"Ruby" (1997)TV series 1997-2000

Directors:

Ed Bye
Peter Orton

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Cast

Ruby Wax

...

Herself - Presenter (48 episodes, 1997-2000)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Featured in The Real Yoko Ono (2001) (TV)

Bring it back!

Excellent late night show where guests and host, Ruby Wax, would chat about a variety of subjects, as if at dinner. As well as featuring an eclectic mix of guests (this was the first time I had ever seen, let alone even heard about David Sedaris), it was refreshing to hear celebrities just talking rather than plugging their latest project. Often there would be heated debates, sometimes there were personal insights, and although the format could be somewhat chaotic, it was always entertaining. I've yet to see another show exactly along these lines - and would love to - there have been some attempts over the years to do similar things; party chat etc, but none have come close. Again, it was also good to see Ruby in a more mellow and relaxed way chatting rather than her usual strident pontificating and mugging to the camera. Would love to see this repeated or even a DVD!