Leonard Rossiter
Rigsby
TV SERIES
Rising Damp
Comedy
Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Top cast
Frances de la Tour
Ruth
Don Warrington
Philip
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Episodes
7 Episodes
011. The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
Stingy, pretentious landlord Rigsby is looking for another lodger. One of his current lodgers, Miss Jones, is keen for her acquaintance, Philip, to move in because she is attracted to him.
022. Black Magic
Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
033. A Night Out
Rigsby, Alan, Philip and Ruth go out to an upmarket restaurant (which has a strict dress code) for Ruth's birthday. Rigsby borrows his new lodger Spooner's suit, without his permission.
044. Charisma
Alan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.
055. All Our Yesterdays
Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
066. The Prowler
Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
077. Stand Up and Be Counted
Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.