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Steptoe and Son (1962)

TV Series ★ 7.8 30 min

Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father and son played by Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett who deal in selling used items. They live on Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974. Its theme tune, "Old Ned", was composed by Ron Grainer. The series was voted 15th in a 2004 BBC poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom. It was remade in the US as Sanford and Son, in Sweden as Albert & Herbert and in the Netherlands as Stiefbeen en zoon. In 1972 a movie adaptation of the series, Steptoe and Son, was released in cinemas, with a second Steptoe and Son Ride Again in 1973.

Ray Galton Creator Alan Simpson Creator Duncan Wood Director Alan Simpson Writer

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Released
January 5, 1962
Runtime
30 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0057785
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Cast

Only Fools and Horses 1981 ★ 8.1
Sanford and Son 1972 ★ 7.5
All in the Family 1971 ★ 7.8
Open All Hours 1976 ★ 7.9
Brassic 2019 ★ 8.4
Bottom 1991 ★ 7.9
One Foot in the Grave 1990 ★ 7.7
Porridge 1974 ★ 8.1
The Andy Griffith Show 1960 ★ 7.6
Mrs Brown's Boys 2011 ★ 7.4
Are You Being Served? 1972 ★ 7.3
Absolutely Fabulous 1992 ★ 7.6

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Frequently asked questions

What is Steptoe and Son about?
Steptoe and Son is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father and son played by Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett who deal in selling used items. They live on Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC from 1962 to 1965, followed by a second run from 1970 to 1974. Its theme tune, "Old Ned", was composed by Ron Grainer. The series was voted 15th in a 2004 BBC poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom. It was remade in the US as Sanford and Son, in Sweden as Albert & Herbert and in the Netherlands as Stiefbeen en zoon. In 1972 a movie adaptation of the series, Steptoe and Son, was released in cinemas, with a second Steptoe and Son Ride Again in 1973.
Who created Steptoe and Son?
Steptoe and Son was created by Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Duncan Wood.
Who stars in Steptoe and Son?
Steptoe and Son stars Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell.
When was Steptoe and Son released?
Steptoe and Son is a 1962 comedy series.
Where can I watch Steptoe and Son?
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