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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 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th December 1975
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 17th October 1975 at The Leeds Studios

Cast & crew

Cast
Leonard Rossiter Rupert Rigsby
Richard Beckinsale Alan Moore
Don Warrington Philip Smith
Gay Rose Brenda
Guest cast
Campbell Singer Flint
Robert Gillespie Gasman
Ronnie Brody Charlie
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) Composer

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