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Alive and Buried

One Foot in the GraveSeries 1
Episode 1 of 6

Sitcom about a grumpy senior citizen whose attitude lands him in comical predicaments. Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement.

Sitcom about grumpy senior citizen Victor Meldrew, whose attitude lands him in comical predicaments.

Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to this directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

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Wednesday22:00
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Richard Wilson

    One Foot In The Grave (Original 7" Mix)

Credits

Victor MeldrewRichard Wilson
Margaret MeldrewAnnette Crosbie
Mrs InglisSusie Blake
Mrs JellisValerie Minifie
Mrs WarboysDoreen Mantle
NickOwen Brenman

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Jan 199021:30
    BBC One London
  • Thu 24 Jul 200822:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Thu 24 Jul 200823:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Tue 5 Oct 202120:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 11 Jun 202421:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 16 Jun 202400:35
    BBC Four
  • Wednesday22:00
    BBC Two HD, England, Wales HD, Northern Ireland, Wales & 1 more only

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