Rising Damp
Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Cast: Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington
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7 episodes
1. The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)Stingy, pretentious landlord Rigsby is looking for another lodger. One of his current lodgers, Miss Jones, is keen for her acquaintance, Philip, to move in because she is attracted to him.PGCC30minSep 2, 1974
2. Black MagicRigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.PGCC30minDec 13, 1974
3. A Night OutRigsby, Alan, Philip and Ruth go out to an upmarket restaurant (which has a strict dress code) for Ruth's birthday. Rigsby borrows his new lodger Spooner's suit, without his permission.PGCC30minDec 20, 1974
4. CharismaAlan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.PGCC30minDec 27, 1974
5. All Our YesterdaysRigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.PGCC30minJan 3, 1974
6. The ProwlerRuth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.PGCC30minJan 10, 1975
7. Stand Up and Be CountedRigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.PGCC30minJan 17, 1975
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Rising Damp
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Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Creators and cast
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- Eric Chappell
