Steptoe and Son 1962
What is Steptoe and Son?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 55
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 1962
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A father and son run a used goods business together on Oil Drum Lane in London.”
- written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
- features performances by Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett
- limited to the provided material details
- older broadcast history
Watch it if you are interested in classic British sitcoms about a father and son dealing in used items.
This is a classic British sitcom with a comedic tone suitable for general comedy viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Offer Jan 5, 1962
- E2 The Bird Jun 14, 1962
- E3 The Piano Jun 21, 1962
- E4 The Economist Jun 28, 1962
- E5 The Diploma Jul 5, 1962
- E6 The Holiday Jul 12, 1962
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Wallah-Wallah Catsmeat Jan 3, 1963
- E2 The Bath Jan 10, 1963
- E3 The Stepmother Jan 17, 1963
- E4 Sixty-Five Today Jan 24, 1963
- E5 A Musical Evening Jan 31, 1963
- E6 Full House Feb 7, 1963
- E7 Is That Your Horse Outside? Feb 14, 1963
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Homes Fit For Heroes Jan 7, 1964
- E2 The Wooden Overcoats Jan 14, 1964
- E3 The Lead Man Cometh Jan 21, 1964
- E4 Steptoe a La Cart Jan 28, 1964
- E5 Sunday For Seven Days Feb 4, 1964
- E6 The Bonds That Bind Us Feb 11, 1964
- E7 The Lodger Feb 18, 1964
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 And Afterwards At Oct 4, 1965
- E2 Crossed Swords Oct 11, 1965
- E3 Those Magnificent Men and Their Heating Machines Oct 18, 1965
- E4 The Siege of Steptoe Street Oct 25, 1965
- E5 A Box in Town Nov 1, 1965
- E6 My Old Man's a Tory Nov 8, 1965
- E7 Pilgrim's Progress Nov 15, 1965
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 A Death In the Family Mar 6, 1970
- E2 A Winter's Tale Mar 13, 1970
- E3 Any Old Iron? Mar 20, 1970
- E4 Steptoe and Son - and Son! Mar 27, 1970
- E5 The Colour Problem Apr 3, 1970
- E6 T.B. or not T.B.? Apr 10, 1970
- E7 Men of Property Apr 17, 1970
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Steptoe and Son?
The series was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Who stars in the series?
It stars Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett as a father and son.
Where is the show set?
They live on Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London.
Who composed the theme tune?
The theme tune, Old Ned, was composed by Ron Grainer.
When was the series broadcast?
Four series were broadcast by the BBC from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974.