Rising Damp

Rising Damp (1974-1978)

EndedScripted showComedy

Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E06Come on in, the Water's LovelyMay 9, 1978
S04E05Under the InfluenceMay 2, 1978
S04E04Pink CarnationsApr 25, 1978
S04E03Great ExpectationsApr 18, 1978
S04E02Fire and BrimstoneApr 11, 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Rising Damp' premiere?

The TV show 'Rising Damp' premiered on September 2, 1974.

Who was the creator of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The creator of the TV show 'Rising Damp' was Eric Chappell.

What was the genre of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The genre of the TV show 'Rising Damp' was a British sitcom.

Who played the role of Rigsby in the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

Leonard Rossiter played the role of Rigsby in the TV show 'Rising Damp'.

Who played the role of Alan in the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

Richard Beckinsale played the role of Alan in the TV show 'Rising Damp'.

Where was the filming location of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The filming location of the TV show 'Rising Damp' was a studio in London.

What was the plot of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The TV show 'Rising Damp' was about the lives of a group of boarding house lodgers in a rundown Victorian townhouse.

Who played the role of Miss Jones in the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

Frances de la Tour played the role of Miss Jones in the TV show 'Rising Damp'.

How many episodes were there in the first season of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

There were seven episodes in the first season of the TV show 'Rising Damp'.

What was the running time of each episode of the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The running time of each episode of the TV show 'Rising Damp' was 30 minutes.

What was the name of the boarding house in the TV show 'Rising Damp'?

The name of the boarding house in the TV show 'Rising Damp' was "Rigsby's".

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