Rutland Weekend Television
Low budget 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)'.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Eric Idle
Various
Eric Idle
Ballroom Host
Eric Idle
Dirk McQuickly - Rutles Guitarist
Neil Innes
Various
Neil Innes
Abnormal Commentator
Neil Innes
Ballroom Guest
David Battley
Various
David Battley
Piano Player
David Battley
Stig O'Hara - Rutles Bassist
Henry Woolf
Various
Henry Woolf
Bass Player
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Gwen Taylor
Ballroom Guest
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Gwen Taylor
Judge
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Gwen Taylor
Leicester City Footballer
Terence Bayler
Various
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Carinthia West
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Andy Roberts
Emcee
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Lyn Ashley
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John Halsey
Barry Womble - Rutles Drummer
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John Halsey
The Bingo Brothers