British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th June 1962

BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC 12:31pm
29 min
BBC radio microphone. Copyright: BBC

Workers' Playtime

Episode 52

Long-running lunchtime variety series broadcast live from workplaces across Britain.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:45pm
30 min
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economist

Harold is frustrated at his father's low standards and unwillingness to sell any of their goods, so itches to make some changes to the running of the business. His first idea: buying in bulk.

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