One of the strengths of this comedy is you get the feeling all the actors are enjoying their parts. Part farce, part social commentary of a changing England. Good point about the internet. People know more now about Africa than they did then.
ichard Beckinsale died when he was only 31 years of age on the 19th of March 1979 of coronary artery disease due to suffering with cholesterol and Leonard Rossitor died on the 19th of October 1984 from a heart attack in his dressing room at the Lyric Theatre, London.
I don’t think it is overlooked it’s commonly known to be one of the all time great British comedy classics. It’s just it was shown in the 70s that newer generations may no be so aware🙂
Glad you revisited the show, I could see how uncomfortable you were with episode 1 but it is a really great show & they only get funnier & you'll actually see how Rigsby kind of looks up to Phillip as its all about class as he's the son of a chief
Leonard Rossiter was in 2001 a space Odyssey and Francis Delatour has been in many films,including a Martin Scorcese one.Bit pissed at the moment,so i cant remember which one.But look it up.Shes still alive and kickin'.
Just a heads up... Episode 3 should be 'A Night Out' I think one of the uploads to CZcams incorrectly labelled Episode 4 'Charisma' as the 3rd episode. Thanks for the reaction and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
In an interview with Don Warrington, there was no love lost between Leonard and the cat…the way he carried Vienna showed the poor feline wasn’t going to upstage the lead. Also, despite sharing a cramped room, nice to see Alan and Philip get on so well
As you watch more episodes of this, you'll soon learn whether or not you were correct about Philip and his stories regarding his past. Alan becomes a bit of a confidant in that respect, too. The writer of this series, Eric Chappell, went on to make another series after Rising Damp finished called, 'Only When I Laugh.' Which was set on a hospital ward and centred around 4 main characters. 3 patients and the doctor who looked after them. It ran for 29 episodes from 1979 to 1982. I don't think anyone else has reacted to the show, as yet.
If it hasn't been already mentioned (although it probably has), Leonard Rossiter also starred in the hugely funny and clever sitcom, "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin". I see by some of the comments below, some spoilers from Rising Damp have been posted, so I won't go down that road, thankfully. Check it out sometime in the future.
See if you can find another Leonard Rossiter masterpiece - The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin. Make sure you`re sitting comfortably in case you injure yourself laughing.
Richard Beckinsale died in his early thirties. He was also famous for playing Lennie Godber in the prison series "Porridge" alongside Ronnie Barker. He passed away shortly after doing the spin-off series called "Going Straight" I am sure you will be doing videos on that in the future.
Phillip was NEVER African or the son of a Chief, ha came from Croydon in Surrey the nearest he got to the African Serangetti was sitting under a tree in Hide Park London
This sitcom is followed by a film in 1980, which has a replacement character for Alan, his actor Richard Beckinsale having died the previous year. It not as good; it re-uses some of the plots in the sitcom. It's worth watching though, because we find out some very interesting things about Philip.
I bought the movie on DVD years ago, (along with the film version of, 'Bless This House', and, 'George And Mildred'), and although the cast tried their best, it never really worked despite the storyline using parts of previous episodes within it. Christopher Strauli, who replaced Richard Beckinsale, did an ok job, but again, there didn't seem to be quite the same chemistry between the main characters.
Phillip absolutely is, as we'd say up here in Glasgow, ripping the pish, by completely playing up to the ignorant attitudes of Rigsby, and to a lesser extent, Alan. lol Whilst in some ways, this show was very much a product of it's time, it was also in some ways, ahead of it's time. Eric Chappell wrote Phillip to be intelligent, articulate, and cultured, who was always one step ahead of Rigsby, always making him look very foolish. I hope you'll keep reacting to this wonderful show, it's great seeing newcomers to it discovering it's greatness. :)
He is pretending to be a African King. In the film they made late, in the early 80's, he reveals that he is not an African Chief and made the whole thing up. The episodes get better and better
It wa the same with the Alf Garnett character - he was the stereotypical racist - to be mocked and laughed at... Sadly, many took the character as something to be applauded A lot of British humour is based on self-deprecation...creating a foolish character to be laughed at (e.g. Basil Fawlty, Rigsby....etc)
The guy with the long hair isn't very well own in the US, but you've probably heard of actress Kate Beckinsale. He actually had 2 daughters. He died of a massive heart attack in March 1979. Here in the UK he was probably THE face of UK comedy in the 1970s. In the spin-off movie from 1980 is turns out that all the stuff about Phillip being bought up in Africa, having more than one wife etc etc is all complete rubbish. He was born and brought up in Croydon, London. To British people this is when comedy was comedy before the woke brigade came along and cancelled it about 8-10 years ago. Especially when it comes to comedy about race. Don Warrington (who played Phillip) was asked recently if Rising Damp should be edited to cut out parts they seem are racist, but most people here don't think that's the case. Don Warrington said "Absolutely no". So far they haven't so if they ever do I'll make sure I'll keep a DVD which features the original versions. In 2024 you never know what these stupid broadcasters might do. So far, it's OK with no changes. This is truly a classic in the UK. Does it get shown ever in Canada even if it was quite a long time ago before the wokies ruined everything? I love the way you've caught on already that all that stuff Phillip says is him just taking the piss. It took another three years for us to find out for sure. Don't forget to check out the rest of the series. Four series and one Christmas Special, plus the 1980 movie. 😉
Some comedy series attempt, usually with good intentions, to satirise the right wing or reactionary mindset. But they often fall into the trap of lionising the main protagonist eg the Pub Landlord (Al Murray) and Archie Bunker in All in the Family. The audience approval is palpable, unfortunately. I believe Rising Damp rises above this trap by always showing Rigsby as the loser, especially in contrast to Phillip. I do hope you stay with the programme as it gets funnier and funnier with each successive series. The dialogue between the 4 main characters and the plotting of every episode approach genius levels. Rigsby should be loathsome. He's racially prejudiced, a male chauvinist, a miser and a snobbish social climber. But Leonard Rossiter's portrayal of him, with all the acutely observed micro mannerisms, eventually makes us sympathise with his plight. We don't agree with him but we would like him to find love, for once.
exactly the same premise but she needs to be warned it's moor extreme in the language. The white man is the brunt of the humour but it uses frequent mild racialist words has a cheap laugh.
One of the strengths of this comedy is you get the feeling all the actors are enjoying their parts. Part farce, part social commentary of a changing England. Good point about the internet. People know more now about Africa than they did then.
Richard Beckinsale was also in Porridge with Ronnie Barker - Definitely worthy of a look.
Porridge excellent :)
ichard Beckinsale died when he was only 31 years of age on the 19th of March 1979 of coronary artery disease due to suffering with cholesterol and Leonard Rossitor died on the 19th of October 1984 from a heart attack in his dressing room at the Lyric Theatre, London.
so glad you have watched a whole episode , its one of the best , hope you will be watching more.
I love that youre reacting to this much overlooked series :)
I don’t think it is overlooked it’s commonly known to be one of the all time great British comedy classics. It’s just it was shown in the 70s that newer generations may no be so aware🙂
Total turnaround re: last reaction - so glad you get it now!
Glad you revisited the show, I could see how uncomfortable you were with episode 1 but it is a really great show & they only get funnier & you'll actually see how Rigsby kind of looks up to Phillip as its all about class as he's the son of a chief
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follow this series up with porridge, beckinsales other most famous tv appearance.
Leonard Rossiter was in 2001 a space Odyssey and Francis Delatour has been in many films,including a Martin Scorcese one.Bit pissed at the moment,so i cant remember which one.But look it up.Shes still alive and kickin'.
Leonard rositer was a genius at characters and comic timing.
Just a heads up... Episode 3 should be 'A Night Out' I think one of the uploads to CZcams incorrectly labelled Episode 4 'Charisma' as the 3rd episode. Thanks for the reaction and I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Ahh ok! Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for reacting to this, it's a great series.
No problem at all! I'm enjoying it :)
Glad you’ve gone back to this series. Really great watch.
In an interview with Don Warrington, there was no love lost between Leonard and the cat…the way he carried Vienna showed the poor feline wasn’t going to upstage the lead. Also, despite sharing a cramped room, nice to see Alan and Philip get on so well
As you watch more episodes of this, you'll soon learn whether or not you were correct about Philip and his stories regarding his past. Alan becomes a bit of a confidant in that respect, too. The writer of this series, Eric Chappell, went on to make another series after Rising Damp finished called, 'Only When I Laugh.' Which was set on a hospital ward and centred around 4 main characters. 3 patients and the doctor who looked after them. It ran for 29 episodes from 1979 to 1982. I don't think anyone else has reacted to the show, as yet.
It's in the film that we find out more about Philip.
Love Rising Damp, Only When I Laugh and Home to Roost, all written by Eric Chappell
If it hasn't been already mentioned (although it probably has), Leonard Rossiter also starred in the hugely funny and clever sitcom, "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin". I see by some of the comments below, some spoilers from Rising Damp have been posted, so I won't go down that road, thankfully. Check it out sometime in the future.
See if you can find another Leonard Rossiter masterpiece - The Fall & Rise of Reginald Perrin. Make sure you`re sitting comfortably in case you injure yourself laughing.
Don Warrington is also in Death in paradice. x
Part of Don's appeal was his accent. Most British people were used to black people with Afro Carribbean accents.
Richard Beckinsale died in his early thirties. He was also famous for playing Lennie Godber in the prison series "Porridge" alongside Ronnie Barker. He passed away shortly after doing the spin-off series called "Going Straight" I am sure you will be doing videos on that in the future.
He also in the romance comedy,the lovers
Phillip was NEVER African or the son of a Chief, ha came from Croydon in Surrey
the nearest he got to the African Serangetti was sitting under a tree in Hide Park London
Hi Megan .keeo on going with it : my favourite is s2e1 the permissive society brilliant
Another good episode, keep these Rising Damp reactions coming!😄😄😄
Thank you! Will do!
Kate's Dad
This sitcom is followed by a film in 1980, which has a replacement character for Alan, his actor Richard Beckinsale having died the previous year. It not as good; it re-uses some of the plots in the sitcom. It's worth watching though, because we find out some very interesting things about Philip.
oh interesting! Thanks for the info :)
I bought the movie on DVD years ago, (along with the film version of, 'Bless This House', and, 'George And Mildred'), and although the cast tried their best, it never really worked despite the storyline using parts of previous episodes within it. Christopher Strauli, who replaced Richard Beckinsale, did an ok job, but again, there didn't seem to be quite the same chemistry between the main characters.
The replacement character is called John, and his girlfriend has a dubbed voice for some reason, which sounds absolutely awful
Phillip absolutely is, as we'd say up here in Glasgow, ripping the pish, by completely playing up to the ignorant attitudes of Rigsby, and to a lesser extent, Alan. lol Whilst in some ways, this show was very much a product of it's time, it was also in some ways, ahead of it's time. Eric Chappell wrote Phillip to be intelligent, articulate, and cultured, who was always one step ahead of Rigsby, always making him look very foolish. I hope you'll keep reacting to this wonderful show, it's great seeing newcomers to it discovering it's greatness. :)
He is pretending to be a African King.
In the film they made late, in the early 80's, he reveals that he is not an African Chief and made the whole thing up.
The episodes get better and better
Love rising damp
It wa the same with the Alf Garnett character - he was the stereotypical racist - to be mocked and laughed at...
Sadly, many took the character as something to be applauded
A lot of British humour is based on self-deprecation...creating a foolish character to be laughed at (e.g. Basil Fawlty, Rigsby....etc)
In real life Leonard Rossiter and Frances de la Tour didn't like each other.
I do enjoy watching these videos 🇬🇧🇹🇷🇬🇧🇹🇷😊
I'm so glad! 😊
A lot of this is them pulling the landlord's leg, Bec he's such a prejudiced AH.
cobblers = rhyming slang :
"what a load of balls" => "balls" => "cobbler's awls" => "cobblers"
One of my favourite comedy’s Brilliant Richard Beckinsale would have been a massive international star in my opinion
oh yes I can see that!
The guy with the long hair isn't very well own in the US, but you've probably heard of actress Kate Beckinsale. He actually had 2 daughters. He died of a massive heart attack in March 1979. Here in the UK he was probably THE face of UK comedy in the 1970s. In the spin-off movie from 1980 is turns out that all the stuff about Phillip being bought up in Africa, having more than one wife etc etc is all complete rubbish. He was born and brought up in Croydon, London. To British people this is when comedy was comedy before the woke brigade came along and cancelled it about 8-10 years ago. Especially when it comes to comedy about race. Don Warrington (who played Phillip) was asked recently if Rising Damp should be edited to cut out parts they seem are racist, but most people here don't think that's the case. Don Warrington said "Absolutely no". So far they haven't so if they ever do I'll make sure I'll keep a DVD which features the original versions. In 2024 you never know what these stupid broadcasters might do. So far, it's OK with no changes. This is truly a classic in the UK. Does it get shown ever in Canada even if it was quite a long time ago before the wokies ruined everything? I love the way you've caught on already that all that stuff Phillip says is him just taking the piss. It took another three years for us to find out for sure. Don't forget to check out the rest of the series. Four series and one Christmas Special, plus the 1980 movie. 😉
Some comedy series attempt, usually with good intentions, to satirise the right wing or reactionary mindset. But they often fall into the trap of lionising the main protagonist eg the Pub Landlord (Al Murray) and Archie Bunker in All in the Family. The audience approval is palpable, unfortunately. I believe Rising Damp rises above this trap by always showing Rigsby as the loser, especially in contrast to Phillip.
I do hope you stay with the programme as it gets funnier and funnier with each successive series. The dialogue between the 4 main characters and the plotting of every episode approach genius levels. Rigsby should be loathsome. He's racially prejudiced, a male chauvinist, a miser and a snobbish social climber. But Leonard Rossiter's portrayal of him, with all the acutely observed micro mannerisms, eventually makes us sympathise with his plight. We don't agree with him but we would like him to find love, for once.
The social anxiety of Millennials is off the scale. :-(
How so?
Love thy neighbour is another race based comedy show...worth a watch.
exactly the same premise but she needs to be warned it's moor extreme in the language. The white man is the brunt of the humour but it uses frequent mild racialist words has a cheap laugh.
@@zaftra It was indeed a product of the 1970's. ( I was alive then, and remember it )
@@flumpah i was born in 1968
@@zaftra 1961 for me
Love Thy Neighbour has a good theme tune. Otherwise it was awful.
It means rubbish.
Philip is such a windup 👍
The episodes get better and better... and the racist elements fade away. Which is good.