One Foot in the Grave (1990)

Series 2

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. The series was largely filmed on location in Walkford, near New Milton in Hampshire, although several clues show that the series may have been set in Hampshire – possibly Winchester. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.

Released Jan. 4, 1990 Episode 29 min 10+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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Watch Providers: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel

Production Companies: BBC

Network: BBC One

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

IMDb 4514

7.9

/7825/

Trakt

/150/

TMDb

/84/

Tomatoes

David Renwick
Director

Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew

Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew

Doreen Mantle
Mrs Warboys

Angus Deayton
Patrick

Janine Duvitski
Pippa

Owen Brenman
Nick Swainey

John Rutland
Wilfred

Roger Hammond
Mr Gillespie

S2E1 - 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, midnight

S2E2 - We Have Put Her Living in the Tomb

The Meldrews are given the responsability of looking after their god-daughter's tortoise.

Oct. 11, 1990, midnight

S2E3 - Dramatic Fever

Victor discovers a new talent - writing comedy. However, his views of comedy are somewhat different from everyone elses, and he finds himself without support.

Oct. 18, 1990, midnight