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One Foot in the Grave

Who would have thought retirement could be so chaotic?

1990 · 6 seasons · 36 episodes

Created by David Renwick

7.7

TMDB audience score
92 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 18h to watch every episode. An estimate: 36 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 30 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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Main cast

  • Richard Wilson
    Victor Meldrew
    36 episodes

  • Annette Crosbie
    Margaret Meldrew
    35 episodes

  • Doreen Mantle
    Mrs. Warboys
    15 episodes

  • Owen Brenman
    Nick Swainey
    12 episodes

  • Janine Duvitski
    Pippa
    10 episodes

  • Angus Deayton
    Patrick
    10 episodes

  • Gordon Peters
    Ronnie
    3 episodes

  • John Rutland
    Wilfred
    2 episodes

  • Enn Reitel
    Tramp
    2 episodes

  • Jonathan Kydd
    Chippie Joe
    2 episodes

  • Peter Corey
    Mr. Prout
    2 episodes

  • Damaris Hayman
    Elderly Lady
    2 episodes

  • Christopher Ryan
    Plumber
    2 episodes

  • Hilary Mason
    Elspeth
    2 episodes

  • Annette Kerr
    Lady in Tea Shop
    2 episodes

  • Nick Maloney
    Garage Manager
    2 episodes

  • Valerie Minifie
    Woman
    2 episodes

  • Katharine Page
    Margaret's Mother (voice)
    2 episodes

Seasons