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Steptoe and Son

  • TV Series
  • 1962–19741962–1974
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3K
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POPULARITY
4,259
138
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Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
Comedy

British sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone business in London. The intergenerational divide between the miserly Steptoe and his ambitious son results in comedy, drama and tragedy.British sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone business in London. The intergenerational divide between the miserly Steptoe and his ambitious son results in comedy, drama and tragedy.British sitcom about a father and son rag-and-bone business in London. The intergenerational divide between the miserly Steptoe and his ambitious son results in comedy, drama and tragedy.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,259
138
  • Stars
    • Wilfrid Brambell
    • Harry H. Corbett
    • Frank Thornton
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Wilfrid Brambell
    • Harry H. Corbett
    • Frank Thornton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)
    Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in Steptoe and Son (1962)

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    Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell
    • Albert Steptoeas Albert Steptoe
    57 episodes57 eps • 1962–1974
    Harry H. Corbett
    Harry H. Corbett
    • Harold Steptoeas Harold Steptoe
    57 episodes57 eps • 1962–1974
    Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    • Barmanas Barman…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1962–1973
    Tim Buckland
    • Herbertas Herbert
    4 episodes4 eps • 1965–1970
    Dudley Foster
    • Car Salesmanas Car Salesman…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1963–1970
    Anthony Sharp
    Anthony Sharp
    • Vicaras Vicar…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1970–1974
    Valerie Bell
    Valerie Bell
    • Dolly Milleras Dolly Miller…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962–1973
    Michael Stainton
    • Cinemagoeras Cinemagoer
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964–1970
    Bill Maxam
    • Policemanas Policeman…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1964–1965
    George Tovey
    • Delivery Manas Delivery Man…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1970
    Peter Thompson
    • Party Memberas Party Member
    3 episodes3 eps • 1965–1970
    Charlie Bird
    • Rag 'n' Bone Manas Rag 'n' Bone Man…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962–1965
    Victor Harrington
    Victor Harrington
    • Old Vic Patronas Old Vic Patron…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1963–1970
    Colin Gordon
    Colin Gordon
    • Mr. Greenwoodas Mr. Greenwood…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1962–1972
    Yootha Joyce
    Yootha Joyce
    • Avisas Avis…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1965
    Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter
    • Johnny Spooneras Johnny Spooner…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1964–1972
    George A. Cooper
    George A. Cooper
    • Uncle Arthuras Uncle Arthur
    2 episodes2 eps • 1965–1972
    Norman Bird
    Norman Bird
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
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    Storyline

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    A thirty-something year-old man named Harold and his elderly father, Albert, work as rag and bone men (collecting and selling junk). Harold is ambitious and wants to better himself, but his father always seems to ruin his plans, sometimes accidentally and other times deliberately. The pair live in squalor and the father has some disgusting personal habits which continue to embarrass the son. —Rob Hartill
    1960s1970sdark comedybritish humourmelancholic49 more
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Wilfrid Brambell was only 49 when he began playing Albert Steptoe, who was supposed to be 63 when the series began.
    • Quotes

      Harold Steptoe: You are a dyed-in-the-wool, fascist, reactionary, squalid little, 'know your place', 'don't rise above yourself', 'don't get out of your hole' - complacent little turd. You are morally, spiritually and physically a festering fly-blown heap of accumulated filth.

      Albert Steptoe: What do you want for your tea?

    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Stiefbeen en zoon (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Old Ned
      (theme music)

      Written by Ron Grainer

    User reviews25

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Funny comedy series
    This is a BBC sitcom that's set in Shepherd's Bush, West London. It's about a father and son who are rag-and-bone men. It ran from 1962-1974. There were also films, plays, documentaries and versions of the TV series made by other countries.

    It's well-written and well-acted. There are many good performances from actors who only appear in one or two episodes each.
    helpful•3
    1
    • DavidYZ
    • May 12, 2017

    FAQ4

    • Does Harold Steptoe fight in the Second World War?
    • Did the actors who played Harold and Albert get on?
    • What is "Pater" and "Totting"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 5, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Степто и сын
    • Filming locations
      • Stable Way, Kensington, London, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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