Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Rising Damp

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

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Leonard Rossiter Rupert Rigsby
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  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  23. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  24. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  25. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  26. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  27. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  28. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
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Frances de la Tour Ruth Jones
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  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  18. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  19. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  20. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  21. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  22. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  23. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  24. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
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Richard Beckinsale Alan Moore
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  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
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Don Warrington Philip Smith
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  23. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  24. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  25. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  26. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  27. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  28. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
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Gay Rose Brenda
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  3. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  4. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
George A. Cooper Cooper
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
 1
Elizabeth Adare Lucy
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  1. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
 1
Roy Barraclough Barman
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  1. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
 1
Ann Beach Mrs Brent
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
 1
Norman Bird Vicar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
 1
Peter Bowles Hilary
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
 1
James Bree Peppery Man
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
 1
Roger Brierley Osborne
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  1. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
 1
Ronnie Brody Charlie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
 1
Avis Bunnage Veronica Rigsby
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  1. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
 1
Judy Buxton Caroline
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  2. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
 2
John Clive Gwyn
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  1. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
 1
John Clive Samaritan
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
 1
David Daker Mr Brent
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
 1
Robert Dorning Father
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
 1
Liz Edmiston Maureen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
 1
Jonathan Elsom Douglas
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
 1
Derek Francis Mr. French
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  1. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
 1
Gretchen Franklin Aunt Maud
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  1. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
 1
Helen Fraser Bride
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  1. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
 1
Helen Fraser Gwen
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  1. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
 1
Frank Gatliff Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
 1
Robert Gillespie Gasman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
 1
Peter Jeffrey Ambrose
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  1. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
 1
Andonia Katsaros Marilyn
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  1. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
 1
Diana King Mrs Armitage
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  1. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
 1
Ian Lavender Platt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
 1
Alun Lewis Robin
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
 1
Larry Martyn Fred
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  1. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
 1
Henry McGee Seymour
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
 1
Derek Newark Spooner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
 2
Robin Parkinson Desmond
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
 1
Brian Peck Ron Rigsby
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  1. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
 1
John Quayle Groom
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  1. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
 1
Fanny Rowe Mother
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  1. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
 1
David Rowlands Curate
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
 1
Andrew Sachs Snell
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  1. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
 1
Joan Sanderson Mother of the Bride
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  1. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
 1
George Sewell Baker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
 1
Anthony Sharp Colonel De Vere-Brown
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
 1
Campbell Singer Flint
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
 1
Michael Stainton Policeman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
 1
David Swift Gray
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  1. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
 1
Michael Ward Labour Candidate
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
 1
Deborah Watling Lorna
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
 1
Daphne Oxenford Announcer (Voice)
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Eric Chappell Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  23. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  24. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  25. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  26. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  27. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  28. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Ronnie Baxter Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  12. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  13. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  14. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  15. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  16. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  17. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  18. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  19. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
 19
Vernon Lawrence Director
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  2. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  3. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  4. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  5. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  6. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
 6
Len Lurcuck Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  2. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
 2
Ronnie Baxter Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  12. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  13. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  14. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  15. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  16. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  17. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  18. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  19. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
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Vernon Lawrence Producer
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  2. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  3. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  4. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  5. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  6. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
 6
Len Lurcuck Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
 1
Ian MacNaughton Producer
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  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
 1
Peter Caldwell Production Designer
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  1. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  2. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  3. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  4. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
 4
Colin Pigott Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  23. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  24. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  25. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
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Dennis Wilson (as Denis Wilson) Composer
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  1. Pilot - The New Tenant
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive Society
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect Gentleman
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big Spenders
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The Night
  15. Series 2, Special - For The Man Who Has Everything
  16. Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My Boy
  17. Series 3, Episode 2 - Stage Struck
  18. Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click
  19. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans
  20. Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python
  21. Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour
  22. Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At Home
  23. Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young Lovers
  24. Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone
  25. Series 4, Episode 3 - Great Expectations
  26. Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink Carnations
  27. Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The Influence
  28. Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's Lovely
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