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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 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations

Rigsby decides he must finally move on, giving up on Miss Jones and filing for divorce. He places an advert in the local newspaper, but his search for love doesn't run entirely smoothly.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 25th April 1978
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 7th April 1978, 01:00 at The Leeds Studios

Cast & crew

Cast
Leonard Rossiter Rupert Rigsby
Frances de la Tour Ruth Jones
Don Warrington Philip Smith
Guest cast
Helen Fraser Bride
John Quayle Groom
Joan Sanderson Mother of the Bride
Roy Barraclough Barman
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Vernon Lawrence Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) Composer

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