Rising Damp

Overview

Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.

Episodes

The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

S01E01 The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

September 2, 1974 30 min
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.
Black Magic

S01E02 Black Magic

December 13, 1974 30 min
Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
A Night Out

S01E03 A Night Out

December 20, 1974 30 min
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.
Charisma

S01E04 Charisma

December 27, 1974 30 min
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.
All Our Yesterdays

S01E05 All Our Yesterdays

January 3, 1974 30 min
Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
The Prowler

S01E06 The Prowler

January 10, 1975 30 min
Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
Stand Up and Be Counted

S01E07 Stand Up and Be Counted

January 17, 1975 30 min
Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.

Cast

Leonard Rossiter
Leonard Rossiter
Rigsby
Frances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour
Ruth
Don Warrington
Don Warrington
Philip

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