One Foot in the Grave
“Who would have thought retirement could be so chaotic?”
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.
Where to watch One Foot in the Grave in United States
Britbox Apple TV Channel Click a service to open One Foot in the Grave there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is One Foot in the Grave streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, ITVX Premium, BBC iPlayer, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave is a 1990 English-language comedy series created by David Renwick. The cast is led by Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie. It spans 6 seasons and 36 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel .
One Foot in the Grave was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 4, 1990, and carries a 12 certification.
- Created by
- David Renwick
- First aired
- January 4, 1990
- Last aired
- November 20, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 6 (36 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
One Foot in the Grave cast & crew
One Foot in the Grave was created by David Renwick.
The cast features Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew and Annette Crosbie as Margaret Meldrew.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Susan Belbin.
Is One Foot in the Grave worth watching?
One Foot in the Grave holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 6 seasons and 36 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy, One Foot in the Grave is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch One Foot in the Grave
In United States, you can stream One Foot in the Grave on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of One Foot in the Grave
Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew
One Foot in the Grave — FAQs
▸Where can I watch One Foot in the Grave in United States?
One Foot in the Grave is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is One Foot in the Grave on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — One Foot in the Grave is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is One Foot in the Grave in?
One Foot in the Grave is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of One Foot in the Grave are there?
One Foot in the Grave has 6 seasons with 36 episodes in total.
▸What is One Foot in the Grave rated?
One Foot in the Grave is rated 12. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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