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
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
New resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood. Rigsby is initially sceptcial, but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 2nd May 1978
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Friday 14th April 1978, 01:00 at The Leeds Studios
Cast & crew
| Leonard Rossiter | Rupert Rigsby |
| Frances de la Tour | Ruth Jones |
| Don Warrington | Philip Smith |
| Peter Jeffrey | Ambrose |
| Eric Chappell | Writer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Director |
| Vernon Lawrence | Producer |
| Peter Caldwell | Production Designer |
| Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) | Composer |