One Foot in the Grave 1990
“Who would have thought retirement could be so chaotic?”
What is One Foot in the Grave?
One Foot in the Grave is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 4, 1990
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 36 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
One Foot in the Grave is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 36 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Retirement turns chaotic for grumpy Victor Meldrew and his patient wife.”
- Sharp black humor about everyday mishaps
- Strong chemistry between Victor and Margaret
- Its humor leans toward dark misfortune, which may not suit all tastes
Watch it if you enjoy witty sitcoms that blend domestic life with dark comedy.
The series features black‑humor mishaps and may be too bleak for viewers seeking lighthearted comedy.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Alive and Buried Mytharc Jan 4, 1990
- E2 The Big Sleep Core Jan 11, 1990
- E3 The Valley of Fear Core Jan 18, 1990
- E4 I'll Retire to Bedlam Core Jan 25, 1990
- E5 The Eternal Quadrangle Mytharc Feb 1, 1990
- E6 The Return of the Speckled Band Mytharc Feb 8, 1990
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream Mytharc Oct 4, 1990
- E2 We Have Put Her Living in the Tomb Core Oct 11, 1990
- E3 Dramatic Fever Core Oct 18, 1990
- E4 Who Will Buy? Mytharc Oct 25, 1990
- E5 Love and Death Mytharc Nov 11, 1990
- E6 Timeless Time Mytharc Nov 15, 1990
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Monday Morning Will Be Fine Mytharc Feb 2, 1992
- E2 Dreamland Core Feb 9, 1992
- E3 The Broken Reflection Core Feb 16, 1992
- E4 The Beast in the Cage Core Feb 23, 1992
- E5 Beware the Trickster on the Roof Mytharc Mar 1, 1992
- E6 The Worst Horror of All Mytharc Mar 8, 1992
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Pit and the Pendulum Mytharc Jan 31, 1993
- E2 Descent into the Maelstrom Core Jan 31, 1993
- E3 Hearts of Darkness Core Feb 14, 1993
- E4 Warm Champagne Core Feb 21, 1993
- E5 The Trial Mytharc Feb 28, 1993
- E6 Secret of the Seven Sorcerers Mytharc Mar 7, 1993
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Man Who Blew Away Mytharc Dec 25, 1994
- E2 Only a Story Core Jan 1, 1995
- E3 The Affair of the Hollow Lady Core Jan 8, 1995
- E4 Rearranging the Dust Core Jan 15, 1995
- E5 Hole in the Sky Mytharc Jan 22, 1995
- E6 The Exterminating Angel Mytharc Jan 29, 1995
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of One Foot in the Grave?
It follows Victor Meldrew, newly retired, and his wife Margaret as Victor’s attempts to stay busy lead to misfortunes and misunderstandings.
Who are the main characters?
The series centers on Victor Meldrew and his long‑suffering wife Margaret.
What type of humor does the show use?
It combines traditional sitcom elements with black humour.
When did the series first air?
It premiered in 1990 as a BBC television sitcom.
Is the setting specific?
The show takes place in an unnamed English suburb, representing a typical household.
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