One Foot in the Grave

Looking for something that actually makes you laugh, available in Australia on Foxtel Now, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel ? One Foot in the Grave delivers. 6 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Richard Wilson leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Foxtel Now.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, One Foot in the Grave is worth clearing space for. One Foot in the Grave does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. One Foot in the Grave is a BBC television sitcom series. The series features the exploits of Victor Meldrew and his long-suffering wife, Margaret. The programmes invariably deal with Meldrew's battle against the problems he creates for himself. The chemistry Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 6 seasons (1990–2000), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. One Foot in the Grave earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, One Foot in the Grave is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to American Housewife will find a lot to like here too. The 6-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Richard Wilson sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

One Foot in the Grave wrapped up in 2000, created by David Renwick — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.