Rising Damp out of the house with a 'flea in his ear', defending Alan, apparently because Rigsby was offended the man assumed Rigsby to be Alan's father. Alan is immature and Rigsby does become something of a strange father figure for him. Philip Smith (Don Warrington) is a second generation British African from Croydon, although for most of the series he claims to be an "African Prince" and the son of an African tribal King. Philip's lies about his 'primitive' background seem most obviously an ironic response to Rigsby's ignorant remarks, and sometimes result in moments when Rigsby's gullibility and desperation lead
Andrew Warrington 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 wants the best for the people he loves. He cares deeply for his family. Unfortunately, these feelings don't seem to be reciprocated by certain members." Andrew arrives in Charnham as part of the new Warrington