Rising Damp

·1974 ·4 Seasons ·Comedy

Rising Damp takes place in a shabby boarding house, where the bumbling landlord Rigsby often faces the harsh realities of life at the hands of his weary tenants. His delusions of grandeur are continually challenged by their wit and resilience, exposing his cowardice and outdated views. The interactions between Rigsby and his eclectic group of renters provide a humorous yet poignant look at class and human relationships in 1970s Britain, creating a rich tapestry of comedic moments and social commentary that resonates with audiences.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 7 ep
1
The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
1974-09-02
2
Black Magic
Black Magic
1974-12-13
3
A Night Out
A Night Out
1974-12-20
4
Charisma
Charisma
1974-12-27
5
All Our Yesterdays
All Our Yesterdays
1974-01-03
6
The Prowler
The Prowler
1975-01-10
7
Stand Up and Be Counted
Stand Up and Be Counted
1975-01-17
1
The Permissive Society
The Permissive Society
1975-11-07
2
Food Glorious Food
Food Glorious Food
1975-11-14
3
A Body Like Mine
A Body Like Mine
1975-11-21
4
Moonlight and Roses
Moonlight and Roses
1975-11-28
5
A Perfect Gentleman
A Perfect Gentleman
1975-12-05
6
Last of the Big Spenders
Last of the Big Spenders
1975-12-12
7
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Things That Go Bump in the Night
1975-12-19
8
For the Man Who Has Everything
For the Man Who Has Everything
1975-12-26
1
That's My Boy
That's My Boy
1977-04-12
2
Stage Struck
Stage Struck
1977-04-19
3
Clunk Click
Clunk Click
1977-04-26
4
The Good Samaritans
The Good Samaritans
1977-05-03
5
Fawcett's Python
Fawcett's Python
1977-05-10
6
The Cocktail Hour
The Cocktail Hour
1977-05-17
7
Suddenly at Home
Suddenly at Home
1977-05-24
1
Hello Young Lovers
Hello Young Lovers
1978-04-04
2
Fire and Brimstone
Fire and Brimstone
1978-04-11
3
Great Expectations
Great Expectations
1978-04-18
4
Pink Carnations
Pink Carnations
1978-04-25
5
Under the Influence
Under the Influence
1978-05-02
6
Come On In the Water's Lovely
Come On In the Water's Lovely
1978-05-09

Actors

Leonard Rossiter
Leonard Rossiter
Acting
Frances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour
Acting
Don Warrington
Don Warrington
Acting

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