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Rab C. Nesbitt (BBC, 1989-1997, 53 episodes) |
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 Gregor Fisher starred as the dirty, skiving, foul-mouthed, sexist drunkard in this Scots comedy that began life as a short sketch on TV show 'Naked Video'. The comedy explores Rab's family life and his philosophical views on modern Scotland.
Writer: Ian Pattison |
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The Rag Trade (BBC, 1961-1963, 37 episodes) |
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 The management and the workers of Fenner Fashions workshop clash over work but all pull together to make good in the end. Peter Jones starred as Harold Fenner, Miriam Karlin as shop steward Paddy and Sheila Hancock as Carole.
Writers: Ronald Wolfe/Ronald Chesney |
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Red Dwarf (BBC, 1988-1997, 52 episodes) |
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 David
Lister (Craig Charles) is the only survivor left aboard a spacecraft following
a deep space disaster. He has to remain sane with only a hologram of one of
his least favourite crew mates, Rimmer (Chris Barrie), the ship's computer,
a hyper-evolved cat (Danny John-Jules) and later android Kryten (David Ross/Robert
Lleywellyn) for company.
principal writers: Rob Grant/Doug Naylor |
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Rising Damp (ITV, 1974-1978, 28 episodes) |
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 Rupert
Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter) is the landlord from hell. His only 'friends' appear
to be his tenants - Miss Jones (Frances de la Tour), who he wants to seduce,
Alan (Richard Beckinsale), whose student lifestyle he enjoys denouncing, and
Philip (Don Warrington), whom he regards with disdain because of his race.
Writer: Eric Chappell |
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Robin's Nest (ITV, 1977-1981, 47 episodes) |
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 A spin-off from 'Man About the House', this is the tale of how Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan) and partner Vicky (Tessa Wyatt) run a bistro with Vicky's irascible father James (Tony Britton). The series was the first British sitcom to depict a 'common law' marriage.
principal writers: Johnnie Mortimer/Brian Cooke/George Layton |
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The Royle Family (BBC, 1998-2000, 20 episodes) |
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 The
Royles live in a council house in Manchester, and pass the time watching television,
smoking and poking gentle fun at each other. The marriage of spoilt daughter
Denise (Caroline Aherne) to her 'Dopey' Dave (Craig Cash) was the show's key
plot, while dad Jim (Ricky Tomlinson) got the show's catchphrase - 'My Arse!'
Writers: Caroline Aherne/Craig Cash/Henry Normal/Carmel Morgan |
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