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Rab C Nesbitt RAB C NESBITT

Programme: Rab C Nesbitt
Broadcast: 1988 - 1999   (BBC)
Episodes: 52 (8 series)
Starring: Gregor Fisher, Elaine C Smith
Written by: Ian Pattison
Directed by: Ron Bain, Colin Gilbert
Production: British Broadcasting Corporation More info
Synopsis:

Scottish Rab C Nesbitt is a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist, alcoholic who spends all his time chasing women (despite being married), fighting, drinking and telling anyone who will listen his views on life. His wife Mary and sons Gash and Burney have to put up with him.

BSG Review:

Low-brow, foul-mouthed and uncomfortable comedy which not everyone can buy into. Many like it though; in fact it has been voted one of the 50 Best British sitcoms of all time. Whether you like it or not you have to admire Fisher's performance as the monstrous slob.


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