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Rising Damp

Rising Damp

★ 7.4/10•1974•30m•16•Comedy
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Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 2, 1974

Episodes

Episode 1 - The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)E130m

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.

Sep 2, 1974

Episode 2 - Black MagicE230m

Black Magic

Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.

Dec 13, 1974

Episode 3 - A Night OutE330m

A Night Out

Rigsby, 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.

Dec 20, 1974

Episode 4 - CharismaE430m

Charisma

Alan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.

Dec 27, 1974

Episode 5 - All Our YesterdaysE530m

All Our Yesterdays

Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.

Jan 3, 1974

Episode 6 - The ProwlerE630m

The Prowler

Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.

Jan 10, 1975

Episode 7 - Stand Up and Be CountedE730m

Stand Up and Be Counted

Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.

Jan 17, 1975

Actors

Leonard Rossiter

Leonard Rossiter

Rigsby

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

Ruth

Don Warrington

Don Warrington

Philip

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