Rutland Weekend Television 49 years old

Rutland Weekend Television

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)'.

Credits

Cast

Name Character
Eric Idle He was 32 , now 81 years old
David Battley He was 39 , 67 years old when he died
Gwen Taylor She was 36 , now 85 years old
Henry Woolf He was 45 , now 94 years old
Neil Innes He was 30 , 75 years old when he died

Crew

Name Job title
Rutland Weekend Television poster
Rutland Weekend Television (49 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1975-05-12
  • Runtime: [30] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 14