Rising Damp (1974) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Rising Damp online in HD.
Rising Damp — Storyline
Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Eric Chappell
- Starring: Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington
Rising Damp — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1974-09-02 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 28 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.4/10 (33 votes) |
Rising Damp — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: The New Tenant (aka Rooksby) (1974-09-02) — 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
- E2: Black Magic (1974-12-13) — Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him – banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
- E3: A Night Out (1974-12-20) — 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 permis
- E4: Charisma (1974-12-27) — 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.
- E5: All Our Yesterdays (1974-01-03) — Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
- E6: The Prowler (1975-01-10) — Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
- E7: Stand Up and Be Counted (1975-01-17) — Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.
Series 2
- E1: The Permissive Society (1975-11-07) — Philip arranges a blind date for Alan, so he can be alone with Ruth, who's been let down by her latest suitor.
- E2: Food Glorious Food (1975-11-14) — Rigsby has to choose between his pride and his stomach when Philip challenges his ability to go without food for three days.
- E3: A Body Like Mine (1975-11-21) — Rigsby reluctantly joins a communal fitness craze.
- E4: Moonlight and Roses (1975-11-28) — Rigsby jumps to the conclusion that Ruth has fallen in love with him.
- E5: A Perfect Gentleman (1975-12-05) — A well-bred new tenant brings out Rigsby's aristocratic aspirations.
- E6: Last of the Big Spenders (1975-12-12) — Rigsby tries to seduce a new tenant while fending off bill collectors.
- E7: Things That Go Bump in the Night (1975-12-19) — Rigsby tries to spook Alan by telling him that the boarding house is haunted.
- E8: For the Man Who Has Everything (1975-12-26) — Rigsby spends Christmas alone, but both Alan and Philip return early looking for some solitude for romance.
Series 3
- E1: That's My Boy (1977-04-12) — Rigsby returns from his holidays to find that Ruth has returned and that an infant is being passed around for care.
- E2: Stage Struck (1977-04-19) — When Alan and Ruth are cast as lovers in a play written by a new tenant, Hilary, a jealous Rigsby decides to take up acting.
- E3: Clunk Click (1977-04-26) — Rigsby tries to impress Ruth with a fancy new car.
- E4: The Good Samaritans (1977-05-03) — Even the callous Rigsby becomes concerned over a depressed new tenant who has suffered a series of business and personal problems.
- E5: Fawcett's Python (1977-05-10) — Ruth becomes indignant with Marilyn, the new tenant, who is an exotic dancer with an unusual prop in her act.
- E6: The Cocktail Hour (1977-05-17) — Alan becomes engaged to a girl from a snobbish family.
- E7: Suddenly at Home (1977-05-24) — Rigsby jumps to a drastic conclusion when a hypochondriac tenant is taken to the hospital.
Series 4
- E1: Hello Young Lovers (1978-04-04) — Ruth befriends a young couple who have moved in, fleeing from her disapproving father.
- E2: Fire and Brimstone (1978-04-11) — Rigsby convinces his new tenant, a pious Welsh student, that Philip is in need of spiritual guidance, but it's Rigsby who sees the light.
- E3: Great Expectations (1978-04-18) — Rigsby persuades Ruth to impersonate his estranged wife so he can collect an inheritance from his great uncle.
- E4: Pink Carnations (1978-04-25) — Rigsby tries to find a woman through an ad in the personals column and receives a surprising response.
- E5: Under the Influence (1978-05-02) — Rigsby persuades a tenant behind on his rent to hypnotize Ruth and plant the idea she's madly in love with Rigsby.
- E6: Come On In the Water's Lovely (1978-05-09) — Rigsby finally proposes to Ruth when he receives his long awaited divorce papers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Rising Damp have? 4 season(s) with 28 episodes.
Who created Rising Damp? Eric Chappell.
Where can I watch Rising Damp? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.