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One Foot in the Grave (1990)

7.7 6 seasons 36 episodes Ended

Comedy

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.

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Seasons & episodes

Alive and BuriedJan 4, 1990 · 29m

Victor Meldrew, 60 years old, is at last retiring from the rigors of his security guard job at Watson-Mycroft. Replaced by a talking machin…

The Big SleepJan 11, 1990 · 28m

As retirement throws more problems for Victor Meldrew's retirement, including a next-door neighbour's noisy party, a disturbing and puzzlin…

The Valley of FearJan 18, 1990 · 29m

After being mugged whilst photographing badgers, and having his house sprayed with the phrase 'The Man Who Lives Here Is A Turd', Victor de…

I'll Retire to BedlamJan 25, 1990 · 29m

After 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 optometris…

The Eternal QuadrangleFeb 1, 1990 · 29m

Although Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nud…

The Return of the Speckled BandFeb 8, 1990 · 29m

Following a food poisoning incident and problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well-deserved holiday, however this is…

Cast

Richard WilsonVictor Meldrew

Annette CrosbieMargaret Meldrew