One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave

ENDED6 Seasons36 Episodes7.6
NetworkBBC One
First AiredJan 4, 1990
Last AiredNov 20, 2000
GenreComedy
Runtime30 min
Created ByDavid Renwick

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. The series was largely filmed on location in Walkford, near New Milton in Hampshire, although several clues show that the series may have been set in Hampshire – possibly Winchester. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.

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Cast

Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew
Annette Crosbie
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew

Seasons & Episodes6 seasons · 36 episodes

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The Executioner's Song
E1The Executioner's Song
Oct 16, 200030m
Victor has a new job as a window-cleaner. Meanwhile, Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday are ruined after an unfortunate misunderstanding involving a modern art painting and Pippa finds herself in an adulterous affair.
Tales of Terror
E2Tales of Terror
Oct 23, 200030m
In Mr. Swainey's production of 'Nosferatu The vampire', the actor who was supposed to play the vampire doesn't show up so Nick asks Victor to take the part. He did. Later, blood was found in Victor's digestive system during a test - after fearing the worst, the doctors discover that the blood was from an undercooked black pudding that was earlier given to Victor by Mrs. Warboys! later that week, whie on their way to visit the dreaded Ronnie and Mildred once more, Victor and Margaret are shocked to discover that Mildred has killed herself while playing a game of 'Happy Families' - they are even more shocked to discover that her body is still hanging outside the house!
The Futility of the Fly
E3The Futility of the Fly
Oct 30, 200030m
Margaret regrets hiring an attractive cleaner to help around the house. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys has a couple of nasty frights.
Threatening Weather
E4Threatening Weather
Nov 6, 200030m
During a power cut, Victor realises that he had been right through the middle of an area affected by a siege as it happened. Making the power cut worse, it occurs on a hot Summer night. Victor had the misfortune to have a light fitting drop right on to his privates, a cigarette stubbed out on his cap and a mysterious pain that leads him to think that he had been shot as he passed the siege that morning. Things were made worse by the arrival of the incontinent, fat and irritating elderly neighbour, Mr. Smedley.
The Dawn of Man
E5The Dawn of Man
Nov 13, 200030m
Victor's new fishing hobby leads to an unfortunate encounter with a fly-tipper. Meanwhile, a visit from Patrick's gay twin brother leaves Pippa feeling mentally and physically exhausted, especially when Patrick sits on a cork.
Things Aren't Simple Any More
E6Things Aren't Simple Any More
Nov 20, 200030m
In the very last episode of 'One Foot in the Grave', Victor's decision to attend a school reunion unwittingly delivers him into the hands of fate. Margaret deals with the aftermath with the help of her new friend, Glynis.

About One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave is a comedy series on BBC One. The show first aired on Jan 4, 1990 and currently has 6 seasons and 36 episodes. One Foot in the Grave has ended after 6 seasons. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 85 votes. The cast includes Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie. Created by David Renwick.

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