TV series
One Foot in the Grave
1990–2000, English, on BBC One. Created by David Renwick.
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. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 36
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S6 E6: Things Aren't Simple Any More
Aired 20 November 2000
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- David RenwickCreator
- Richard WilsonVictor Meldrew · 36 ep
- Annette CrosbieMargaret Meldrew · 35 ep
- Doreen MantleMrs. Warboys · 15 ep
- Owen BrenmanNick Swainey · 12 ep
- Janine DuvitskiPippa · 10 ep
- Angus DeaytonPatrick · 10 ep
- Gordon PetersRonnie · 3 ep
- John RutlandWilfred · 2 ep
- Enn ReitelVoice on Phone (voice) · 2 ep
- Jonathan KyddChippie Joe · 2 ep
- Peter CoreyMr. Prout · 2 ep
- Damaris HaymanReceptionist · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 January 1990
- Last aired
- 20 November 2000
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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One Foot in the Grave: quick answers
Is One Foot in the Grave worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of One Foot in the Grave are there?
One Foot in the Grave has 6 seasons and 36 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is One Foot in the Grave finished?
Yes. One Foot in the Grave ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is One Foot in the Grave on?
One Foot in the Grave is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
One Foot in the Grave parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for One Foot in the Grave yet.
What shows are like One Foot in the Grave?
If you liked One Foot in the Grave, try Cosby, American Housewife, Harry Hill's TV Burp.
Who created One Foot in the Grave?
One Foot in the Grave was created by David Renwick and stars Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle.