Ruby (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1997, Ruby is a talk series.
What it’s about. Ruby was a late-night talk show broadcast on BBC Two in the United Kingdom. The series premiered on 12 May 1997, and was hosted by writer and comedian Ruby Wax. In each episode Wax holds an unscripted roundtable discussion with up to five guests. Framed as a dinner party, guests included actors, writers, stand-up comedians, musicians, journalists and other well-known figures in the entertainment industry. A total of 48 episodes were broadcast between May 1997 and November 2000.
Who’s in it. Ruby stars Ruby Wax as Self - Host, Terry Gilliam as Self, Muriel Spark as Self and John Simpson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Ruby sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruby tend to enjoy The Grand Tour, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Top Gear and QI.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruby (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruby worth watching?
- Ruby holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy talk. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ruby?
- Ruby stars Ruby Wax, Terry Gilliam, Muriel Spark, John Simpson and Suzy Eddie Izzard.
- When was Ruby released?
- Ruby was released in 1997.