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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