Rising Damp

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 1974-09-02

Last Air Date: 1978-05-09

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 28

Created By: Eric Chappell

Networks: ITV1

Series 1 (1974) - (7 Episodes)

Series 2 (1975) - (8 Episodes)

Series 3 (1977) - (7 Episodes)

Series 4 (1978) - (6 Episodes)

No overview available for this season.

Ep. 1: The New Tenant (aka Rooksby) (1974-09-02)

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.
Ep. 2: Black Magic (1974-12-13)

Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
Ep. 3: A Night Out (1974-12-20)

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.
Ep. 4: Charisma (1974-12-27)

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.
Ep. 5: All Our Yesterdays (1974-01-03)

Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
Ep. 6: The Prowler (1975-01-10)

Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
Ep. 7: Stand Up and Be Counted (1975-01-17)

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