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 1Executioner's Song

The Executioner's Song. An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's birthday plans.

Episode 2Tales of Terror

Victor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications.

Episode 3The Futility of the Fly

Victor begins to regret hiring a cleaner to help around the house.

Episode 4Threatening Weather

Plunged into darkness after a power cut, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives.

Episode 5Dawn of Man

The Dawn of Man. Victor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive.

Episode 6Things Aren't Simple Anymore

Things Aren't Simple Any More. After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him. Some upsetting scenes.

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