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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Rising Damp

Rising Damp

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1974 - 1978
  • 28 episodes (4 series)

Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones. Stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale, Don Warrington and Gay Rose

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Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd January 1975
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Sunday 24th November 1974 at The Leeds Studios

Cast & crew

Cast
Leonard Rossiter Rupert Rigsby
Frances de la Tour Ruth Jones
Richard Beckinsale Alan Moore
Don Warrington Philip Smith
Guest cast
Derek Newark Spooner
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Len Lurcuck Director
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) Composer

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