The Meldrews return from holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, they throw a party in their new home.
- Comedy
- Year 1990
- 29 min
Retired life does not get any easier for the grumpy Victor Meldrew as he returns from holiday to find his house has burned down. Modern life is rubbish.
- Year: 1990
E1 • In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream
The Meldrews return from holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months later, they throw a party in their new home.
E2 • We Have Put Her Living in the Tomb
Victor and Margaret agree to look after Kylie the tortoise whilst Margaret's god daughter Jennifer goes on holiday.
E3 • Dramatic Fever
While Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society, Victor decides to be a comedy script writer.
E4 • Who Will Buy?
Unexpected visitors drop in and mistakenly suspect Victor of killing an elderly blind man. A concert gives Victor the chance to use his ventriloquist's dummy.
E5 • Love and Death
Victor and Margaret head off for a weekend at the seaside. Victor is presented with a most unusual and unwelcome gift.
E6 • Timeless Time
When Victor has a sleepless night, everyone else suffers his torment.
- Cast
Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Warboys
Michael Robbins
Irate neighbour 1
Doremy Vernon
Irate neighbour 2
Owen Brenman
Nick Swainey
- Crew
Susan Belbin
Director
Susan Belbin
Producer
David Renwick
Writer
