Rising Damp

1The New Tenant (aka Rooksby)

30 minSep 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.

2Black Magic

30 minDec 13, 1974

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

3A Night Out

30 minDec 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.

4Charisma

30 minDec 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.

5All Our Yesterdays

30 minJan 3, 1974

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

6The Prowler

30 minJan 10, 1975

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

7Stand Up and Be Counted

30 minJan 17, 1975

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