Rising Damp

Rising Damp

1974
4 Seasons
7.5
Comedy

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

Episodes

The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
E1Sep 2, 197430m

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.

Black Magic
E2Dec 13, 197430m

Black Magic

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
E3Dec 20, 197430m

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.

Charisma
E4Dec 27, 197430m

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.

All Our Yesterdays
E5Jan 3, 197430m

All Our Yesterdays

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

The Prowler
E6Jan 10, 197530m

The Prowler

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
E7Jan 17, 197530m

Stand Up and Be Counted

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

Top Cast

Leonard Rossiter

Leonard Rossiter

Rigsby

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

Ruth

Don Warrington

Don Warrington

Philip