Rising Damp

Seymour, a smooth‑talking tenant with an aristocratic façade, is in fact a crook at heart. He attempts to swindle Rigsby out of his savings.

is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of a scripted drama, focusing on the interactions between its central characters. The title hints at the façade of refinement that underpins the story’s core conflict. In this instalment, the plot centres on a tenant named Seymour. He presents himself with an aristocratic air, speaking smoothly and projecting the manners of a gentleman. Beneath that polished exterior, however, lies the mind of a con‑artist. Seymour sets his sights on Rigsby, aiming to swindle him out of the money he has saved. The episode follows Seymour’s attempts to persuade Rigsby, using charm and deception to gain his trust. As the narrative unfolds, the contrast between Seymour’s genteel veneer and his dishonest intentions becomes increasingly apparent, highlighting the tension between appearance and reality. The interaction between the two men drives the story forward, with Seymour’s scheming pitted against Rigsby’s unsuspecting nature.