One Foot in the Grave (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1990, One Foot in the Grave is a comedy series.
What it’s about. One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series. The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems he creates for himself. Living in a typical household in an unnamed English suburb, Victor takes involuntary early retirement. His various efforts to keep himself busy, while encountering various misfortunes and misunderstandings are the themes of the sitcom. Despite its traditional production, the series supplants its domestic sitcom setting with elements of black humour and surrealism.
Who’s in it. One Foot in the Grave stars Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew, Annette Crosbie as Margaret Meldrew, Owen Brenman as Nick Swainey and Roger Hammond as Mr Gillespie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, One Foot in the Grave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Foot in the Grave page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Foot in the Grave tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Foot in the Grave (1990)?
- In US, One Foot in the Grave is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Foot in the Grave worth watching?
- One Foot in the Grave holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Foot in the Grave?
- One Foot in the Grave stars Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Owen Brenman, Roger Hammond and Michael Robbins.
- When was One Foot in the Grave released?
- One Foot in the Grave was released in 1990.