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Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC
Steptoe And Son

Steptoe And Son

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1962 - 1974
  • 57 episodes (8 series)

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted. Stars Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett.

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Steptoe & Son. Image shows from L to R: Zita (Carolyn Seymour), Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited Film

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Steptoe And Son Ride Again. Image shows from L to R: Albert (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited Film

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Very Nearly An Armful - The Galton & Simpson Story. Image shows from L to R: Alan Simpson, Ray Galton Radio

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John Howard Davies: A Life In Comedy. John Howard Davies. Copyright: BBC TV

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The Galton And Simpson Playhouse. Copyright: BBC Radio

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Image shows from L to R: Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell Radio

Steptoe And Son...And Sons

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Comedy Playhouse: Where It All Began. Copyright: BBC TV

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Lost Sitcoms. Alf Garnett (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC TV

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Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC Radio

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Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC TV

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