Episodes
1. Alive and Buried
4 Jan 1990 · 29 min · 9.0/10
Victor Meldrew, 60 years old, is at last retiring from the rigors of his security guard job at Watson-Mycroft. Replaced by a talking machine, Victor soon discovers that retirement will give him just as many reasons to be grumpy.
2. The Big Sleep
11 Jan 1990 · 28 min
As retirement throws more problems for Victor Meldrew's retirement, including a next-door neighbour's noisy party, a disturbing and puzzling rash and an atheist funeral, has Victor bitten the bullet?
3. The Valley of Fear
18 Jan 1990 · 29 min
After being mugged whilst photographing badgers, and having his house sprayed with the phrase 'The Man Who Lives Here Is A Turd', Victor decides to hold a crime prevention meeting.
4. I'll Retire to Bedlam
25 Jan 1990 · 29 min
After being stuck in the shed for over three hours, then forced to spend an entire day with his eyes closed after a visit to the optometrist, Victor cannot bear the trials of babysitting.
5. The Eternal Quadrangle
1 Feb 1990 · 29 min
Although Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nudes.
6. The Return of the Speckled Band
8 Feb 1990 · 29 min
Following a food poisoning incident and problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well-deserved holiday, however this is only the start of their problems.
One Foot in the Grave Series 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in One Foot in the Grave Series 1?
Series 1 of One Foot in the Grave has 6 episodes, about 3 hours in total.
When did One Foot in the Grave Series 1 come out?
Series 1 premiered on 4 Jan 1990.