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 0Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother and Margaret has a heart attack.

Episode 0Starbound

Patrick's new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener.

Episode 0The Wisdom of the Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor.

Episode 1The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by some practical jokers, and then joyriders steal his car.

Episode 2Only a Story

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.

Episode 3The Affair of the Hollow Lady

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.

Episode 4Rearranging the Dust

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.

Episode 5Hole in the Sky

Award-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.

Episode 6The Exterminating Angel

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.

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