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
Includes all 28 episodes from the TV series, plus the movie.
A genuine British comedy classic, the popularity of Rising Damp remains unparalleled some 25 years after the first transmission. Detailing the day-to-day events at Rigsby's dingy boarding-house in which the landlord from hell, Rupert Rigsby prowled around his dilapidated...
Rising Damp has proved compelling viewing for over a quarter of a century and provided some of the most memorable characters in sitcom history. This guide explores the history of the show right from its first inception as a play called The Banana Box up to the movie spin-off, and...
One of the best-loved sitcoms ever produced in Britain, this book collates all 28 laugh-filled scripts from the TV series. The show's writer, Eric Chappell, also writes of Rising Damp's history, his thoughts about the cast, and provides background information to each script and series.