Rising Damp (1974–1978) Cast Then and Now | Full Timeline

Rising Damp remains one of British television’s most celebrated sitcoms, created by Eric Chappell and broadcast on ITV between 1974 and 1978. Set in a run-down boarding house, the series followed the miserly landlord Rigsby and his often long-suffering tenants, blending sharp social commentary with unforgettable comedy performances. Led by the iconic Leonard Rossiter, alongside Richard Beckinsale, Frances de la Tour, and Don Warrington, Rising Damp became a defining sitcom of the 1970s, later adapted into a feature film in 1980. This video charts the full cast timeline, revisiting the actors then and now, and highlighting their careers beyond the series. 👍 If you enjoy classic British TV retrospectives, please like, comment, and subscribe for more cast then-and-now timelines. ⸻ Main Cast • Leonard Rossiter – Rigsby • Don Warrington – Philip • Frances de la Tour – Ruth • Richard Beckinsale – Alan ⸻ Supporting Cast • Derek Newark – Spooner • Gabrielle Rose – Brenda • Helen Fraser – Gwen • Henry McGee – Seymour ⸻ Guest Cast • Frank Gatliff – Charles Briggs • George Sewell – Baker • Norman Bird – Vicar • George A. Cooper – Cooper • Robin Parkinson – Desmond • Ian Lavender – Platt • Robert Gillespie – Gasman • Anthony Sharp – Col. De Vere-Brown • John Clive – Samaritan • Judy Buxton – Caroline • Peter Bowles – Hilary • David Swift – Gray • Ann Beach – Mrs. Brent • Roger Brierley – Osborne • Derek Francis – Mr. French • David Daker – Jim Brent • Diana King – Mrs Armitage • Peter Jeffrey – Ambrose • Deborah Watling – Lorna • Andrew Sachs – Snell • Avis Bunnage – Veronica • Brian Peck – Ron • John Quayle – Groom • Joan Sanderson – Mother • Gretchen Franklin – Aunt Maud • Roy Barraclough – Barman ⸻ Fair Use Notice This video may include copyrighted material used under the fair use doctrine (Section 107 of the Copyright Act) for purposes like criticism, commentary, and education.