Steptoe and Son 1962

Overview

Steptoe and Son is a British television sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson that debuted in 1962. The program centers on a father and son, portrayed by actors Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett, who earn their living by selling used items. The characters reside on Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street located in Shepherd's Bush, London. The series features a theme tune titled Old Ned, which was composed by Ron Grainer. The BBC originally broadcast four series of the program between 1962 and 1965, followed by a second run of episodes that aired from 1970 to 1974. In 2004, the show was voted 15th in a BBC poll to determine Britain's Best Sitcom. The format of the series was adapted internationally, resulting in remakes including Sanford and Son in the United States, Albert and Herbert in Sweden, and Stiefbeen en zoon in the Netherlands. The program remains a notable example of British situation comedy produced by the BBC.