Episodes
1. The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)
2 Sept 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.
2. Black Magic
13 Dec 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.
3. A Night Out
20 Dec 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.
4. Charisma
27 Dec 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.
5. All Our Yesterdays
3 Jan 1974 · 30 min
Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
6. The Prowler
10 Jan 1975 · 30 min
Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
7. Stand Up and Be Counted
17 Jan 1975 · 30 min
Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.
Rising Damp Series 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in Rising Damp Series 1?
Series 1 of Rising Damp has 7 episodes, about 4 hours in total.
When did Rising Damp Series 1 come out?
Series 1 premiered on 2 Sept 1974.