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Steptoe and Son

The British sitcom follows a father-and-son rag-and-bone business in London, exploring the comedic, dramatic, and tragic consequences of the generational gap between the thrifty Steptoe and his driven son.

Harold, a determined and ambitious young man, and his elderly father Albert, a rag-and-bone collector, navigate their daily struggles amidst squalid living conditions.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Offer: Pilot

1. The Offer: Pilot

Aired: Jan 5, 1962

Harold Steptoe is thirty-seven and, since leaving the army, has been a drudge...

Episode 2 The Bird

2. The Bird

Aired: Jun 14, 1962

Harold has met a woman called Roxanne, who is coming round to the Steptoes' h...

Episode 3 The Piano

3. The Piano

Aired: Jun 21, 1962

Harold has the offer of a piano, which its owner is selling cheap. Unfortunat...

Episode 4 The Economist

4. The Economist

Aired: Jun 28, 1962

Harold buys a huge job lot of sets of dentures for forty pounds but has no lu...

Episode 5 The Diploma

5. The Diploma

Aired: Jul 5, 1962

Tired of being a rag-and-bone man, Harold decides he wants to do something di...

Episode 6 The Holiday

6. The Holiday

Aired: Jul 12, 1962

Albert wants to go to Bognor Regis on holiday - the same resort they have alw...

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Info about Steptoe and Son

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy