Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated
Andrew Warrington live on the same street as Nikki. Cook was upset to leave the role but agreed with their decision. He also noted that the character never fitted into the show because he was "relatively normal". Andrew Warrington Andrew Warrington is a fictional character from the British soap opera "Family Affairs", played by Simon Cook. He first appeared onscreen in 2000 and departed the following year after producers decided to write the character out of the show. Andrew is characterised as an intelligent and loving family man. Cook told Alison James from "Soaplife" that "basically he's an intelligent, responsible man who