One of the best British sitcoms ever. The chemistry between the four main characters, Rigsby, Miss Jones, Alan and Philip was wonderful, creating a series of hilarious episodes, I'll never get tired of watching. So many memorable moments in this great series.
@logicalnetwork1611
2 жыл бұрын
The chemistry was electrifying between the cast. Leonard was a great actor. Few matched his greatness in comedy.
@1954real
2 жыл бұрын
It actually gets better and better, my favourite comedy.
@tonywilkinson6895
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter was a fantastic actor. I don't think he ever gave a bad performance. 👌
@PassportToPimlico
2 жыл бұрын
Along with this show, you must also single out "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" as his finest role.
@MakoyUnggoy
2 жыл бұрын
@@PassportToPimlico He already did
@TheHandsomeman
2 жыл бұрын
@@PassportToPimlico Nah! Rigsby was his finest.
@PassportToPimlico
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHandsomeman Possibly. Or even... kzitem.info/news/bejne/1aNrvYqupXyQkm0
@johnlewis9158
2 жыл бұрын
No reaction channel for some unknown has ever done a reaction to till death do us part which is considered by many to be best British comedy of all time. A bit of trivia Till death us do part was going to be aired in America,But the studio bosses decided the content was way to strong for American audience so they did there own version of the show. The show was called all in the family and Alf Garnett was replaced by Al Bundy
@sas2300
2 жыл бұрын
Did you know that young student guy with long hair was Kate Beckinsale dad? He died aged 31when she was only 6. He was in a few decent comedy series, I think he's someone we missed the best of unfortunately.
@nickmacdonald9535
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter was also a very kindly man who had a great passion for philatily. Near to where he lived was a childrens' home and he would go there and teach young kids the joy of stamp collecting. One of those kids is now an internationally recognised authority on the subject.
@BigyetiTechnologies
2 жыл бұрын
I think what it is about Rising Damp is that it's very dialogue heavy between the characters , and they talk quite quickly so it's one brilliant line after another.
@philproffitt8363
2 жыл бұрын
In 1970s Britain...we didn't have perverts...just 'nocturnal pole-vaulters' :-))
@susanashcroft2674
2 жыл бұрын
The comedic banter and one liners between this cast are priceless, as is your laughter Alan. Thanks.
@themanftheworld8439
2 жыл бұрын
Rising Damp 70s classic comedy.
@lextex3280
2 жыл бұрын
Still just as funny today as when it first came out. Loved Rising Damp.
@stephenfox8685
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting fact - Richard Beckinsale, who plays Alan, is the father of Hollywood actress Kate Beckinsale. (Underworld Movies) Unfortunately, he died very, very young. Around this age, I believe. PS Frances De La Tourre, who plays Ruth, also played Madamw Maxine in Harry Potter 4.
@stingray4real
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell played Colonel Freeman in the cult sci-fi TV show UFO.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell played the long suffering boss of the two detectives played by Jasper Carrot and Robert Powell in the comedy series The Detectives. He showed his great comedy acting skills in that series, there were some really funny episodes, but it doesn't seem to get much of a mention these days!
@kittykatja5961
2 жыл бұрын
Rigsby just had to walk into the room, he didn't have to say a word, his facial expressions spoke volumes. He was a genius comic, pity he went early, same as Alan, so young.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, l agree, the same could be said of Tommy Cooper and Eric Morecambe.
@stormhawk3319
2 жыл бұрын
“They’re very sensitive in the groin” “So am I sir”
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
Said in that dead pan reply, even funnier!
@stingray4real
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter played an escaped convict in an episode of Steptoe and Son the UK version of Sanford & Son.
@stephenfox8685
2 жыл бұрын
Yahoo! I knew you'd come back to this. Just wait until you see the other series. You'll be on the floor.
@nicolaausten6758
2 жыл бұрын
Harvest Festivals !. PMSL, my dad said that once making reference to Old Mrs Marriotts knickers on the line next door , we were fixing a gate in the shed. I asked him, " harvest festivals?", he said, they were pants made to have everything safely gathered in!. It became relevant in time. Much love from the UK X
@bigmal1690
2 жыл бұрын
It's cool I get to see these shows again because I barely remember them, most are before my time but I did see most of them when they repeated them in the 80s & 90s and seeing an Americans reaction to them is a fun way to watch them again
@brianmason8059
2 жыл бұрын
Alan aka Richard Beckinsale Aka Kate Beckinsale dad. Who unfortunately died at a very early age. But Damn you can see the resemblance
@atorthefightingeagle9813
2 жыл бұрын
I remember Leonard in the Cinzano adverts with Joan Collins. He was also in Kubrick's 2001 Space Odyssey. Recommend again his turn in an episode of Steptoe and Son "The Desperate Hours" as an escaped prisoner. Classic. I'm sure others have mentioned Richard Beckinsale is the father of Hollywood actress Kate Beckinsale best known for the Underworld films. His most well known role was as Lenny Godber in Porridge with Ronnie Barker. He died of a heart attack in 1979 at the age of just 32. Leonard Rossiter passed in 1984. George Sewell was a gangster in the 1971 classic Get Carter with Michael Caine.
@PassportToPimlico
2 жыл бұрын
It's said that with Steptoe and Son, both Rossiter and Corbett saw in the other the quality of comic actor that would bring out the best in them.
@startledmoose
2 жыл бұрын
@@PassportToPimlico The writers, Galton and Simpson, said that Corbett definitely knew he had to raise his game with Rossiter as a guest star. Rossiter had also appeared earlier in the series as a Welsh conman who sold the Steptoes a load of lead, which turned out to have come off their own roof.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell showed his comedy acting skills in The Detectives, playing the long suffering boss of the two detectives played by Jasper Carrot and Robert Powell. Some of those episodes were hilarious!
@mikegrace
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithjones7390 just been watching them ,so funny
@paulgoodwin3642
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard rossiter was also in a pow film called king rat.
@andyblogger1
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell, the guy who plays the false detective, once bumped into me coming out of a shop on Bromley High Street. It was Christmas 1992 and he had a part in the pantomime at the local Churchill Theatre.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell played the long suffering boss of the two detectives played by Jasper Carrot and Robert Powell in the comedy series The Detectives. He showed his great comedy acting skills in that series, there were some really funny episodes, but it doesn't seem to get much of a mention these days.
@MuckMan_Movies
2 жыл бұрын
Rising Damp is class. Has anyone recommended Porridge (Ronnie Barker & Richard Beckinsale) to you yet? It's top tier British sitcom!
@davidjb-750
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully written and acted sitcom. I feel it’s been neglected by the British broadcasting of late so it’s great to see them being reacted to. People may argue it’s comedy of it’s time and would be considered racist now but it’s Rigsby’s narrow mindedness we’re laughing at not Richard and that’s what the writers did so wonderfully.
@MrDibbsey
2 жыл бұрын
It's used to be on ITV3 regularly, but I suspect the rights have probably been sold to one of the pay for view channels now.
@paddybpaddyb9940
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to nit-pick, but it was writer not writers. These were the days when they didn't need a football team of writers to knock out 30 minutes of comedy.
@SarahWilson-fv5vo
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant comedy, loved Rigsby
@TheHandsomeman
2 жыл бұрын
He's a Landlord!
@andrewdoubtfire4700
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait until you get to the “Grey Lady” episode in the next series. We’re gunna hear that laugh a lot.
@bobbierocksbuster5584
2 жыл бұрын
Funniest episode ever Andrew
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
A couple my favourites are All Our Yesterday's with Spooner the wrestler and The Cocktail Hour.
@mikegrace
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithjones7390 and stage struck
@MsGilly60
2 жыл бұрын
The late great Richard Beckinsale and the fantastic Leonard Rossiter
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've enjoyed watching two actors working together any more than those two!
@deadcatthinks6725
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter was going to be Wadsworth, the butler in Clue, but died before filming could start.
@damianleah6744
2 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your reaction to Rising Damp. Brilliant 🤣👍😎
@markwinstanley4898
7 ай бұрын
Timing and Delivery is just perfect
@2learn4ever
2 жыл бұрын
"Who wants to see Miss Jones' s Harvest Festivals!". Great line delivered by Richard Beckinsale in that episode. Brilliant! Wait until you see Beckinsale in Porridge!
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
The sad thing is, what Rigsby says to the police officer about the Intruder having a pat on the head, told not to be a naughty boy and three doctors saying he had trouble with potty training in early infancy is about right!
@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg
2 жыл бұрын
I think you’d love This Country too. Great reaction, love Rising Damp.
@paulmcdonough1093
2 жыл бұрын
len rossitter died in 1984 he was from liverpool england ,he was a total pro as a actor a workaholic
@quinnpaddock4241
2 жыл бұрын
A classic example of British sitcoms Leonard rossitier was in the old steptoe n son series was very funny as stalking landlord rigsby
@sargonsblackgrandfather2072
2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny I honestly thought Rising Damp would be a little too niche and old for a modern American sensibility but I guess quality really does endure.
@rra8973
2 жыл бұрын
What a treat love this show such genius from every character
@TheHandsomeman
2 жыл бұрын
Second season, "Things that go bump in the night" Highlerrious!
@anitahargreaves9526
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this so much. Thank you. 🇬🇧😊
@bobbybigboyyes
2 жыл бұрын
Look up on KZitem a movie called 'La Petomane' ... Leonard Rossiter was the star who played musical notes on stage with his arse as he farted! .... Hilarious!!
@papalaz4444244
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter also played Joseph Pujol, aka "Le Petomain", the late 19th c. French flatulist, a megastar of the stage in that era, who played before Kings and Queens. A Flatulist is a performer who ... makes noises.... ok, a flatulist is a professional farter. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mZ2v02xnn4tlaWU&ab_channel=leonardross If you don't believe that.... there is the short film :)
@mariaefelices6543
Жыл бұрын
The chemistry of cast so pure ,brilliance ms uk
@highpath4776
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell, specialised as an actor in police, crime or spy films and TV programmes. Biggest series I think was ITV's Special Branch - rarely repeated in recent years. He managed to play cops and villians equally well ( not a cop that was a villian though - the Line of Duty stuff seems a recent invention ). Think he did a little bit of comedy appearences mainly sending the genre up as a guest on comedians shows.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell played the long suffering boss of the two detectives played by Jasper Carrot and Robert Powell in the comedy series The Detectives. He showed his great comedy acting skills in that series, there were some really funny episodes, but it doesn't seem to be mentioned much anymore.
@gazriley624
2 жыл бұрын
i guessed it was the cop too. i think i might have watched this episode when i was a kid
@markj5054
2 жыл бұрын
My 3 top episodes of Riding Damp are - A Body Like Mine, Food Glorious Food and Suddenly at Home, they are hilarious
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
Some good episodes there. I've got a lot of favourites, Charisma, Great Expectations, The Cocktail Hour and All Our Yesterday's are just a few!
@timothyking2248
3 ай бұрын
@@keithjones7390pink carnations
@gusshirnam3848
2 жыл бұрын
And of course, the young guy that plays Alan (Richard Beckinsale) is the father of actress, Kate Beckinsale.
@CRH957
2 жыл бұрын
And Samantha Beckinsale, who was in London's Burning and a comedy with Brian Conley called Time after Time
@globaltvandmovies4905
2 жыл бұрын
Top class comedy sit com. Writing and comedy timing of the leading actors and actress is outstanding. The fall and rise of Reginald Perrin comedy also starring Leonard rossiter is fantastic as well.
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
I love Rising Damp so much, l could never really get into The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. It did however demonstrate Leonard's versatile acting skills, I'll always remember him as Rigsby though!
@paulhunter7002
Жыл бұрын
Richard Beckinsale (Alan) was a great actor and died tragically young. His daughter Kate Beckinsale is also good actor and has appeared in many Hollywood films.
@TheGathumpus
2 жыл бұрын
the Box of Milk Tray was a play on the Milk Tray advert where a mysterious man duos a James bond act to leave a box of chocolates for the lady of his dreams.
@mairyhuff7102
2 жыл бұрын
.........All because the lady loves Milk Tray!
@michaelfitzharris1150
2 жыл бұрын
Hi EB, i would love to see you're reaction to the 'Seance' episode, it's pure comedy gold. I can see how much you like this great British comedy. 👍👏.
@paulwillard9687
Ай бұрын
Archie Bunker was based on a British character named Alf Garnett from a series called “in sickness and in health” and “till death do us part” .
@TurnFullCircle
11 ай бұрын
So much enjoy your reviews and great to see these classics again....all the best from the UK
@juliebaines6705
2 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your reactions watching this series my favourite comedy series. 🇬🇧
@brianmcneill1972
2 жыл бұрын
this is episode 6! Episode 5 is entitled All Our Yesterdays
@brianmcneill1972
2 жыл бұрын
All Our yesterdays is a classic Beardie! x
@robertwoolstencroft5946
2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the tv adds with Lenard Rossiter and Joan Collins
@hudsonrobert49
Жыл бұрын
Rising Damp 1980 Film, Based on the British situation comedy Rising Damp, which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. Stingy landlord Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter) manages to scam his lodgers, arts student John Cooper(Christopher Strauli) and medical student Philip (Don Warrington) making both pay for a room they must share. Rigsby's favourite lodger, Miss Jones (Frances de la Tour) flirts with Philip much to Rigsby's annoyance and when new upper crust lodger Seymour (Denholm Elliott) arrives she falls completely under his spell. It seems Rigsby's love for her will forever be unrequited.
@fedup3449
2 жыл бұрын
I used the "nocturnal pole vaulter" line in court the other day. My cellmate allowed me to post this. Much love to him, now.
@The_Oracle_of_time
2 жыл бұрын
I used to play squash with Leonard.
@jonowhitney5515
Жыл бұрын
Great judge,great judge.
@TheHandsomeman
2 жыл бұрын
She's a flirt! She loves men.
@jimmybrennan9249
2 жыл бұрын
If you like rigsby you must watch Reginald Perrin it is a must
@sonanderson6351
2 жыл бұрын
“After Anzio, every day is a bonus”
@highpath4776
2 жыл бұрын
Being On Ration = Not Getting It.
@BlueLeopard200
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great show.
@sonanderson6351
2 жыл бұрын
George Sewell was a great actor who specialised in policemen
@NicholasSadlier
2 жыл бұрын
I remember his face from so many TV series from my childhood - good to see him here.
@stingray4real
2 жыл бұрын
He in the TV comedy show The Detectives with Jasper Carrott and Robert Powell
@adam_meek
15 сағат бұрын
best sitcom evar.
@allanstewartmorrison2584
2 жыл бұрын
So happy when this popped up.
@petergreene8762
2 жыл бұрын
You will have to watch Al murray, time gentleman please!!
@calvaryapologetics
Жыл бұрын
I cant wait until you see the Bump in the dark episode. "Quite firm".
@neilrendell5630
2 жыл бұрын
You wasn't the only one who had an idea that he was the prowler, he reminded me of an episode of Only Fools & Horses where Del Boy, Rodney & uncle Albert go to the country to go fishing, they are warned by the police that a escaped convict is on the loose, when they reach their destination a similar scenario happens when a man pretending to be a policeman shows up but he is actually the convict who is a lunatic with an axe, by the end Del Boy ends up turning the situation around by playing an imaginery game of pool with the con for money
@tommydawsonnyc2490
2 жыл бұрын
There is also a Steptoe and son episode that is really similar as well that also stars Leonard Rossiter
@grumpleskiltpin3257
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you check out Porridge, another classic British 70's comedy
@andrewparry1665
2 жыл бұрын
My favourite comedy
@clayhead12000
2 жыл бұрын
I love this show. Richard Beckinsale died tragically young but his daughter, Kate Beckinsale, certainly inherited his talented.
@schubertuk
2 жыл бұрын
Richard's daughter, Kate, has good looks, and is an OK actor - but I've not seen anything she has done that is remotely on a par with what her father did. Hollywood blockbusters or not, Kate doesn't really make me care for her characters like her father did so easily, nor has she ever cracked me up in laughter!
@ftumschk
2 жыл бұрын
@@schubertuk Kate Beckinsale is very funny in real life, so perhaps the issue is in the quality of the scripts.
@hazelanderson1479
2 жыл бұрын
He’s also Samantha Beckinsale’s father, too. Sam looks like her dad, whereas Kate resembles her mother.
@michaelglynn2638
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers EB, I forgot how good these were. Glad you like them 👍
@alabama1413
2 жыл бұрын
Always brilliant! 😂
@sonanderson6351
2 жыл бұрын
Leonard Rossiter was in the intelligence Corps in Germany in 1945 (for the Allies, not for the Germans)
@bobbyboko6317
2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you love this show , a true classic 🤣
@elaineshakeshaft2830
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wicked it doesn't matter how many times I watched them they make me laugh all the time just love Rising Damp👌😂😂😂❤
@leighmonty13
2 жыл бұрын
Great series
@baronmeduse
Жыл бұрын
'Without some sex maniac bursting in...' Oh yes Rigsby.
@FM-vh3ck
2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Dick Emery yet? British sketch show.
@beecee2205
2 жыл бұрын
I see that you are also taking a peek at Love Thy Neighbour, which often gets compared to Rising Damp. Love Thy Neighbour was really only one joke though. Jack and Rupert didnt understand each other. Rising Damp benefited from having the peerless Leonard Rossiter (who Jack and Rupert couldnt compete with on any level), and a much better ensemble cast. and the incrdible screenplay of Eric Chappell, which is razor sharp
@keithjones7390
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@tomfoolery9749
2 жыл бұрын
You should checkout Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins Cinzano adverts, I believe they made six, they'd make a great reaction.
@johnbarber689
2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for your reaction to one of my favourite sitcoms ,you didn’t disappoint great reaction well done for working out early on that he wasn’t a real detective please do steptoe and son soon
@livestocknetwork320
2 жыл бұрын
You probably already know but Rigsby's cat is called Vienna...
@jasonward3175
2 жыл бұрын
Great show I used work with a bloke called ernie he was the dead spit image of Leonard rossiter we used to call him rigsby to his utter annoyance he was the source of our fun most days we used to rip into him non stop hiow he never quit I'll never know I bet hes still working there if hes still alive he was an old bloke then in the 90s
@marts500
Жыл бұрын
There are lots of British 1970's references in this...streakers for instance.
@GaryG1974
6 ай бұрын
I know this is only a comedy, but fun fact: The human body is 60% water not 70%
@alanmackie7012
2 жыл бұрын
Rigsby had an alibi. Just ask Vienna.
@n22turnpike72
2 жыл бұрын
As I told another guy on here watching rising damp u need to try 'The fall and rise of Reginald Perrin'... The humour is very subtle but it grows throughout the series, it also stars Leonard Rossiter! Link in next msg...
@scottharper6593
2 жыл бұрын
You could actually make a film out of that episode if done right The writing is genius
@paulgoodwin3642
2 жыл бұрын
I love the fawcets python episode that one always has me laughing.
@macca64100
2 жыл бұрын
have you had a look at rigsby on the fall and rise of reginald perrin
@anthonyhamilton8007
2 жыл бұрын
Check out porridge as well please mate,❤️from a disgusting sw🇬🇧nearly been taken out twice today by storm Eunice,once with branch flying past windscreen at 50 mph 2nd nearly got hit by dead fall at my mates canal boat later on,12’ rotten branch landed and broke on canopy as I was stepping in to boat🤣whilst under canopy. Lucky AF
@TheEclecticBeard
2 жыл бұрын
I've got one reaction to a clip for Porridge on here but they blocked it out of the gate, released it and then partially blocked it. That one is tricky to get up.
@anthonyhamilton8007
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheEclecticBeard 😉👍😎
@Maesterful
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone else remember the great late Rik Mayall in Bottom quoting the equally great late Leonard Rossiter? *Oh Miss Jones! Ohhhh Miss Joooones!*
@dalewalford2630
2 жыл бұрын
The golden age of UK telly. But um, Porridge dude when you get a chance. Peace out. 🙏
@TheEclecticBeard
2 жыл бұрын
Porridge gets blocked.
@dalewalford2630
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheEclecticBeard that's a shame. Maybe for your own personal viewing then.
@davidcooks5265
2 жыл бұрын
The beard's in the 🏠👍
@robwoof7837
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Boss apart from watching the programmes the reaction and micro movements you make the internal bitting of your kip when there’s a racial joke or comment made by Rigsby but please remember this and open all hours are programmes from different eras especially 70s Although not rite but Britain was a very different place and the racist ideas and groups like National front were thick on the ground and obviously times have changed for the better should we ignore those jokes or as has been said comedy should be with no boundaries as it is humour and this is sooooo Britain as young and slightly naive humour but what ever your thoughts it’s just funny my dad would sit me and my brother down in 70s to watch this so great memories thank you
@Chubby-Phil
2 жыл бұрын
miss Jones and Frank N Furter... never seen together in the same room..... :O
@eileentaylor1691
Ай бұрын
i bet its the inspector
@roringusanda2837
2 жыл бұрын
I'm almost positive that a detective works with a partner, especially when approaching the public... like all law enforcement. Same rule applies to legitimate "holy men" and women...monks and nuns are never just in ones...
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