The read
The series ran 8 seasons across 55 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
39 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 6 ep1962 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 7 ep1963 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 7 ep1964 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 7 ep1965 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 7 ep1970 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 8 ep1970 |
| 7 | Season 7 | 7 ep1972 |
| 8 | Season 8 | 6 ep1974 |
Key crew
- Douglas ArgentDirector
- Dennis WilsonOriginal Music Composer
- Alan SimpsonWriter
- Ray GaltonWriter
- Ron GrainerOriginal Music Composer
- Ray GaltonCreator
- Alan SimpsonCreator
Cast
- Harry H. CorbettHarold Steptoe
- Wilfrid BrambellAlbert Steptoe
Stills
Themes
melancholysonfatherlove-hate relationshipdark comedyworking classbusinesssitcom