One Foot in the Grave

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One Foot in the Grave

The cloth cap-sporting old sourpuss hires a cleaner to help out around the house, which creates more problems than it solves and sets off bizarre events.

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Series 6
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More unlikely quirks of fate conspire to torment retired curmudgeon Victor Meldrew in the classic comedy. A routine medical check-up has sinister implications.
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Victor just doesn't believe it again as an artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper the plans of Patrick (Angus Deayton) for a quiet birthday.
Series 2
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.
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.
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.
Series 5
One of the great TV comic creations - Victor Meldrew. The misery guts gets a new job as a chauffeur and learns the importance of keeping an eye on the tank.
Series 1
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 4
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.
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.
Why can't the Meldrews just have a nice pleasant day out? Naturally, a trip out on the river leads to epic complications for Victor and his long-suffering spouse.
David Renwick's masterly comic creation, Victor Meldrew. Roger, Victor's cousin, accidentally invites the couple to his 60th birthday. Big mistake.
Surreal situations serve to drive Victor Meldrew further up the wall. Victor's interest in tropical fish arouses the interest of the local Greenpeace branch.
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