I loved your reaction. I haven't seen Rising damp since it was first on telly back in the 70s. Some of the content here would be frowned on these days but it was just light hearted good fun. Best laugh I've had for ages.
Such a great episode! It would be so easy to not quite get it right for a Christmas special, but this one is brilliant. Thanks for checking it out ahead of schedule! 🎅🎅🎅
I think this is one of the best sitcom Christmas specials. The lovely Elizabeth Adare played Lucy. She is probably best known for her role as Elizabeth M'Bondo in the 70s children's sci-fi series The Tomorrow People, a must watch for me when growing up.
The actress playing the postwoman is Helen Fraser. She played one of Billy Liar's two fiancees in the 1963 movie 'Billy Liar.' Leonard Rossiter was also in this movie as Billy's boss, Emmanuel Shadrack. Rodney Bewes had a cameo role in the movie as Billy's mate, Arthur Crabtree. Rodney Bewes is most famous for playing Bob in the comedy series 'The Likely Lads' written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais who were also the writers behind 'Porridge.'
Leonard Rossiter also starred in "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin". Saw it on US tv, maybe in the early 1980s. Strange as it sounds. That simple but very funny show had a big effect on my life.
Brenda was brought in as a temporary regular for the second half of series two because Frances De La Tour was unavailable for filming. It was always intended that she would return for series 3. It was an interesting move as she is a totally different character and they turned a problem in an opportunity for some different story lines. It also shows that however strong the other three main characters are, its Rigsby and the writing that makes it great. Indeed that was proved for the final series when Richard Beckinsale decided to leave the show to focus on dramatic roles. Then they didn't replace him at all, and it still worked.
As you say, Rigsby would have been a natural for Scrooge, which, funnily enough, was a part Leonard Rossiter played in a touring production of "A Christmas Carol" in 1975.
Another great video Megan, seen every Rising Damp episode so many times, but seeing your reactions are like seeing them for the first time ! Keep them coming 👍
Haha! I knew you would feel sorry for Rigsby eventually. I'll bet you never expected to. I am sure a few other people have mentioned the 2 Porridge Christmas specials by the way. The first one is my favourite "No Way Out", that's from 1975 as well. Hope you can find it. I'd love to see you react to it if possible. Have a great Christmas!
It’s interesting to see you warm to Rigsby from the beginning… from wtf is this guy. To he’s not a terrible guy….just lost and seeing the world pass him by….
yeah this was the 70's a whole different world treacle, but you would no nothing about that, you was not on earth, I was so I understand him completely..
Megan I agree with you British comedy or British sense humour is the best. Please stay in UK despite it's problems it is the best most progressive country in the world. Cheers. Merry Christmas ❤🎉.
The girl playing Brenda is actually Canadian.
She's a hottie 😍
Long ago I actually had an audio book on cassette of Leonard Rossiter reading A Christmas Carol. He did it beautifully.
He would have made a brilliant Scrooge!
Don't know if you've seen it but Rossiter is great in 'The Desperate Hours' episode of Steptoe and Son.
I loved your reaction. I haven't seen Rising damp since it was first on telly back in the 70s. Some of the content here would be frowned on these days but it was just light hearted good fun. Best laugh I've had for ages.
Such a great episode! It would be so easy to not quite get it right for a Christmas special, but this one is brilliant. Thanks for checking it out ahead of schedule! 🎅🎅🎅
I think this is one of the best sitcom Christmas specials. The lovely Elizabeth Adare played Lucy. She is probably best known for her role as Elizabeth M'Bondo in the 70s children's sci-fi series The Tomorrow People, a must watch for me when growing up.
Gabrielle Rose (Brenda) is Canadian, not that you could tell from her accent. 🍁 😁
The actress playing the postwoman is Helen Fraser. She played one of Billy Liar's two fiancees in the 1963 movie 'Billy Liar.' Leonard Rossiter was also in this movie as Billy's boss, Emmanuel Shadrack. Rodney Bewes had a cameo role in the movie as Billy's mate, Arthur Crabtree. Rodney Bewes is most famous for playing Bob in the comedy series 'The Likely Lads' written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais who were also the writers behind 'Porridge.'
I love Billy liar and I have the dvds of the likely lads and whatever happened to the likely lads . Leonard Rossiter was an amazing comedy actor.
Leonard Rossiter also starred in "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin". Saw it on US tv, maybe in the early 1980s. Strange as it sounds. That simple but very funny show had a big effect on my life.
Brenda was brought in as a temporary regular for the second half of series two because Frances De La Tour was unavailable for filming. It was always intended that she would return for series 3. It was an interesting move as she is a totally different character and they turned a problem in an opportunity for some different story lines. It also shows that however strong the other three main characters are, its Rigsby and the writing that makes it great. Indeed that was proved for the final series when Richard Beckinsale decided to leave the show to focus on dramatic roles. Then they didn't replace him at all, and it still worked.
A GREAT FILM IS "THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS" WITH DAN STEVENS AS A YOUNG DICKENS WRITING "A CHRISTMAS CAROL". ITS EXCELLENT!!🌲🌲🌲🎅🤶❄❄⛄⛄
Brilliant reaction Megan, I was hoping you'd fit the Rising Damp Christmas special in this month! Love this episode! And Happy christmas!🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy Christmas 🤶
It's great.
You should definitely check out open all hours after this one, you’d love it which stars David Jason (Del Boy) and Ronnie Barker
Hi Megan , glad your keeping up with good old rigs by , keep going on it .have a lovely Xmas cheers
Thank you! Happy Christmas :)
Great reaction Megan
Probably the best Rising Damp episode.
Thank you!! It is a good one!
As you say, Rigsby would have been a natural for Scrooge, which, funnily enough, was a part Leonard Rossiter played in a touring production of "A Christmas Carol" in 1975.
Oh he did? What a coincidence!
Another great video Megan, seen every Rising Damp episode so many times, but seeing your reactions are like seeing them for the first time ! Keep them coming 👍
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoy them. Will do! 😊
Haha! I knew you would feel sorry for Rigsby eventually. I'll bet you never expected to.
I am sure a few other people have mentioned the 2 Porridge Christmas specials by the way. The first one is my favourite "No Way Out", that's from 1975 as well. Hope you can find it. I'd love to see you react to it if possible.
Have a great Christmas!
You're right! I never expected to feel sorry for him 😂 Thanks for the suggestion! Happy Christmas 🤶
Hello Megan
It’s interesting to see you warm to Rigsby from the beginning… from wtf is this guy. To he’s not a terrible guy….just lost and seeing the world pass him by….
😊😊😊😊 One of the best episodes ❤
This is RD's only Christmas ep.
A lot of people say Miss Jones is better than Brenda, however I like her a lot. Nice to see Alan have a girlfriend
Brenda was a decent distraction, but Frances de La Tour’s Miss Jones was sublime.
scrooge but never screwed even with the mistletoe
yeah this was the 70's a whole different world treacle, but you would no nothing about that, you was not on earth, I was so I understand him completely..
I was too and we held men like him in contempt then, too.
Megan I agree with you British comedy or British sense humour is the best. Please stay in UK despite it's problems it is the best most progressive country in the world. Cheers. Merry Christmas ❤🎉.
Prefer the longer hair😘happy new year