One Foot in the Grave

Series 2

Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margaret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbours.

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6 Episodes

In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
E1
In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You ScreamThe Meldrews return from their holiday via Luton airport where Victor's complaint about the crack in his bottom gets him searched by customs. Unfortunately their house has burnt down but six months later they get a new one on the insurance. They throw a house-warming party but people go to the wrong house twice over whilst Victor returns for a nostalgic look at the site of his old house.
We Have Put Her Living in the Tomb
E2
We Have Put Her Living in the TombThe Meldrews agree to look after a tortoise belonging to Margaret's god-daughter Jennifer whilst she goes on holiday but it gets run over and thrown into a garden bonfire so they bury it and buy a replacement,hoping Jennifer won't notice. But are they really sure the first one is dead? Jennifer rewards them with tickets for a show which turn out to be for a performance in a year's time.
Dramatic Fever
E3
Dramatic FeverVictor discovers a new talent - writing comedy. However, his views of comedy are somewhat different from everyone else's, and he finds himself without support.
Who Will Buy?
E4
Who Will Buy?While Pippa believes that Victor may have murdered an elderly blind man, Victor uses a benefit concert to re-introduce his ventriloquist act.
Love and Death
E5
Love and DeathWhen the Meldrews visit some friends on the South Coast, Victor is given a surprise.
Timeless Time
E6
Timeless TimeA variety of bizarre factors, including a dead hedgehog, keep Victor awake. And if Victor's awake, Margaret isn't going to get much sleep either.