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.

The Wisdom of the Witch: Episode Image
Episode 0The Wisdom of the Witch

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

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Episode 0Endgame

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

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Episode 0Starbound

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

The Man Who Blew Away: Episode Image
Episode 1The Man Who Blew Away

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

Only a Story: Episode Image
Episode 2Only a Story

Mrs Warboys moves in with the Meldrews after rain floods her basement home.

The Affair of the Hollow Lady: Episode Image
Episode 3The Affair of the Hollow Lady

A local widow has designs on Victor.

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Episode 4Rearranging the Dust

Victor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters.

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Episode 5Hole in the Sky

Margaret comes into some money, and Victor helps a young Dutch girl get back on her feet.

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Episode 6The Exterminating Angel

Margaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road.

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