One Foot in the Grave: Series 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Alive and Buried
Jan 4, 1990 · 29 min
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
The Big Sleep
Jan 11, 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
The Valley of Fear
Jan 18, 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.
I'll Retire to Bedlam
Jan 25, 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 babys
The Eternal Quadrangle
Feb 1, 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.
The Return of the Speckled Band
Feb 8, 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.