In Popular Culture
- Rutland's small size has led to a number of humorous references such as Rutland Weekend Television, a television comedy sketch series hosted by Eric Idle.
- The county is the supposed home of the parody rock band The Rutles, who first appeared on Rutland Weekend Television.
- The events in several Peter F. Hamilton books (like Misspent Youth and Mindstar Rising) are situated in Rutland, where the author lives.
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