Steptoe and Son

Season 6

1970 · 8 episodes · 4h 0m in all

Politics, family matters and changing circumstances bring fresh complications to life at Oil Drum Lane. The pair find themselves caught up in disagreements over their home, relationships and ambitions, while Albert's past also comes back into the picture.

Episodes

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   1. Robbery with Violence

   2 Nov 1970 · 30 min

   While cleaning the house, Albert knocks over Harold's china cabinet and destroys his valuable collection. To cover up the accident he invents a story that the damage happened during a robbery. Then the press get involved...

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   2. Come Dancing

   9 Nov 1970 · 30 min

   Harold's new girlfriend is a Come Dancing fan and she wants Harold to partner her in the local championship, but as Harold can't dance, Albert offers to teach him. All goes well until the big night, when Harold has a shock...

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   3. Two's Company

   16 Nov 1970 · 30 min

   Albert is thinking about getting married and brings his fiance home to meet Harold. Imagine Harold's shock when she turns out to be an old girlfriend!

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   4. Tea for Two

   23 Nov 1970 · 30 min

   During a bi-election, the local Tory party want Albert to entertain Ted Heath at the junk yard. When Harold finds out, he is furious and promises to do everything he can to stop it.

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   5. Without Prejudice

   30 Nov 1970 · 30 min

   When Harold finally gets fed up of the house falling down around his ears, the noise of the aircrafts overhead and the cars in the street, he persuades Albert to move to a more upmarket neighbourhood.

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   6. Pot Black

   7 Dec 1970 · 30 min

   Harold buys a second hand snooker table and has it set up in the front room. He is obsessed with beating Albert at least in one sport, even if it takes all night.

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   7. The Three Feathers

   14 Dec 1970 · 30 min

   When Harold buys a 19th century commode from a lady during his round, he thinks he has made a killing, but Albert has second thoughts.

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   8. Cuckoo in the Nest

   20 Dec 1970 · 30 min

   Out of the blue, Albert's long lost son Arthur shows up from Australia, and much to Harold's horror, Albert offers him a partnership in their business, until he learns that Arthur is a lazy good-for-nothing.