Yorkshire Comedy Pilots

Yorkshire Television's 1974 run of comedy pilots was, unlike most other such seasons, untitled, but introduced the viewing public to one particularly notable character: Rupert Rigsby.

Rising Damp

TV ComedyRising Damp

Broadcast: Mon 2nd September 1974

Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants inclue students Philip and Alan, and the glamourous Miss Jones.

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TV ComedyYou'll Never Walk Alone

Broadcast: Mon 9th September 1974

Three Leeds Utd supporters, en route to London by train for the Cup Final, are baffled by fellow Leeds-ites who are going London for the theatre!.

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TV ComedyBrotherly Love (1974)

Broadcast: Mon 16th September 1974

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TV ComedyBadger's Set

Broadcast: Mon 23rd September 1974

Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt

TV ComedyOh No It's Selwyn Froggitt

Broadcast: Mon 30th September 1974

Yorkshireman Selwyn Froggitt is well-meaning, but could not be more thick and unlucky if he tried.

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TV ComedySlater's Day

Broadcast: Tue 3rd December 1974

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