Rising Damp. Image shows from L to R: Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour), Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Image credit: Yorkshire Television.

Rising Damp

Rising Damp - Production Details

Rising Damp. Image shows from L to R: Alan Moore (Richard Beckinsale), Philip Smith (Don Warrington), Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Image credit: Yorkshire Television.

"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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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:TV Sitcom
Broadcast:Mon 2nd September 1974 - Tue 9th May 1978  (ITV1)
Episode Count:28 (pilot + 4 series)
Production Company :Yorkshire Television
Filming Locations:Recorded at Yorkshire Television's The Leeds Studios.
Laugh Track:YES, Live Audience
Title Screen
Rising Damp. Image credit: Yorkshire Television.
Regular Cast
Leonard Rossiter ... Rupert Rigsby
Richard Beckinsale ... Alan Moore (Series 1-3)
Frances de la Tour ... Ruth Jones
Don Warrington ... Philip Smith
Gay Rose ... Brenda (Series 2)
Writing Team
Eric Chappell ... Writer
Production Team
Ronnie Baxter ... Director (Series 1-3)
Vernon Lawrence ... Director (Series 4)
Ronnie Baxter ... Producer (Series 1-3)
Vernon Lawrence ... Producer (Series 4)
Colin Pigott ... Production Design
Peter Caldwell ... Production Design (Series 4)
Denis Wilson ... Composer

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