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Rising Damp

Series 1 · 7 episodes · Sep 2, 1974

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    Episode 1

    The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

    Sep 2, 1974

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Black Magic

    Dec 13, 1974

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

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    Episode 3

    A Night Out

    Dec 20, 1974

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Charisma

    Dec 27, 1974

    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.

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    Episode 5

    All Our Yesterdays

    Jan 3, 1974

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

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    Episode 6

    The Prowler

    Jan 10, 1975

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

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    Episode 7

    Stand Up and Be Counted

    Jan 17, 1975

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