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The original comedy series, which starred Leonard Rossiter as Rigsby, aired on ITV between 1974 and 1978.
BBC: Rising Damp to return on stage with UK tour
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Although the joke was always on the feeble Rigsby and not the unflappable Philip, such jibes would never be allowed today.
BBC: Rising Damp rises again on stage
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The play's cast includes Stephen Chapman as Rigsby, Paul Morse as Alan, Cornelis Macarthy as Philip and Amanda Hadingue as Miss Jones.
BBC: Rising Damp to return on stage with UK tour
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For many, as well as fond recollections of Leonard Rossiter's comic acting, the name Rising Damp conjures memories of Rigsby's casual racist barbs.
BBC: Rising Damp rises again on stage
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Don Warrington, who played miser landlord Rigsby's tenant in the 1970s series, will direct the new production which opens in Blackpool on 14 May.
BBC: Rising Damp to return on stage with UK tour
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Rising Damp started life as a play titled The Banana Box, which introduced the shabby landlord Rigsby and his equally shabby boarding house in 1973.
BBC: Rising Damp rises again on stage
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Set in a run-down Victorian house, it followed the misfortunes of Rigsby and his tenants Alan, Philip and Miss Jones - the object of his affections.
BBC: Rising Damp to return on stage with UK tour