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)'.

First Air Date: 1975-05-12

Rating: 6.333/10

Cast

Eric Idle

Neil Innes

David Battley

Henry Woolf

Gwen Taylor