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The Pit and the Pendulum

One Foot in the Grave Series 4
Episode 1 of 6

Sitcom about grumpy senior citizen Victor Meldrew. Patrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish arouses the interest of the local Greenpeace branch.

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28 minutes

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Wed 10 Jul 2024 22:00
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Richard Wilson

    One Foot In The Grave (Original 7" Mix)

Credits

Victor Meldrew Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew Annette Crosbie
Patrick Angus Deayton
Pippa Janine Duvitski
Kazanzi Daniel Peacock
Daughter Sarah Bolden
Writer David Renwick
Producer Susan Belbin
Director Susan Belbin

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Jan 1993 20:55
    BBC One London
  • Wed 5 Dec 2007 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland
  • Christmas Eve 2007 00:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Wed 23 Dec 2020 22:30
    BBC Scotland
  • Boxing Day 2020 22:00
    BBC Scotland
  • Fri 15 Jul 2022 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 26 Oct 2022 21:40
    BBC Four
  • Wed 10 Jul 2024 22:00
    BBC Two England, HD, Northern Ireland, Wales, Wales HD & 1 more only