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

Comedy

3.7 / 5

2nd September 1974 - 9th May 1978
Producer
Ronnie Baxter
Top Cast
Leonard RossiterFrances de la TourDon Warrington
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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All Our Yesterdays
3rd January 1974

Episode 5

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

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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.

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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.