Steptoe and Son
- 1962 –1974
- Ended
- 12
★ 7.8 TMDB Rating · 39 votes
A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his own, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his father, leading to frequent clashes between the two.
- Created by
- Ray Galton , Alan Simpson
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 55
- Episode length
- ~30m
- First aired
- Jan 5, 1962
- Networks
- BBC One
- Original language
- English
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Cast of Steptoe and Son
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- United Kingdom
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- Australia
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Seasons
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Specials
Dec 24, 1973
7 episodes
A collection of special episodes and productions related to Steptoe and Son, including the 1973 and 1974 Christmas specials, documentaries about the series and its stars, a television drama about the lives of Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell, and the two Steptoe and Son feature films.
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Season 1
Jan 5, 1962
6 episodes
Harold looks for ways to escape the rag-and-bone trade and build a life of his own, pursuing new work, romance and the prospect of a holiday abroad. Albert repeatedly interferes with his plans, while their business leads them into a variety of unlikely schemes.
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Season 2
Jan 3, 1963
7 episodes
The Steptoes face a succession of domestic and personal complications, from Albert's attempts to find companionship to Harold's romantic interests and ambitions for their business. Money, music and even their horse provide further sources of conflict between father and son.
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Season 3
Jan 7, 1964
7 episodes
Plans for home improvements, new business opportunities and a more comfortable life lead to trouble at the Steptoes' yard. Along the way, Harold encounters romance and social aspirations, while Albert becomes involved in schemes of his own.
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Season 4
Oct 4, 1965
7 episodes
Marriage, politics and the possibility of a life beyond Oil Drum Lane bring new tensions between the Steptoes. Their business and home life also become increasingly complicated as Harold tries to move forward while Albert remains resistant to change.
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Season 5
Mar 6, 1970
7 episodes
Harold and Albert face changes in their personal lives, from the loss of their horse and Harold's romantic entanglements to questions about family and health. Harold also dreams of greater independence, while the pair turn their attention to improving their home and business.
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Season 6
Nov 2, 1970
8 episodes
Politics, family matters and changing circumstances bring fresh complications to life at Oil Drum Lane. The pair find themselves caught up in disagreements over their home, relationships and ambitions, while Albert's past also comes back into the picture.
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Season 7
Feb 21, 1972
7 episodes
Harold pursues writing and acting while Albert becomes involved in family affairs and welfare matters. Their increasingly bitter disagreements lead Harold to seek help and even attempt to divide their home, but circumstances repeatedly force them back together.
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Season 8
Sep 4, 1974
6 episodes
A fashion shoot at the Steptoes' yard, Harold's troubled love life and Albert's unexpected interests provide a series of unusual disruptions to their routine. Their final run also finds them dealing with family secrets, physical setbacks and Albert's attempts to contact the dead.
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