One Foot in the Grave

2002•6 series•Entertainment / Comedy

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Curmudgeonly Victor Meldrew, forced to take early retirement from his job as a security guard, rails at the trials and tribulations of modern life as he tries to keep himself busy. His long-suffering wife, Margaret, is frequently exasperated by his misfortunes. Neighbours Patrick and Pippa Trench and family friend Jean Warboys are common witnesses to Victor's antics.

Episode 1Alive and Buried

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement.

Episode 2The Big Sleep

Will a self-help book from the library or keep-fit classes take Victor's mind off things?

Episode 3The Valley of Fear

Victor's outing to photograph badgers ends up with him being mugged.

Episode 4I'll Retire to Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees.

Episode 5The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair with the model at his art class.

Episode 6The Return of the Speckled Band

Unexpected events distract Victor and Margaret, who are preparing for a holiday to Athens.

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