Rising Damp

Episode 01

The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

Sep 2, 1974 · 30 min

Stingy, pretentious landlord Rigsby is looking for another lodger. One of his current lodgers, Miss Jones, is keen for her acquaintance, Philip, to move in because she is attracted to him.

Episode 02

Black Magic

Dec 13, 1974 · 30 min

Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.

Episode 03

A Night Out

Dec 20, 1974 · 30 min

Rigsby, Alan, Philip and Ruth go out to an upmarket restaurant (which has a strict dress code) for Ruth's birthday. Rigsby borrows his new lodger Spooner's suit, without his permission.

Episode 04

Charisma

Dec 27, 1974 · 30 min

Alan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.

Episode 05

All Our Yesterdays

Jan 3, 1974 · 30 min

Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.

Episode 06

The Prowler

Jan 10, 1975 · 30 min

Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.

Episode 07

Stand Up and Be Counted

Jan 17, 1975 · 30 min

Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.