Rising Damp

1974 - 1978

The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

2nd September 1974

Episode 1

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

13th December 1974

Episode 2

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

20th December 1974

Episode 3

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

27th December 1974

Episode 4

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

3rd January 1974

Episode 5

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

The Prowler

10th January 1975

Episode 6

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

17th January 1975

Episode 7

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

Top Cast

Leonard Rossiter•Frances de la Tour•Don Warrington

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

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Rigsby

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Frances de la Tour

Ruth

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Philip

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