

TV series
Steptoe and Son
1962–1974, English, on BBC One. Created by Ray Galton & Alan Simpson.
A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his own, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his father, leading to frequent clashes between the two.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 55
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S8 E6: Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard
Aired 10 October 1974
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- Ray GaltonCreator
- Alan SimpsonCreator
- Harry H. CorbettHarold Steptoe · 55 ep
- Wilfrid BrambellAlbert Steptoe · 55 ep
- Frank ThorntonButler · 4 ep
- Dudley FosterMr. Stonelake · 4 ep
- Bill MaxamBailiff · 3 ep
- George ToveySecond Man · 3 ep
- Tim BucklandCast · 3 ep
- Peter ThompsonCast · 3 ep
- Michael StaintonDavidson - Fingerprints Man · 3 ep
- Victor HarringtonRestaurant Patron (uncredited) · 3 ep
- Anthony SharpVicar · 3 ep
- Gilly FlowerDance Partner (uncredited) · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 January 1962
- Last aired
- 10 October 1974
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Steptoe and Son: quick answers
Is Steptoe and Son worth watching?
Steptoe and Son doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Steptoe and Son are there?
Steptoe and Son has 8 seasons and 55 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Steptoe and Son finished?
Yes. Steptoe and Son ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Steptoe and Son suitable for kids?
Steptoe and Son is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Steptoe and Son?
If you liked Steptoe and Son, try My Three Sons, Married... with Children, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Who created Steptoe and Son?
Steptoe and Son was created by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and stars Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell, Frank Thornton.








