PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Seen through Victor Meldrew's eyes, a kind gesture can become just one more indignity in life's rich and bitter pageant: "Someone stood up for me on the bus today…looked at me as if I was some sort of living skeleton dangling from the rail."

One Foot in the Grave is an award-winning, imaginative tale of old age and life's little ironies. It explores the world of sixty-year-old Victor Meldrew, a black-humored anti-hero -- and one of British television's great comic creations.

Deftly portrayed by Richard Wilson, Victor is a moody, temperamental curmudgeon who rails against the passage of time. A difficult character even on his best behavior, he sorely tries the patience of his long-suffering wife, Margaret and their friends.

When Victor is forced into early retirement -- a fate he regards as little better than a death sentence -- the abrupt transition from working man to senior citizen leaves him floundering for a purpose in life. To make matters worse, Margaret continues working, leaving him home all day to fuss and fume over every small incident -- each of which now mushrooms into an epic blow to Victor's self-esteem!

Although Victor's behavior drives Margaret crazy, when all is said and done, both husband and wife realize that simply having each other makes life immeasurably rich and worthwhile.

CAST
Richard Wilson (as Victor Meldrew)
Annette Crosbie (as Margaret Meldrew)
Doreen Mantle (as Jean Warboys)
Angus Deayton (as Patrick Trench)
Janine Duvitski (as Pippa Trench)
Owen Brenman (as Nick Swainey)

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Written by David Renwick
Directed and Produced by Susan Belbin

DURATION
36 x 30'