Rab C. Nesbitt

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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.

Episodes

1WorkSep 27, 1990 · 30mRab 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.
2RatOct 4, 1990 · 29mMary 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.
3City of CultureOct 11, 1990 · 28mGlasgow's new image as the "City of Culture" looks set to be tarnished by a cynical Rab.
4DrinkOct 18, 1990 · 27mRab 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.
5OffskiOct 25, 1990 · 29mRab 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.
6HolidayNov 1, 1990 · 29mThe Nesbitts are in Spain on holiday, after Mary wins a competition on a packet of OvenChips.

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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.

Created by: Ian Pattison
Genres: Comedy
Status: Ended
First aired: September 27, 1990
Last aired: November 9, 2011
Seasons: 10
Episodes: 61
Episode length: 30m
Language: English
Networks: BBC One