Rutland Weekend Television

Name: Rutland Weekend Television
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Eric Idle, Neil Innes, David Battley, Henry Woolf, Gwen Taylor

TV Show

First Air Date: May 12, 1975

Last Air Date: December 24, 1976

Genre: Comedy

Seasons: 2

Episodes: 14

Episode Runtime: 30 min

Rating: ⭐ 5.6/10

Cast: Eric Idle, Neil Innes, David Battley, Henry Woolf, Gwen Taylor

Created By: Eric Idle

Network: BBC Two

Overview

Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service. Written by Eric Idle of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' fame. A popular feature was the music of Neil Innes (one time member of the eccentric Bonzo Dog Dooh Dah Band), especially his Beatles parody The Rutles. They later featured in their own film: 'The Rutles (All You Need Is Cash)'.