One Foot in the Grave

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One Foot in the Grave

The cherished sitcom with the nation's favourite grumpy old chap, Victor Meldrew. The Meldrews are burgled and receive an unwelcome wedding invitation.

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Series 2
A classic episode in which the whole programme takes place in the Meldrews' bedroom. Victor has a sleepless night and, naturally, Margaret suffers with him.
The classic surreal comedy with the great Richard Wilson. Victor and Margaret head off for a weekend by the seaside at their friends Vince and April's boarding house.
Brilliant surreal comedy with the masterful Richard Wilson. Mystery ensues when Victor digs out his ventriloquist's dummy - and finds it promptly banished by Margaret.
National treasure Richard Wilson stars in the grouchy sitcom. While Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society, Victor decides to be a comedy script writer.
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A classic episode of solid gold comedy. Amid their decorating, Victor and Margaret are entrusted with the care of Kylie the tortoise for a week.
The Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, their new home is ready.
Series 1
Richard Wilson is the disaster-prone Mr Meldrew in this classic sitcom. The Meldrews' plans for a Greek holiday are distracted by a string of events.
A classic episode of the surreal sitcom with poor old Mr Meldrew again frustrated by circumstance. Victor's new interest in art gives his wife cause for worry.
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Classic surreal comedy with Richard Wilson. Only Victor and his long-suffering wife Margaret could get trapped in a garden shed with a swarm of bees outside.
Someone paints graffiti on Victor's house, the central heating system is making a din and there's a smell in the living room. Laughs with the old misery guts.
The majestic sitcom. Margaret gets Victor a book from the library on coping with old age. And maybe keep-fit classes will take his mind off his enforced retirement.
The first ever episode with the original grumpy old man, Victor Meldrew. Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement with some difficulty.
Series 5
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Award-winning comedy with the most grumpy of senior citizens, Victor Meldrew. The old grouch helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet, with a puppet.
Another classic single scene episode as Victor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But their eventful wait then brings more misery.
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We do believe it! A new home security system threatens Victor's chances of sneaking off to see football on TV. Watch out for guest star 'Babs' Windsor.
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Classic farce with Richard Wilson. Mrs Warboys moves in with the Meldrews after rain floods her basement home, but Victor feeling mellow after a stint of reflexology.
Series 4
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Victor's conjuring group runs into trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. And his new job as a lollipop man prompts calls from the fire brigade.
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I don't believe it! Victor is called up for jury service and ends up home alone, with only grumbling to occupy him. Richard Wilson provides a perfect comic monologue.
More great, dark comedy as the Meldrews are back from holiday and find that their neighbours Patrick (aka Angus Deayton) and Pippa have put their house on the market.
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