Absolutely(1989)
Overview
Absolutely is a popular UK television comedy sketch show shown on Channel 4 between 1989 and 1993. The cast and crew were mainly Scottish; the principal writers and performers were Moray Hunter, Jack Docherty, Peter Baikie, Gordon Kennedy, Morwenna Banks and John Sparkes. It was directed by Phil Chilvers, Alan Nixon, Alistair Clark, and Graham C Williams. The show's producers were Alan Nixon, and David Tyler
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Season 1
6 episodes • 1989
Season 1
6 episodes • 1989
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 23, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 30, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jun 6, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Jun 13, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Jun 20, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Jun 27, 1989 | 0.0 |
Season 2
8 episodes • 1990
Season 2
8 episodes • 1990
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season 2 Episode 1 | Aug 22, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Season 2 Episode 2 | Aug 29, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Season 2 Episode 3 | Sep 5, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Season 2 Episode 4 | Sep 12, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Season 2 Episode 5 | Sep 19, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Season 2 Episode 6 | Sep 26, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Season 2 Episode 7 | Oct 3, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Season 2 Episode 8 | Oct 10, 1990 | 0.0 |
Season 3
8 episodes • 1991
Season 3
8 episodes • 1991
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season 3 Episode 1 | May 17, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Season 3 Episode 2 | May 24, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Season 3 Episode 3 | May 31, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Season 3 Episode 4 | Jun 7, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Season 3 Episode 5 | Jun 14, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Season 3 Episode 6 | Jun 21, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Season 3 Episode 7 | Jun 28, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Season 3 Episode 8 | Jul 5, 1991 | 0.0 |
Season 4
6 episodes • 1993
Season 4
6 episodes • 1993
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season 4 Episode 1 | Jan 22, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Season 4 Episode 2 | Jan 29, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Season 4 Episode 3 | Feb 5, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Season 4 Episode 4 | Feb 12, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Season 4 Episode 5 | Feb 19, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Season 4 Episode 6 | Feb 26, 1993 | 0.0 |
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