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One Foot in the Grave

In this classic bittersweet sitcom from award-winning writer David Renwick, Richard Wilson plays the short-tempered Victor Meldrew, a man who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and to his misery frequently encounters them as well as enduring endless misfortune. His long-suffering wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie) struggles to cope with his rants against the world and the bad luck that befalls them. The hilarity that ensures is underpinned by a poignant, often darker edge little seen in most sitcoms.

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Cast & Crew See All

Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Warboys

Season 6 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Executioner's Song

33 mins

Victor is caught up in a police raid on a brothel run in the Chinese restaurant he has innocently visited. Meanwhile, one of the customers on his window-cleaning round is an artist so he sees an opportunity to please Patrick with a painting for his upcoming birthday; and at the Chinese restaurant, Pippa gets drunk and has a one-night stand.

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Awards

  • 1991 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Comedy Series - nominated
  • 1992 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Comedy (Programme or Series) - winner
  • 1992 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Light Entertainment Performance - winner
  • 1993 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Comedy (Programme or Series) - nominated

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