One Foot in the Grave

Name: One Foot in the Grave
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1990-01-04
Cast: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle

Network:BBC One

Comedy

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Aired on Nov 20, 2000, 9:15 PM

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Description

Curmudgeonly Victor Meldrew, forced to take early retirement from his job as a security guard, rails at the trials and tribulations of modern life as he tries to keep himself busy. His long-suffering wife, Margaret, is frequently exasperated by his misfortunes. Neighbours Patrick and Pippa Trench and family friend Jean Warboys are common witnesses to Victor's antics.

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 32 min
Premiered: January 4, 1990
Ended: November 20, 2000
Schedule: Monday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (6 Seasons · 36 Episodes)

The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

Oct 16, 2000

35 min

Tales of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser.

Oct 23, 2000

35 min

The Futility of the Fly

Victor begins to regret hiring a cleaner to help around the house. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys gets the wrong end of the stick when Victor helps the owner of a chip shop.

Oct 30, 2000

35 min

Threatening Weather

Plunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.

Nov 6, 2000

35 min

The Dawn of Man

Victor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.

Nov 13, 2000

35 min