About this season
Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father and son played by Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett who deal in selling used items. They live on Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974. Its theme tune, "Old Ned", was composed by Ron Grainer. The series was voted 15th in a 2004 BBC poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom. It was remade in the US as Sanford and Son, in Sweden as Albert & Herbert and in the Netherlands as Stiefbeen en zoon. In 1972 a movie adaptation of the series, Steptoe and Son, was released in cinemas, with a second Steptoe and Son Ride Again in 1973.
Episodes (7)
1. Men of Letters
Aired 21 February 1972 • 30 min
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. A Star is Born
Aired 28 February 1972 • 30 min
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. Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning
Aired 6 March 1972 • 30 min
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. Live Now, P.A.Y.E. Later
Aired 13 March 1972 • 30 min
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. Loathe Story
Aired 20 March 1972 • 30 min
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. Divided We Stand
Aired 27 March 1972 • 30 min
Harold plans to redecorate the house, but he and Albert can't agree on anything. The only solution is a drastic one.
7. The Desperate Hours
Aired 3 April 1972 • 30 min
Two convicts escape from prison and break into the Steptoes' house, holding them hostage.