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Rising Damp
Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
- Created by:
- Eric Chappell
- Cast:
- Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- ITV1
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
1974-09-02 · 30mStingy, 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.
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E02
Episode 2
Black Magic
1974-12-13 · 30mRigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
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E03
Episode 3
A Night Out
1974-12-20 · 30mRigsby, 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.
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Episode 4
Charisma
1974-12-27 · 30mAlan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.
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E05
Episode 5
All Our Yesterdays
1974-01-03 · 30mRigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
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Episode 6
The Prowler
1975-01-10 · 30mRuth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
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E07
Episode 7
Stand Up and Be Counted
1975-01-17 · 30mRigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.
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Leonard Rossiter
Rigsby
Frances de la Tour
Ruth
Don Warrington
Philip
