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DVD ~ Leonard Rossiter
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  • Actors: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances De La Tour, Richard Beckinsale
  • Directors: Vernon Lawrence, Ronnie Baxter
  • Format: Box set, PAL, Subtitled
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Sep 2008
  • Run Time: 775 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001CWLFF4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 744 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Rigsby, Miss Jones, Alan, Philip and Vienna the cat, are couped up in Rigsby's practically derelict hovel in the classic TV bed-sitcom RISING DAMP. Leonard Rossiter's Rigsby is a mean, conservative and old-fashioned opinionated scruff. He's in love with the winsome, lonely and lovelorn Miss Jones (Frances De La Tour) but she's got a thing for the young male students in the house, the long-haired naive but nubile Alan (Beckinsale) and new black tenant, the classy and refined Philip. Rigsby is shocked that Philip is black, and it brings out his naive racist prejudices--so Philip strings him along pretending to be an African prince. Meanwhile, Rigsby tries all the tricks in the book to woo his lovely lady tenant with candlelit suppers and theatrical displays of admiration--but it takes four great series for them to get engaged. This box set also includes the 1980 feature film.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, 22 Dec 2008
This is British comedy at it's finest. 'Rising Damp' features a superb cast and many memorable moments. Leonard Rossiter, Richard Beckinsale, Frances De La Tour and Don Warrington each play their roles to perfection. Every single episode and even the feature length movie are included here and the price is very low for this fantastic DVD box set.

To give this brilliant series anything less than five stars would be an insult. It is up there with the likes of 'Dad's Army', 'Steptoe and Son' and 'Hancock's Half Hour', it really is that good. An essential purchase and a comedy that is just as funny now as when it was first shown.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable classic , 23 Feb 2009
By Peter Wade (Colchester England) - See all my reviews
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I was pleased to see this boxed set has got a unanimous five stars from everyone who has reviewed it.

It is constantly repeated recently on ITV 3 and even though I own the boxed set I still watch the episodes that come up.

There are no duff episodes and no duff actors in this series.

The much missed Richard Beckinsale as the naive student who never seems to find love in the physical sense. Don Warrington as the aristocratic black man who is the poshest person in the house and is lusted after by Miss Jones Frances de la Tour.

The scripts are near perfect as every line crackles with comedy. The writer never achieved such a pinnacle again even though he did Home to roost and Only When I Laugh.

It is a master class in how to write a sit com as he keeps all the action within a couple of rooms with a small cast.

Leonard Rossiter gives a fairly manic performance at times but was reputedly a perfectionist and was not always well liked by the rest of the cast.

There is racism but it is a form of reverse racism as the blakc man gets his own back on the racist by being posher and more successul in all respects to Rigsby.

They are all sad deluded characters and in the end even Miss Jones succumbs to Rigsby's charms

I own few comedy boxed sets and they cannot stand too much repetition but this one certainly can

Where are such good comedies these days. Series like rising damp got into the national conscience and people would take him off and laugh at the treatment of the lodgers.

They all liked each other really and needed each other although they yearned for greater things than living in rented rooms.

For years people would refer to accommodation which was down at heel and say Its just like rising damp. Rigsby became the epitome of the bad landlord.

A classic not to be missed
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars classic comedy, 1 Feb 2009
By Mr. Roger J. E. Hinkin "roger" (wales) - See all my reviews
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rigsby and rising damp is ageless comeddy brightens up a cold dak winters night
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5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD SHOW.
This show was very good. The whole cast was first rate. Richard Beckinsale Didn't leave after 3erd Season. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Catherine S. Bates

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series but one minor irritation
I have loved this series since I watched it as a kid. The box set is very good value and I agree with most of the comments regarding the film. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Dave

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cast, good quality dvd transfer
I'd forgotten how good the acting was in this series until I ordered the box set. Rigsby, Ruth, Alan and Phil all seem so real because they are so well written and acted... Read more
Published 25 days ago by NedNedNed

1.0 out of 5 stars Rising Damp Video
Terrible video quality with sudden stoppages during play. It seems that no video enhancement whatsoever has been applied to the original TV series
Published 26 days ago by Stylianou Stylianos

5.0 out of 5 stars Rising Damp series
If you like Rising Damp the series, you will love this as it contains every episode of the series and the feature film. Absolutely brill.
Published 28 days ago by Ms. T. A. Garrigan

5.0 out of 5 stars Still very funny...but skip the movie
Crazy price at the moment for one of the best comedys ever! I was amazed how the humour is still spot on & the comic timing of Leonard Rossiter reminded me of what a unique genius... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. D. Hayward

5.0 out of 5 stars Career Bests from Rossiter and Beckinsale and De La Tour
I sometimes think Rising Damp is forgotten when the role call of great UK sitcoms from the 70s is read out. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Douglas Milne

5.0 out of 5 stars rising damp complete series plus movie dvd
a great old classic from the 70's well worth it good value of entertainment for your money
Published 2 months ago by L. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic
Funny, poignant and a great ensemble cast who bring to claustrophobic life the fears, hopes, frustrations, jealosies and rivalries of bed-sit tenants and their sleazy landlord,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Grubontheweb

5.0 out of 5 stars Comedy genius and fantastic value.
Comedy genius is a much over used phrase but it has never been more warranted than when referring to Leonard Rossiter, and particularly his performance in Rising Damp. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. I. P. Scott

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