Rising Damp

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

Episodes

1The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)Sep 2, 1974 · 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.
2Black MagicDec 13, 1974 · 30mRigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
3A Night OutDec 20, 1974 · 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.
4CharismaDec 27, 1974 · 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.
5All Our YesterdaysJan 3, 1974 · 30mRigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
6The ProwlerJan 10, 1975 · 30mRuth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.

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

Created by: Eric Chappell
Genres: Comedy
Status: Ended
First aired: September 2, 1974
Last aired: May 9, 1978
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 28
Episode length: 30m
Language: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Networks: ITV1