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I'll Retire to Bedlam

One Foot in the Grave Series 1
Episode 4 of 6

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

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29 minutes

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Wed 28 Jan 2026 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
Iris Rebecca Stevens
Mr Gillespie Roger Hammond
Mr Jellinek John Bluthal
Eye Clinic Nurse Cecily Hobbs

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Jan 1990 21:30
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Thu 25 Jan 1990 21:35
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Sat 8 Jun 1991 20:15
    BBC One
  • Thu 15 Oct 1992 22:25
    BBC One
  • Fri 12 Jul 1996 21:35
    BBC One
  • Mon 22 Nov 1999 21:30
    BBC One
  • Mon 1 May 2006 23:10
    BBC One
  • Tue 26 Oct 2021 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 16 Jul 2024 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 21 Jul 2024 00:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 28 Jan 2026 22:00
    BBC Two HD, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland HD & 1 more only