Rab C. Nesbitt 1990
What is Rab C. Nesbitt?
Rab C. Nesbitt is a television series first released in 1990.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 27, 1990
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Rab C. Nesbitt is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 10 seasons and 61 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A sloshed Glaswegian philosopher navigates life in Govan.”
- Sharp social satire
- Memorable anti-hero
- Witty dialogue
- Frequent drunken humor may not suit all viewers
- Bleak tone can feel heavy
Watch it if you enjoy irreverent comedy that lampoons working‑class life.
Contains adult language and frequent drinking scenes, so it is best suited for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Work Mytharc Sep 27, 1990
- E2 Rat Core Oct 4, 1990
- E3 City of Culture Core Oct 11, 1990
- E4 Drink Core Oct 18, 1990
- E5 Offski Mytharc Oct 25, 1990
- E6 Holiday Mytharc Nov 1, 1990
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Country Mytharc May 14, 1992
- E2 Lesson Core May 21, 1992
- E3 Domestic Core May 28, 1992
- E4 That's Entertainment Core Jun 4, 1992
- E5 Ethics Mytharc Jun 11, 1992
- E6 Life Has Meaning Mytharc Jun 18, 1992
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Love Mytharc Sep 19, 1994
- E2 Mother Core Sep 26, 1994
- E3 Buckfast Core Oct 3, 1994
- E4 Test Core Oct 10, 1994
- E5 Eorpa Mytharc Oct 17, 1994
- E6 Further Mytharc Oct 24, 1994
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string‑vested layabout.
Where is the show set?
It takes place in the working‑class area of Govan in Glasgow.
What is Rab’s family situation?
He lives with his long‑suffering wife Mary and their two sons.
Who are some of Rab’s friends?
His pals include the devious, womanising Jamesie Cotter.
What type of humor does the series use?
It blends dark comedy with philosophical musings and social satire.
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