Rising Damp this fact was planned to be a plot development in the TV series, but the death of Richard Beckinsale meant this was not possible. A feature film version was released in 1980, reusing several storylines from the television series. As Richard Beckinsale had died the year before, Christopher Strauli was cast as a new character, art student John. The character of Alan is briefly referenced, as having left. The film's theme song features lyrics by Eric Chappell and was released as a 7" single. The B-side features comedy dialogue between Rigsby and Miss Jones. Philip is revealed not to be
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