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Rutland Weekend Television

1975 – nowShow2 seasons14 episodes

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Rutland Weekend Television episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Rutland Weekend Gibberish, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Rutland Weekend Kung-Fu, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Rutland Weekend Warning System, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Rutland Weekend Whistle Test, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Rutland Weekend Rain in Hendon, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Rutland Weekend Budget Cuts, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Christmas with Rutland Weekend Television, 8.2
  1. S2 E1 Rutland Weekend Rutles, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Rutland Weekend Cop Show, 7.1
  3. S2 E3 Rutland Weekend Sequel, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Rutland Weekend Sprimpo, 8.1
  5. S2 E5 Rutland Weekend Insurance, 7.5
  6. S2 E6 Rutland Weekend Is Innocent, 8.3
  7. S2 E7 Rutland Weekend Showtime!, 8.2

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Eric Idle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 12, 1975 · December 24, 1976 · Still running

First aired
May 12, 1975
Latest episode
December 24, 1976
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Inherently Funny Words, Brutal Honesty, Comically Missing the Point +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Rutland Weekend Television worth watching?"

Questions about Rutland Weekend Television

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rutland Weekend Television worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch Rutland Weekend Television?

7 h

About 7 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1975, and it's still in production.

Will Rutland Weekend Television make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is Rutland Weekend Television plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Rutland Weekend Television use?

Inherently Funny WordsBrutal HonestyComically Missing the PointI Just Want to Be SpecialNo Fourth WallBadass NormalObstructive BureaucratThe Show Must Go OnOverly Long GagAside GlanceShow Within a ShowThe Smurfette Principleand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Inherently Funny Words, Brutal Honesty, and Comically Missing the Point.