Rising Damp — Series 1

Sept 197430m

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.

Dec 197430m

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

Dec 197430m

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.

Dec 197430m

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.

Jan 197430m

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

Jan 197530m

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

Jan 197530m

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