Episodes List
Ep.1 Alive and Buried
Air Date: 1990-01-04
Victor Meldrew, 60 years old, is at last retiring from the rigors of his security guard job at Watson-Mycroft. Replaced by a talking machine, Victor soon discovers that retirement will give him just as many reasons to be grumpy.
Ep.2 The Big Sleep
Air Date: 1990-01-11
As retirement throws more problems for Victor Meldrew's retirement, including a next-door neighbour's noisy party, a disturbing and puzzling rash and an atheist funeral, has Victor bitten the bullet?
Ep.3 The Valley of Fear
Air Date: 1990-01-18
After being mugged whilst photographing badgers, and having his house sprayed with the phrase 'The Man Who Lives Here Is A Turd', Victor decides to hold a crime prevention meeting.
Ep.4 I'll Retire to Bedlam
Air Date: 1990-01-25
After being stuck in the shed for over three hours, then forced to spend an entire day with his eyes closed after a visit to the optometrist, Victor cannot bear the trials of babysitting.
Ep.5 The Eternal Quadrangle
Air Date: 1990-02-01
Although Margaret is glad that Victor finally has a hobby to occupy his time, she is less pleased to discover that it involves painting nudes.
Ep.6 The Return of the Speckled Band
Air Date: 1990-02-08
Following a food poisoning incident and problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well-deserved holiday, however this is only the start of their problems.
