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"One Foot in the Grave" (1990) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1990-2000

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
4 January 1990 (UK) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Victor Meldrew is a retiree with an attitude who seems to attract bad luck. If he's not driving his... more
Awards:
9 wins & 14 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
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User Comments:
One of the funniest British comedies of all time more

Cast

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Richard Wilson ... Victor Meldrew (42 episodes, 1990-2000)
Annette Crosbie ... Margaret Meldrew (41 episodes, 1990-2000)
Doreen Mantle ... Mrs. Warboys / ... (18 episodes, 1990-2000)

Owen Brenman ... Nick Swainey / ... (15 episodes, 1990-2000)
Angus Deayton ... Patrick (14 episodes, 1990-2000)
Janine Duvitski ... Pippa (14 episodes, 1990-2000)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min (34 episodes) | 70 min (1 Episode) | 60 min (3 episodes) | 40 min (2 episodes) | 50 min (1 Episode) | 90 min (1 Episode)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
New Zealand:PG (season 1) | Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Algarve, Portugal more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Although "I don't believe it" is the catchphrase of the show, the first time Victor said it was in the last few minutes of "The Return of the Speckled Band" - the final episode of the first series. more
Quotes:
Victor Meldrew: What in the name of Sanity?! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "Comedy Connections: One Foot in the Grave (#5.1)" (2007) more

FAQ

Does Margaret kill Glynis in the final episode?
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3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
One of the funniest British comedies of all time, 21 May 2001
Author: phoenix_809 from Brisbane, Australia

I happened across this show quite by accident whilst channel surfing on Christmas Eve a couple of years back. I came across this show featuring a couple in their sixties: him a catankerous old codger who seemed to be a magnet for misfortune and trouble; her, his wife who suffered his constant moanings and groanings. Through the plot, which involved all manner of mayhem, I simply could not stop laughing. Unfortunately, it was only a one-off to fill time on the night: I did not hear of more episodes of this show until six months or more later. However, it again disappeared after only a handful of episodes, until six weeks ago it returned to my television screen. However, tonight I have just watched the final episode (ever), which leads me to believe its seasons were very short indeed.

Anyone who has not seen this show will do well to find videos of it. And those who have not seen the finale for the show, watch it. From the first time you hear Victor Meldrew's famous signature quote, "I do not BELIEVE this!", you'll be hooked. 10/10

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