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
Streaming rank this week: 743
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Richard Wilson says he'd 'had enough' of Victor Meldrew
Appearing on Desert Island Discs, One Foot In The Grave star Richard Wilson today reveals he was happy to see grumpy Victor Meldrew dead and buried.
Sarah Robertson and Myriam Toua, The Mirror, 19th June 2021Victor Meldrew to return
Victor Meldrew is being brought back from the dead, to suffer the indignities of the 21st century. Creator David Renwick has written a new novel called One Foot In The Grave And Counting.
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 2021Richard Wilson didn't want to play older man in OFITG
It's been 20 years since Britain's most popular grump, Victor Meldrew, was killed off in the final episode of the hit BBC sitcom. Two decades on, the stars reflect on the comedy classic One Foot In The Grave.
Richard Webber, The Mirror, 27th August 2020The story behind One Foot In The Grave's finest hour
Thirty years after David Renwick brought cringe comedy to the masses with One Foot In The Grave. Tom Fordy looks at the making of his masterpiece: The Trial.
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 3rd January 2020"I don't believe it!" Britain's favourite catchphrase
Victor Meldrew's infamous catchphrase "I don't believe it!" has been voted the nation's favourite of all time. "Don't Panic!" from Dad's Army came third, with the second being "Simples" from the Compare the Market adverts.
Grant Bailey, Metro, 30th September 2019Stars on life haunted by their catchphrases
How do actors cope with having their defining line shouted at them in the streets - for decades? Richard Wilson, Maureen Lipman and Tony Robinson tell all.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 23rd July 2019The Top 10 British sitcoms of the 90s
The 1990s were a period of renewed confidence in the UK. The economy continued to boom and Blair's huge majority made 'Cool Britannia' a phenomenon. Oasis and Blur fought it out as most influential band, and the Spice Girls were everywhere. What a time to be alive! Sitcoms didn't disappoint either, and offered a rich variety.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 13th May 2019One Foot in the Grave to return?
Annette teased: "I wouldn't mind it all being a bad dream and he's not dead."
What's On TV, 12th November 2018Gallery: 20 politically incorrect 'modern' comedies
Here are 20 recent comedies that wouldn't have been green-lit today.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 17th October 2017Victor Meldrew role almost went to Les Dawson
One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson reveals he originally turned down the part, thinking he was too young to play the cantankerous grump.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 26th July 2016