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RAB C NESBITT
HOMER SIMPSON meets ARISTOTLE
10 Seasons for BBC
Royal Television Society Award
Winner Best Sitcom
2014 Special
36.6% Share versus slot AVG 5.3%
Voted Top 50 Best Ever UK Sitcoms
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The String Vested Sage of British Sitcom
Rab (Robert) C. Nesbitt is Scotland’s most loveable self-proclaimed
“scumbag.” Always wearing his trademark string vest and torn suit, Robert’s
rants make him one of the most distinguishable and iconic characters in
British sitcom history. He only needs a strong drink and four words to let rip
on any subject “I’ll tell you this!” Once Rab gets going, no-one is safe!
Whether it’s this lousy government or his own reflection in the mirror.
Talking of governance, in the Scottish Parliament recently, the Scottish
Independence paper was criticised for having “more holes than Rab C
Nesbitt’s string vest”! In terms of worldwide fame, Nesbitt is up there
alongside Scots icons like William Wallace and Scotty from Star Trek! Susan
Boyle even requested a cameo and appeared in a pub karaoke scene!
A family man at heart, Rab is joined by his loyal wife Mary and their two
sons Gash and Burnie. Fighting may be the norm and shouting the usual
volume level, but, like all families they ultimately look out for one another –
usually when they’re throwing things.
Alongside his best friend James, our loveable rogue embarks on numerous
outrageous adventures whether it’s killing rats, committing adultery, linedancing, attempting armed-robbery or attending a Bachelor Party with a
monkey. Over ten seasons Robert has dabbled in everything from
kidnapping government ministers to locking horns with big business to
dabbling in devil worship.
Most recently Rab donned a hooded sweatshirt to transform into a selfstyled Robin Hood – “Rab in Hoodie”. With his Merry Men in tow, Rab robs
the rich, gives to the poor, finds tourists all too eager to part with their
money, stumbles into stealing a Rembrandt and ends-up tunneling into the
prison sewer.
With its focus on a broad family unit, the show provides an excellent vehicle
for both established and emerging talent. The Nesbitt’s live in Glasgow’s
slums. But their comic capers are universal and resonate with dysfunctional
families the world over.
Ultimately this show celebrates a Gutter Poet, a Plato of the Pavement, a
Man of the People. He’s clearly capable of leading his community towards a
bright new future – but he might just have a few drinks first.
The meticulous detail of Ian Pattison’s creation could
teach other sitcoms a thing or two...
Radio Times
Brilliantly boorish sitcom
The Daily Telegraph
At the top of his potty-mouthed game
The Metro
Contact: Gavin.smith@comedyunit.co.uk 0141 305 6612
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