One Foot in the Grave (1990)

About This Series

One Foot in the Grave is a comedy series created by David Renwick. Its leading cast includes Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie and Doreen Mantle. It premiered on January 4, 1990 on BBC One. TMDB lists 6 seasons and 36 episodes so far and has ended.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Trailer

One foot in the grave bbc 1 trailer 1997 · plays from YouTube

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
• G Gordon Peters Ronnie 3 episodes
• John Rutland Wilfred 2 episodes
• Enn Reitel Tramp 2 episodes
• Jonathan Kydd Market Stall-holder 2 episodes
• P Peter Corey Mr. Prout 2 episodes
• Damaris Hayman Elderly Lady 2 episodes
• Christopher Ryan McKendrick Twins 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

• Series 11990 · 6 episodes
• Series 21990 · 6 episodes
• Series 31992 · 6 episodes
• Series 41993 · 6 episodes
• Series 51994 · 6 episodes
• Series 62000 · 6 episodes
• Specials1990 · 10 episodes