
City of Culture
Air date: 1990-10-11
Glasgow's new image as the "City of Culture" looks set to be tarnished by a cynical Rab.
E4
Drink
Air date: 1990-10-18
Rab goes to see his doctor and discovers that if he does not give up drinking within a year, he will die. Not taking any notice of the doctor's orders, he blows his money on booze.
E5
Offski
Air date: 1990-10-25
Rab goes to stay with Mary's cousin Shug, who lives in Sidcup, after finding himself on the run from the police. Gash receives a letter from his girlfriend, and decides to run away to London.
E6
Holiday
Air date: 1990-11-01
The Nesbitts are in Spain on holiday, after Mary wins a competition on a packet of OvenChips.
Cast
Gregor Fisher
Rab C. Nesbitt
Tony Roper
Jamesie Cotter
Elaine C. Smith
Mary Nesbitt
