One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave78%

TV 1990-01-04 30m Comedy
★ 7.7 / 10 · 91 votes
Ratings
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78.1 %
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IMDb
7.9 /10
8,096 votes
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78 %
142 votes
TMDB
77 %
91 votes

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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Status
Ended
Runtime
30m
Seasons
6
Episodes
36
Studio
BBC
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
David Renwick
Cast
Richard Wilson Richard Wilson Victor Meldrew Annette Crosbie Annette Crosbie Margaret Meldrew Owen Brenman Owen Brenman Nick Swainey Doreen Mantle Doreen Mantle Mrs Warboys Janine Duvitski Janine Duvitski Pippa Angus Deayton Angus Deayton Patrick John Rutland John Rutland Wilfred Roger Hammond Roger Hammond Mr Gillespie Michael Robbins Michael Robbins Diana Coupland Diana Coupland Richard Lumsden Richard Lumsden John Cater John Cater
Series 1 1990 · 6 eps
  1. 1 Alive and Buried Victor 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… Jan 4, 1990 29m
  2. 2 The Big Sleep As 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 Victo… Jan 11, 1990 28m
  3. 3 The Valley of Fear After 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. Jan 18, 1990 29m
  4. 4 I'll Retire to Bedlam 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 optometrist, Victor cannot bear the trials of baby… Jan 25, 1990 29m
  5. 5 The Eternal Quadrangle Although Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nudes. Feb 1, 1990 29m
  6. 6 The Return of the Speckled Band Following 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. Feb 8, 1990 29m
Series 2 1990 · 6 eps
  1. 1 In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream When Victor and Margaret return from their holiday, they discover that their luggage has been sent to the other side of the world, and that their house has been burned down. Oct 4, 1990 29m
  2. 2 We Have Put Her Living in the Tomb The Meldrews are given the responsibility of looking after their goddaughter's tortoise. Oct 11, 1990 30m
  3. 3 Dramatic Fever Victor discovers a new talent - writing comedy. However, his views of comedy are somewhat different from everyone else's, and he finds himself without support. Oct 18, 1990 30m
  4. 4 Who Will Buy? While Pippa believes that Victor may have murdered an elderly blind man, Victor uses a benefit concert to re-introduce his ventriloquist act. Oct 25, 1990 30m
  5. 5 Love and Death When the Meldrews visit some friends on the South Coast, Victor is given a surprise. Nov 11, 1990 30m
  6. 6 Timeless Time A variety of bizarre factors, including a dead hedgehog, keep Victor awake. And if Victor's awake, Margaret isn't going to get much sleep either. Nov 15, 1990 30m
Series 3 1992 · 6 eps
  1. 1 Monday Morning Will Be Fine After a burglary Victor decides not to replace his television set in order to give him and Margaret more opportunity to get out of the house. However, a trip to the pub results in… Feb 2, 1992 30m
  2. 2 Dreamland Margaret is having a recurring dream about murdering someone who looks like Victor. However, it's Margaret who is starting to irritate Victor. That is, until she disappears. Feb 9, 1992 30m
  3. 3 The Broken Reflection Alfred, Victor's accident prone brother, is making his first visit from New Zealand for 25 years. Victor is not looking forward to his stay, preferring to act as a neighbourhood v… Feb 16, 1992 30m
  4. 4 The Beast in the Cage The Meldrews and Mrs Warboys get stuck in Bank Holiday traffic. Feb 23, 1992 30m
  5. 5 Beware the Trickster on the Roof Mr Swainey has brought Victor a present back from his holiday - an unlucky charm. Victor thinks that Mrs Stebbings' TV aerial is laughing at him and his resulting misfortune. Mean… Mar 1, 1992 30m
  6. 6 The Worst Horror of All Even a shed falling on him cannot upset Victor when he finally gets a new job. However, before starting work he must first contend with some unwanted visitors and a trip to the BB… Mar 8, 1992 30m
Series 4 1993 · 6 eps
  1. 1 The Pit and the Pendulum Victor is employing a workman in the garden, although he never seems to do any work. On the other side of the fence, Patrick has acquired a pet daschund called Denzil. Jan 31, 1993 30m
  2. 2 Descent into the Maelstrom Margaret falls ill to nervous exhaustion that has been building up over the past 34 years. She has little chance for peace and quiet in which to recuperate, especially with Victor… Jan 31, 1993 30m
  3. 3 Hearts of Darkness During a trip to the countryside with Mrs Warboys and Mr Swainey, the Meldrews manage to get lost. Victor leaves the others to try to find help. Feb 14, 1993 30m
  4. 4 Warm Champagne Victor returns from holiday with sunburnt feet. His mood doesn't improve, thanks to rows with the neighbours and the addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture. This gives … Feb 21, 1993 30m
  5. 5 The Trial Victor has been selected for jury service. He hasn't been required in court yet, but he is on call so he is stuck in the house all day and must somehow beat his boredom. Feb 28, 1993 30m
  6. 6 Secret of the Seven Sorcerers Victor is preparing for a meeting of his magicians' club. He now has a job as a lollipop man, but is being bothered by the fire brigade due to hoax calls. Patrick and Pippa are du… Mar 7, 1993 30m
Series 5 1994 · 6 eps
  1. 1 The Man Who Blew Away Patrick is preparing for an important meeting with some Japanese businessmen. Next door, Victor's stolen car has been recovered, but he isn't very happy about it. Then the Meldrew… Dec 25, 1994 40m
  2. 2 Only a Story Mrs Warboys is staying with the Meldrews following the flooding of her house and is starting to irritate Margaret. However, Victor is a lot calmer than usual thanks to the reflexo… Jan 1, 1995 30m
  3. 3 The Affair of the Hollow Lady Victor thinks that the woman in the greengrocers fancies him. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys has won a wax model of herself and the Meldrews are having problems with their door locks. Jan 8, 1995 30m
  4. 4 Rearranging the Dust When Victor and Margaret visit their solicitors in order to make a will they discover precisely why a waiting room is so-called. Jan 15, 1995 30m
  5. 5 Hole in the Sky Patrick is looking forward to his trip to stay with Pippa's brother after an embarrassing visit to an Armenian restaurant in order to attempt to make up with Victor. Meanwhile, th… Jan 22, 1995 30m
  6. 6 The Exterminating Angel Romance is in the air for Mr. Swainey when he finally invites Tania the nurse out for a date. Victor takes a new job as a chauffeur but rapidly wipes out his employer's beloved fl… Jan 29, 1995 30m
Series 6 2000 · 6 eps
  1. 1 The Executioner's Song 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 Pipp… Oct 16, 2000 30m
  2. 2 Tales of Terror 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 does. Later, blood… Oct 23, 2000 30m
  3. 3 The Futility of the Fly Margaret regrets hiring an attractive cleaner to help around the house. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys has a couple of nasty frights. Oct 30, 2000 30m
  4. 4 Threatening Weather During a power cut, Victor realises that he had been right through the middle of an area affected by a siege as it happened. He has the misfortune to have a light fitting drop rig… Nov 6, 2000 30m
  5. 5 The Dawn of Man 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 exh… Nov 13, 2000 30m
  6. 6 Things Aren't Simple Any More 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 afterma… Nov 20, 2000 30m
Specials 1990 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Who's Listening? "All the miseries in the world seem a hundred times worse at Christmas." Victor isn't in a seasonal mood thanks to Mrs Warboys' nativity play, a hostage crisis and 263 garden gnom… Dec 27, 1990 59m
  2. 2 The Man in the Long Black Coat Victor and Patrick's feud has continued and they now communicate via Post-It notes. Pippa is expecting a baby, while Victor is keeping an allotment and buys some radioactive horse… Dec 30, 1991 48m
  3. 3 Victor in the Bath For UK Comic Relief 1993, Victor spends 'just one more minute' in the bath contemplating the mysteries of life, from wrinkled fingers to microscopic insects. Mar 12, 1993 8m
  4. 4 One Foot in the Algarve The Meldrews are going on holiday to Portugal with Mrs Warboys. While Margaret is concerned about her approaching 60th birthday, Mrs Warboys is looking forward to meeting her pen … Dec 26, 1993 92m
  5. 5 The Wisdom of the Witch When Cousin Ursula dies the Meldrews have to clear out her house in the country, although a witch has predicted that Victor is about to come to an untimely end. Patrick and Pippa … Dec 25, 1995 60m
  6. 6 Starbound The Meldrews return from a long weekend away to find a man living in their shed. Victor is suffering from a hernia but this hasn't stopped him getting a job as a gardener working … Dec 26, 1996 59m
  7. 7 Endgame Victor and Margaret have new neighbours, the McVities, with whom they are actually getting on well. But for how much longer will it last, especially when Victor buys a haunted car… Dec 25, 1997 68m
  8. 8 Visiting Uncle Dick Short post-finale outing for the Meldrews in aid of Comic Relief (2001). Margaret is visiting a relative in hospital. Viewers are left wondering whether the series finale has been… Mar 6, 2001 8m
  9. 9 I Don't Believe It! The One Foot in the Grave Story Documentary celebrating 10 years of the popular BBC sitcom 'One Foot in the Grave', which ran from 1990 to 2000. Cast members and writer David Renwick discuss the series and a sel… Nov 20, 2000 30m
  10. 10 Britain's Best Sitcom: One Foot in the Grave Rowland Rivron pays tribute to Victor Meldrew , the irascible pensioner whose catchphrase "I don't believe it!" struck a chord with world-weary viewers everywhere. Contributors in… Feb 14, 2004 30m
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