One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series. The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems he creates for himself. Living in a typical household in an unnamed English suburb, Victor takes involuntary early retirement. His various efforts to keep himself busy, while encountering various misfortunes and misunderstandings are the themes of the sitcom. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.
Cast: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie
6 episodes
1. Alive and BuriedVictor Meldrew, 60 years old, is at last retiring from the rigors of his security guard job at Watson-Mycroft. Replaced by a talking machine, Victor soon discovers that retirement will give him just as many reasons to be grumpy.12CC29minJan 4, 1990
2. The Big SleepAs retirement throws more problems for Victor Meldrew's retirement, including a next-door neighbour's noisy party, a disturbing and puzzling rash and an atheist funeral, has Victor bitten the bullet?12CC28minJan 11, 1990
3. The Valley of FearAfter being mugged whilst photographing badgers, and having his house sprayed with the phrase 'The Man Who Lives Here Is A Turd', Victor decides to hold a crime prevention meeting.12CC29minJan 18, 1990
4. I'll Retire to BedlamAfter being stuck in the shed for over three hours, then forced to spend an entire day with his eyes closed after a visit to the optometrist, Victor cannot bear the trials of babysitting.12CC29minJan 25, 1990
5. The Eternal QuadrangleAlthough Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nudes.12CC29minFeb 1, 1990
6. The Return of the Speckled BandFollowing a food poisoning incident and problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well-deserved holiday, however this is only the start of their problems.12CC29minFeb 8, 1990
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One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series. The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems he creates for himself. Living in a typical household in an unnamed English suburb, Victor takes involuntary early retirement. His various efforts to keep himself busy, while encountering various misfortunes and misunderstandings are the themes of the sitcom. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Christine Gernon
- Created by
- David Renwick
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
