One Foot in the Grave (1990): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

One Foot in the Grave first went out in January 1990 on BBC One. It ran until 2000, with 6 series and 36 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Victor Meldrew, forcibly retired and permanently outraged. “I don’t believe it!” David Renwick’s scripts are cleverly plotted and often surprisingly dark.

The details

First broadcast: 4 January 1990
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 1990–2000
Series: 6
Episodes: 36
Typical length: 32 minutes
Genres: Comedy
First episode: “Alive and Buried”

Watching it the official way

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One Foot in the Grave: quick answers

When did One Foot in the Grave start?

On 4 January 1990, on BBC One.

How many episodes of One Foot in the Grave are there?

36 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 6 series. The last aired in 2000.

Where can I watch One Foot in the Grave now?

Rights to older programmes move between services and channels; check BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and the main streaming services, or buy it on DVD or digitally.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.