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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 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Could rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 19th December 1975
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 24th 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
Norman Bird Vicar
David Rowlands Curate
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Len Lurcuck Director
Len Lurcuck Producer
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) Composer

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