The Very Best of Rising Damp
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~Introduction~
Some points of interest before we start. First broadcast in 1974 Rising Damp was an instant success. Not just because of the wonderful casting or the writing but because of the chemistry between all the cast members.
Cast and Crew
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~Eric Chappell~
originally working for the gas board, Eric quit his job and took to writing.
His first play was 'The Banana Box'. This was ... ...flat.
Eric went on write Rising Damp but after a complaint from an actual landlord called Rooksby he changed the name to Rigsby.
RIGSBY - Leonard Rossiter.
Miserly landlord who was married during the war and once said," It was a blunder on the scale of Anzio"
Miss JONES - Frances de la Tour.
Frustrated spinster who is a sufferer of headaches resulting in her having to wear 'blue glasses'.
PHILIP - Don Warrington.
'Son of a Chief' allegedly.
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Maximus-Qualitus 22.10.2008
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