One Foot In The Grave
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1990 - 2000
- 42 episodes (6 series)
The grumpy complainer and accident prone Victor Meldrew takes early retirement and finds he has far too much time on his hands. His long suffering wife and neighbours just have to grin and bear it. Stars Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman, Angus Deayton and Janine Duvitski
- Series 2, Episode 1 repeated at 8pm on U&Yesterday
- Streaming rank this week: 609
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Further details
Margaret has invited Patrick and Pippa round for dinner in order to clear the air between the couples, but Patrick - still convinced his neighbour is a psychotic maniac who targets him at every juncture - is apprehensive for fear of what may be in store.
Meanwhile, Victor is being plagued by someone who keeps hoax-calling the fire brigade out to him, causing great annoyance and inconvenience to all concerned. He's also organised a gathering of his magicians' group at the house, but when one of the members fails to emerge from an escapology trick, and another faints in shock, lunacy quickly unfolds!
All of that, and there's still dinner with the neighbours to prepare for...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 7th March 1993
- Time
- 8:55pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Richard Wilson | Victor Meldrew |
Annette Crosbie | Margaret Meldrew |
Doreen Mantle | Mrs Warboys |
Owen Brenman | Nick Swainey |
Angus Deayton | Patrick Trench |
Janine Duvitski | Pippa Trench |
Chris Walker | Fire Officer |
John Cassady | Window Cleaner |
Simon Fisher-Becker | Magician |
Vince Leigh (as Vincent Leigh) | Fire Officer |
David Renwick | Writer |
Susan Belbin | Director |
Susan Belbin | Producer |
Mike Houghton | Editor |
Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
Nick Somerville | Production Designer |
Richard Winter | Costume Designer |
Jean Steward | Make-up Designer |
Chris Kempton (as Christopher Kempton) | Lighting Designer |
Eric Idle | Composer |
Ed Welch | Composer |