One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave is a TV show on Yesterday. Retired - but certainly not retiring. Original grumpy old man Victor Meldrew takes on the world. The award-winning classic comedy starring Richard Wilson. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 37 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
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One Foot in the Grave
The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men.
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55:00The 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.
40:00King 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.
40:00A 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.
45:00The 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.
40:00More unlikely quirks of fate conspire to torment retired curmudgeon Victor Meldrew in the classic comedy. A routine medical check-up has sinister implications.
45:00Victor 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.
35:00One 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.
35:00Award-winning comedy with the most grumpy of senior citizens, Victor Meldrew. The old grouch helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet, with a puppet.
40:00Another 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.
40:00We 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.
40:00Classic 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.
40:00Victor's conjuring group runs into trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. And his new job as a lollipop man prompts calls from the fire brigade.
Victor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day.
October 2025
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40:00I don't believe it! Victor is called up for jury service and ends up home alone, with only grumbling to occupy him. Richard Wilson provides a perfect comic monologue.
40:00More great, dark comedy as the Meldrews are back from holiday and find that their neighbours Patrick (aka Angus Deayton) and Pippa have put their house on the market.
40:00Why can't the Meldrews just have a nice pleasant day out? Naturally, a trip out on the river leads to epic complications for Victor and his long-suffering spouse.
40:00David Renwick's masterly comic creation, Victor Meldrew. Roger, Victor's cousin, accidentally invites the couple to his 60th birthday. Big mistake.
40:00Surreal situations serve to drive Victor Meldrew further up the wall. Victor's interest in tropical fish arouses the interest of the local Greenpeace branch.
40:00The superb, slightly surreal sitcom. Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboys' cousin.