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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- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes aired
- 36
- Latest aired
- S06E06
- Total runtime
- 18h 2min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 January 1990 – February 1990 6 episodes
- Season 2 October 1990 – November 1990 6 episodes
- Season 3 February 1992 – March 1992 6 episodes
- Season 4 January 1993 – March 1993 6 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 9 months
- Season 5 December 1994 – January 1995 6 episodes
- the show was away for 5 years and 8 months
- Season 6 October 2000 – November 2000 6 episodes
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S04E01 The Pit and the Pendulum
January 31 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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.
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S04E02 Descent into the Maelstrom
January 31 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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's problems with gorilla suits and the waste disposal system. She is however cheered by a visit from an old friend.
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S04E03 Hearts of Darkness
February 14 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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.
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S04E04 Warm Champagne
February 21 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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 Margaret a dilemma when she is contacted by Ben, a pleasant man who she met on holiday.
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S04E05 The Trial
February 28 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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.
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S04E06 Secret of the Seven Sorcerers
March 7 · 30min find the promo
Show synopsis
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 due to visit the Meldrews' for a reconciliation meal, but Patrick isn't looking forward to the experience.