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"One Foot in the Grave" Things Aren't Simple Anymore (2000)
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David Renwick (written by)
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20 November 2000 (Season 6, Episode 6)
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Margeret is finding it hard to cope after the death of victor. But what will she do when she is face to face with his killer? | add synopsis
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"Its Alright!" more (3 total)
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(Episode Credited cast) | Richard Wilson | ... | Victor Meldrew |
| Annette Crosbie | ... | Margaret Meldrew |
| Jonathan Cecil | ... | Mr Gundry |
| Hannah Gordon | ... | Glynis |
| Joanna Scanlan | ... | Gillian |
| Howard Attfield | ... | Blind Man |
| Jeanne Mockford | ... | Catholic Woman |
| William Osborne | ... | Father Blakey |
| Paul Merton | ... | Barman |
| Jean Challis | ... | Cabaret |
| Ed Welch | ... | Cabaret |
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40 min
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Referenced in "Have I Got News for You: (#20.6)" (2000) more
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*** This comment may contain spoilers ***
After six excellent seasons, 'One Foot In The Grave' finally came to an end. David Renwick could have kept it running, but decided to quit while he was ahead. Paul Merton and Hannah Gordon both guested on the final show.
It opens with Margaret, now a widow, complaining that a portrait of her late husband Victor bears an uncomfortable resemblance to Alistair Sim. The story of Victor's death is told in flashback. Right the way through we see the aftermaths of various incidents, such as Victor stabbing a syringe into the naked bottom of a boy racer. Its only at the end do we get to see these incidents in all their glory, accompanied by an upbeat number from 'The Travelling Wilburys'.
It would have been easy for Renwick to have closed the show with Victor's death, and have the credits roll in silence. But even with a story as tragic as this, he finds humour. Its British comedy at its best.
Such was the impact of 'Grave' on the public that the spot where Victor was killed was strewn with floral tributes and messages of sympathy within hours. Not bad for a fictional comedy character.
How mean-spirited then of I.T.V. to spoil this episode by deliberately trailing in advance the ghastly Judith Keppel's win on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', ensuring a ratings advantage. No matter; 'One Foot In The Grave' will be remembered long after Chris Tarrant's shabby greedfest is forgotten.