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BBC comedy series about Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string vested layabout who lives with his long suffering wife Mary and his two sons in the working class area of Govan in Glasgow. When he's not getting drunk with his pals that include the devious, womanizing Jamesie Cotter. He's offering his philosophical outlook on life to whoever will listen.
Ian Pattison
BBC One
61
30 min
Rab returns home three days late from the butchers, leaving Mary no choice but to move out after years of trouble. Much to his horror, Rab discovers he has to get a job.
Sep 27, 1990
Mary finds a rat in the kitchen, Rab discovers his favourite shop has turned into an art boutique, and a by-election takes place in Govan: Rab votes Conservative
Oct 4, 1990
Glasgow's new image as the "City of Culture" looks set to be tarnished by a cynical Rab.
Oct 11, 1990
Rab goes to see his doctor and discovers that if he does not give up drinking within a year, he will die. Not taking any notice of the doctor's orders, he blows his money on booze.
Oct 18, 1990
Rab goes to stay with Mary's cousin Shug, who lives in Sidcup, after finding himself on the run from the police. Gash receives a letter from his girlfriend, and decides to run away to London.
Oct 25, 1990
The Nesbitts are in Spain on holiday, after Mary wins a competition on a packet of oven chips.
Nov 1, 1990
Rab C. Nesbitt
Jamesie Cotter
Mary Nesbitt
