Rising Damp Season 1

Right now you can watch Rising Damp Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 31 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Leonard Rossiter's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Rising Damp Season 1 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Rising Damp Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 1 of Rising Damp includes 7 episodes. It aired from January 1974 to January 1975. This season stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour and Richard Beckinsale. Leonard Rossiter and Frances de la Tour lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1974. Rising Damp Season 1 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Rising Damp Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Leonard Rossiter is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.