Albert & Herbert 1974
What is Albert & Herbert?
Albert & Herbert is a television series first released in 1974. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 57
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1974
- Networks
- SVT1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Albert & Herbert is a television series first released in 1974. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by SVT1. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 57 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A scrappy father‑son duo navigates life’s mishaps in a crumbling Swedish townhouse.”
- Adaptation of the beloved British series Steptoe and Son
- Shows the quirky chemistry between Albert and Herbert
- Spanned several seasons and even a theatre play
- Humor may rely on Swedish cultural nuances
- Production style reflects its 1970s origins
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven comedy about everyday struggles.
The series is light‑hearted comedy suitable for general audiences.
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When was Albert & Herbert originally broadcast?
It premiered in 1974 and returned for additional runs in 1976‑1979 and 1981‑1982.
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows father and son scrap‑dealers living together in a dilapidated wooden house on Skolgatan 15.
Who played Albert and Herbert?
Albert was portrayed by Sten‑Åke Cederhök, while Herbert was played by Tomas von Brömssen after the first six episodes, which featured Lennart Lundh.
Is Albert & Herbert based on another series?
Yes, it is an adaptation of the BBC series Steptoe and Son created by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Did the series have any continuations or spin‑offs?
A theatre play titled Mordet på Skolgatan 15 and a spin‑off series were produced, the latter appearing in 1995.
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