One Foot in the Grave
Victor Meldrew, a man who, put simply, is annoyed by every one of life's 'challenges'!, has never been renowned for his patience and tolerance. When he's forced to take early retirement, he suddenly has plenty of time on his hands to rage against the petty annoyances of life and the people in it. His long-suffered wife Margaret just has to grin and bear it as her husband constantly moans and battles his way through his retirement years. Other regular characters are his neighbours, Patrick Trench and his wife Pippa, 'Family' friend Mrs Warboys and Nick Swainey, another neighbour.
To relieve the boredom after their TV set is stolen, Margaret and Victor head to the local pub.
Mrs Warboys recounts the murderous tale of a recurring dream had by Margaret.
Victor's brother visits all the way from New Zealand.
Margaret and Victor get stuck in the Bank Holiday traffic.
The Meldrews receive a bad luck charm from Mr Swainey.
The Meldrews attend the filming of a TV sitcom. Victor begins his new job as a hotel doorman.
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Richard Wilson | Victor Meldrew |
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Annette Crosbie | Margaret Meldrew |
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Doreen Mantle | Mrs Warboys |
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Angus Deayton | Patrick |
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Janine Duvitski | Pippa |
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Owen Brenman | Nick Swainey |
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Eric Idle | The voice of |
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Vincent Wong | Chinese Chef |
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Enn Reitel | the Tramp |
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Trevor Byfield | Salmon |
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Harold Goodwin | Window Cleaner |
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Jonathan Kydd | Chippie Joe |
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Richard Pearson | Alfred |
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John Challis | Jack the Burglar |
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Paul Courtenay Hyu | Chinese Youth |
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Hilda Braid | Mrs Skimpson |
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Richard Davies | Billy |
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William Chubb | Man in taxi |
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Gordon Peters | Ronnie |
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Mike Mungarvan | Policeman |
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Diana Coupland | Meg |
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John Rutland | Wilfred |
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Damaris Hayman | Elderly Lady |
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John Du Prez | The voice of |
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Jan Ravens | Pat Aylesbury |
| Director | Susan Belbin |
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| Writer | David Renwick | |
| Producer | Susan Belbin | |
| Nr Discs | 1 |
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| Layers | Single side, Single layer |