One Foot in the Grave
1990–2000 · BBC One · 32 min · 6 seasons
S06E06 · Things Aren't Simple Anymore
Tue, 21 Nov, 8:15 am
After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver who killed him.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
The Executioner's Song
Tue, 17 Oct· 35 minAn artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.
- E02
Tales of Terror
Tue, 24 Oct· 35 minVictor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser.
- E03
The Futility of the Fly
Tue, 31 Oct· 35 minVictor begins to regret hiring a cleaner to help around the house. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys gets the wrong end of the stick when Victor helps the owner of a chip shop.
- E04
Threatening Weather
Tue, 7 Nov· 35 minPlunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.
- E05
The Dawn of Man
Tue, 14 Nov· 35 minVictor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.
- E06
Things Aren't Simple Anymore
Tue, 21 Nov· 45 minAfter Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver who killed him.
Cast
Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Warboys