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One Foot in the Grave - Series 1 [1990] [DVD] + One Foot in the Grave - Series 2 & 1990 Christmas Special [1990] [DVD] + One Foot in the Grave - Series 3 & 1991 Christmas Special [1991] [DVD]
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One Foot in the Grave - Series 1 [1990] [DVD] 4.8 out of 5 stars (10)
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  • Actors: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosby, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Aug 2004
  • Run Time: 180 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002ADW80
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,356 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
The very first series of One Foot in the Grave starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew, an everyman forced into early retirement. He's thrust into hanging around the house, tormenting his wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie) just by existing. Taking odd jobs that somehow don't work out, or courting coincidental mayhem around him, David Renwick's script is wonderfully deak and surreal, full of witty ennui and true-to-life observations. Caught up in his constant bad luck is Margaret's odd friend Mrs Warboys and their strange neighbour Mr Swainey (and his invisble mother).

This DVD contains every episode from series one: "Alive and Buried", "The Big Sleep", "The Valley of Fear", "I'll Retire to Bedlam", "The Eternal Quadrangle" and "The Return of the Speckled Band".

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best UK comedies ever , 1 Oct 2007
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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This DVD is the first series of the classic BBC comedy 'One Foot In The Grave', introducing one of the most memorable sitcom characters of all time, Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson) and his wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie).

It all starts when security guard Victor has been forced to retire as his job has been replaced by an electronic box. This then sets Victor on his journey through retirement, trying to cope with various health worries, troublesome youths, a swarm of bees, irritating friends and neighbours and a funny smell by the sideboard.

Overall this is one of the best and funniest comedy shows ever to come out of Britain and is an absolutely essential purchase that anyone young or old should enjoy. It is impossible not to love Victor's constant complaining and it will have you in stitches thoughout each and every episode. Although this series was made in 1989 it still seems very modern and has aged very well indeed and is one that can be watched and re-watched again and again, making this extremely great value for money. I'd give this DVD 10 out of 5 if I could!
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't believe it... from the word go!, 12 Aug 2004
Starting with Victor's early retirement at 60 after being replaced by a box Victor suddenly finds his world turning completely mad.

The first series is as funny as the rest thanks to brilliant writing, and outstanding talent from Richard Wilson (Victor) and Annette Crosbie (the ever patient Margaret). The format of each episode tends to be a few sub-plots of different events coming together a few mins before the end for the big laugh.

The DVD is nicely put together, the cover looks good and the menu is clear and easy to navigate. The audio is in good sounding stereo (heading for 2 decades old now) and includes English subtitles. Playback is in PAL format and Regions 2 and 4. Presented in its origional full picture (4:3) and consists of 6 episodes (Amazon lists above).

You may be expecting a little more in the extras department, but the 'Britain's best sitcom featurette' rounds the package off nicely.

Overall, a good first series set for any fan of the show. Lets hope series 2 follows soon!

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Five Stars, 25 Oct 2005
By W. Winner (Durango, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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Some years ago a good friend from across the pond turned me on to this show. This hilarious series is an absolutely perfect balance of humor with an ever present reminder of the dark side of reality. At the time, various episodes were being sporadically aired on various PBS stations and I gleaned onto VHS every episode I could. Sadly, the Meldrews have long since faded from the airways over here. The smattering of episodes I was able to record are becoming no less faded and grainy from repeated play and custody battles with friends and realatives reluctant to surrender them. And now, finally, my hope and patience that someone over here might realize the genius of this series and market it in this neck of the woods has waned. Without regard for this region coding nonsense I've ordered all of the so far available series from Amazon UK. I'll get whatever equipment I have to to be able to watch these DVDs. Presumably, anyone reading this review will be able to view these discs without messing around with new equipment so you really have no excuse for failing to get your own copies of this fanatstic comedy. You'll laugh yourself silly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is still funny, I do believe it
I loved this as a teenager when it was first shown on BBC1 and I still love it now, I don't know how popular this is with younger people of a certain age, but if I am in a young... Read more
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