One Foot in the Grave

One Foot in the Grave is a TV show on Yesterday. Sitcom featuring grumpy old man Victor Meldrew and the odd situations he finds himself in. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 36 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
Last broadcast:27/04/2025 at 20:20
Last episode
40:00


One Foot in the Grave
Another classic single scene episode as Victor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But their eventful wait then brings more misery.
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We do believe it! A new home security system threatens Victor's chances of sneaking off to see football on TV. Watch out for guest star 'Babs' Windsor.


Classic farce with Richard Wilson. Mrs Warboys moves in with the Meldrews after rain floods her basement home, but Victor feeling mellow after a stint of reflexology.
Series 3
40:00


More grumpy fun with hapless OAP Victor Meldrew. A trip to Whipsnade Zoo turns into a nightmare when Victor and Margaret become imprisoned like the animals.


Why does everyone wind up poor Victor? His brother Alfred pops over after 25 years away in New Zealand. And Victor is left in charge of the neighbour's house.


Grumpy old man Victor Meldrew battles against yet more surreal circumstances. Margaret becomes haunted by a chilling nightmare that she will murder Victor.
Series 6
55:00


The immensely moving final episode of the long-running sitcom, in which uber-grump Victor finally meets his maker. David Renwick leaves us with a twist.


King of the grumps Victor Meldrew faces more bizarre situations. Victor's decision to take up fishing leads to an encounter with humankind at its most primitive.


A sweltering summer's night during a power cut proves to be a trying time for Victor as a couple decide to test drive Victor's car without actually taking it.
Series 3
40:00


The cherished sitcom with the nation's favourite grumpy old chap, Victor Meldrew. The Meldrews are burgled and receive an unwelcome wedding invitation.
Series 2
40:00


A classic episode in which the whole programme takes place in the Meldrews' bedroom. Victor has a sleepless night and, naturally, Margaret suffers with him.


The classic surreal comedy with the great Richard Wilson. Victor and Margaret head off for a weekend by the seaside at their friends Vince and April's boarding house.
Series 6
40:00


The cloth cap-sporting old sourpuss hires a cleaner to help out around the house, which creates more problems than it solves and sets off bizarre events.


More unlikely quirks of fate conspire to torment retired curmudgeon Victor Meldrew in the classic comedy. A routine medical check-up has sinister implications.


Victor just doesn't believe it again as an artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper the plans of Patrick (Angus Deayton) for a quiet birthday.
Series 2
40:00


Brilliant surreal comedy with the masterful Richard Wilson. Mystery ensues when Victor digs out his ventriloquist's dummy - and finds it promptly banished by Margaret.


National treasure Richard Wilson stars in the grouchy sitcom. While Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society, Victor decides to be a comedy script writer.


A classic episode of solid gold comedy. Amid their decorating, Victor and Margaret are entrusted with the care of Kylie the tortoise for a week.


The Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, their new home is ready.
Series 1
40:00


Richard Wilson is the disaster-prone Mr Meldrew in this classic sitcom. The Meldrews' plans for a Greek holiday are distracted by a string of events.