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:20/04/2025 at 20:30
Last episode
55:00


One Foot in the Grave
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.
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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.


A classic episode of the surreal sitcom with poor old Mr Meldrew again frustrated by circumstance. Victor's new interest in art gives his wife cause for worry.


Classic surreal comedy with Richard Wilson. Only Victor and his long-suffering wife Margaret could get trapped in a garden shed with a swarm of bees outside.


Someone paints graffiti on Victor's house, the central heating system is making a din and there's a smell in the living room. Laughs with the old misery guts.
Series 5
35:00


One of the great TV comic creations - Victor Meldrew. The misery guts gets a new job as a chauffeur and learns the importance of keeping an eye on the tank.
Series 1
40:00


The majestic sitcom. Margaret gets Victor a book from the library on coping with old age. And maybe keep-fit classes will take his mind off his enforced retirement.


The first ever episode with the original grumpy old man, Victor Meldrew. Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement with some difficulty.