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Steptoe and Son

  • NR
  • 1962–1974
  • 8 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 7.8

A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his own, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his father, leading to frequent clashes between the two.

Episodes

Harold pursues writing and acting while Albert becomes involved in family affairs and welfare matters. Their increasingly bitter disagreements lead Harold to seek help and even attempt to divide their home, but circumstances repeatedly force them back together.

7 episodes
  1. 1Men of Letters

    30 minFeb 21, 1972

    The local vicar asks the Steptoes if they will write an article for the parish magazine on the history of their profession. After arguing over who will write it, Harold gets the job, while Albert decides to get his own back with a crossword puzzle.

  2. 2A Star is Born

    30 minFeb 28, 1972

    Harold is offered a role in a new play performed by the local amateur dramatic society. They are to hold a rehearsal at his house but are one actor short, so Albert is asked to take part.

  3. 3Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning

    30 minMar 6, 1972

    When Albert's older brother dies, he and Harold go to the funeral and meet the other members of the family. After the burial, they come back to the house for the reading of the will, but the family are in for a big shock.

  4. 4Live Now, P.A.Y.E. Later

    30 minMar 13, 1972

    When Albert gets a letter from the tax people, he confesses to Harold that he has been claiming for his dead wife. The two of them start to plan what to do, when the tax inspector arrives.

  5. 5Loathe Story

    30 minMar 20, 1972

    Because Albert wins at most things that they do together, Harold tries to strangle him, while sleepwalking. After seeing a psychiatrist, he thinks he's cured, until he goes back home and finds out what Albert has been up to.

  6. 6Divided We Stand

    30 minMar 27, 1972

    Harold plans to redecorate the house, but he and Albert can't agree on anything. The only solution is a drastic one.

  7. 7The Desperate Hours

    30 minApr 3, 1972

    Two convicts escape from prison and break into the Steptoes' house, holding them hostage.

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Series cast

Harry H. CorbettHarold Steptoe55 episodes
Wilfrid BrambellAlbert Steptoe55 episodes
Frank ThorntonButler4 episodes
Dudley FosterMartin4 episodes
Bill MaxamPoliceman3 episodes
George ToveyDelivery Man3 episodes
Tim BucklandHerbert3 episodes
Peter Thompson3 episodes
Michael StaintonCinemagoer3 episodes
Victor HarringtonOld Vic Patron (uncredited)3 episodes
Anthony SharpVicar3 episodes
Gilly FlowerMrs. Sheldon3 episodes
Leonard RossiterJohnny Spooner2 episodes
George BettonCharlie2 episodes
Joan NewellEmma Marshall2 episodes
Charlie BirdBailiff2 episodes
Stan SimmonsBailiff2 episodes
Yootha JoyceAvis2 episodes

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