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.
Monday Morning Will Be Fine 0.0
Air date: 1992-02-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After a burglary Victor decides not to replace his television set in order to give him and Margaret more opportunity to get out of the house. However, a trip to the pub results in a disconcerting experience with an old friend.
Dreamland 8.0
Air date: 1992-02-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Margaret is having a recurring dream about murdering someone who looks like Victor. However, it's Margaret who is starting to irritate Victor. That is, until she disappears.
The Broken Reflection 8.0
Air date: 1992-02-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Alfred, Victor's accident prone brother, is making his first visit from New Zealand for 25 years. Victor is not looking forward to his stay, preferring to act as a neighbourhood vigilante.
The Beast In The Cage 8.0
Air date: 1992-02-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Meldrews and Mrs Warboys get stuck in Bank Holiday traffic.
Beware The Trickster On The Roof 8.0
Air date: 1992-03-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mr Swainey has brought Victor a present back from his holiday - an unlucky charm. Victor thinks that Mrs Stebbings's tv aerial is laughing at him and his resulting misfortune. Meanwhile, Patrick and Pippa are having problems trying to sell their house.
The Worst Horror Of All 7.0
Air date: 1992-03-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Even a shed falling on him cannot upset Victor when he finally gets a new job. However, before starting work he must first contend with some unwanted visitors and a trip to the BBC organised by Mrs Warboys.
