S1 E1 • Alive and Buried

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.

Première diffusion : 4 janvier 1990

S1 E2 • The Big Sleep

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 bullett?

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 1990

S1 E3 • The Valley of Fear

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.

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 1990

S1 E4 • I'll Retire to Bedlam

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.

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 1990

S1 E5 • The Eternal Quadrangle

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.

Première diffusion : 1 février 1990

S1 E6 • The Return of the Speckled Band

Following a food poisoning incident, problems with the electricity man, the Meldrews embark on a well deserved holiday, however this is only the start of their problems?

Première diffusion : 8 février 1990