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Steptoe and Son
A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his own, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his father, leading to frequent clashes between the two.
- Created by:
- Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Cast:
- Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
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Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
A Death In the Family
1970-03-06 · 30mHercules, the Steptoes' horse dies on the round and they have to replace him. Albert loses all interest in the business until the new horse falls ill. After Albert has checked him out, both he and Harold are in for a shock.
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E02
Episode 2
A Winter's Tale
1970-03-13 · 30mHarold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own... until disaster strikes.
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E03
Episode 3
Any Old Iron?
1970-03-20 · 30mWhen a customer calls into the yard, Albert suspects that he is gay. Harold doesn't believe him, until the customer asks him out on a date.
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E04
Episode 4
Steptoe and Son - and Son!
1970-03-27 · 30mWhen a girl, 8 months pregnant turns up, Harold thinks that he is the father and they agree to get married, much to Albert's disgust. Then the real father shows up and Harold is left out in the cold.
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The Colour Problem
1970-04-03 · 30mHarold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.
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E06
Episode 6
T.B. or not T.B.?
1970-04-10 · 30mHarold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.
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E07
Episode 7
Men of Property
1970-04-17 · 30mWhen Harold learns that the freehold of their house is about to run out, they go to the bank for a loan. But unknown to Harold, Albert has other plans for the money.
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Harry H. Corbett
Harold Steptoe
Wilfrid Brambell
Albert Steptoe
