Who would have thought retirement could be so chaotic?
One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems he creates for himself. Living in a typical household in an unnamed English suburb, Victor takes involuntary early retirement. His various efforts to keep himself busy, while encountering various misfortunes and misunderstandings are the themes of the sitcom. The series was largely filmed on location in Walkford, near New Milton in Hampshire, although several clues show that the series may have been set in Hampshire – possibly Winchester. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.
The Pit and the Pendulum 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-01-31
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Victor is employing a workman in the garden, although he never seems to do any work. On the other side of the fence, Patrick has acquired a pet daschund called Denzil.
Descent Into The Maelstorm 0.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-01-31
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Margaret falls ills to nervous exhaustion that has been building up over the last 34 years. She has little chance for peace and quiet in which to recuperate, especially with Victor's problems with gorilla suits and the waste disposal system. She is however cheered by a visit from an old friend.
Hearts of Darkness 0.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-02-14
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: During a trip to the countryside with Mrs Warboys and Mr Swainey, the Meldrews manage to get lost. Victor leaves the others to try to find help.
Warm Champagne 0.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-02-21
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Victor returns from holiday with sunburnt feet. His mood doesn't improve, thanks to rows with the neighbours and the addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture. This gives Margaret a dilemma when she is contacted by Ben, a pleasant man who she met on holiday.
The Trial 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-02-28
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Victor has been selected for jury service. He hasn't been required in court yet, but he is on call so he is stuck in the house all day and must somehow beat his boredom.
Secret Of The Seven Sorcerers 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 1993-03-07
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Victor is preparing for a meeting of his magician's club. He now has a job as a lollipop man, but is being bothered by hoax calls from the fire brigade. Patrick and Pippa are due to visit the Meldrews' for a reconciliation meal, but Patrick isn't looking forward to the experience.
