Steptoe and Son

Season 7

1972 · 7 episodes · 3h 30m in all

Harold pursues writing and acting while Albert becomes involved in family affairs and welfare matters. Their increasingly bitter disagreements lead Harold to seek help and even attempt to divide their home, but circumstances repeatedly force them back together.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Men of Letters

   21 Feb 1972 · 30 min

   The local vicar asks the Steptoes if they will write an article for the parish magazine on the history of their profession. After arguing over who will write it, Harold gets the job, while Albert decides to get his own back with a crossword puzzle.

2. 

   2. A Star is Born

   28 Feb 1972 · 30 min

   Harold is offered a role in a new play performed by the local amateur dramatic society. They are to hold a rehearsal at his house but are one actor short, so Albert is asked to take part.

3. 

   3. Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning

   6 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   When Albert's older brother dies, he and Harold go to the funeral and meet the other members of the family. After the burial, they come back to the house for the reading of the will, but the family are in for a big shock.

4. 

   4. Live Now, P.A.Y.E. Later

   13 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   When Albert gets a letter from the tax people, he confesses to Harold that he has been claiming for his dead wife. The two of them start to plan what to do, when the tax inspector arrives.

5. 

   5. Loathe Story

   20 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   Because Albert wins at most things that they do together, Harold tries to strangle him, while sleepwalking. After seeing a psychiatrist, he thinks he's cured, until he goes back home and finds out what Albert has been up to.

6. 

   6. Divided We Stand

   27 Mar 1972 · 30 min

   Harold plans to redecorate the house, but he and Albert can't agree on anything. The only solution is a drastic one.

7. 

   7. The Desperate Hours

   3 Apr 1972 · 30 min

   Two convicts escape from prison and break into the Steptoes' house, holding them hostage.