Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.8/10
Steptoe and Son
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1962, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.8 across its 8 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
7 Episodes • Aired 1973-12-24
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Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1962-01-05
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Season 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1963-01-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1964-01-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 1965-10-04
No season overview provided for this season.