TV series
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.
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Steptoe and Son premiered January 5, 1962. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
Cast, crew and production details
Harry H. CorbettHarold Steptoe
Wilfrid BrambellAlbert Steptoe
Leonard RossiterJohnny Spooner
Joan NewellEmma Marshall
Frank ThorntonBarman
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Episode 1
Hercules the horse is sick and the Steptoes' business is under threat. Fellow totters rally around and Albert and Harold hatch a plan to profit.
Guest stars John Laurie, Leslie Dwyer, George Tovey, George Betton, Charlie Bird, George Crowther, Herbert Nelson, Stan Simmons
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Episode 2
Albert's habit of having a bath in the front room is ruining his son's love life. Harold has had enough and decides to build a proper bathroom but Albert is not happy.
Guest stars Yootha Joyce, Marjie Lawrence
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Episode 3
Albert decides to get married again, but despite the qualities of his future stepmother, Harold does everything to put a stop to it.
Guest stars Joan Newell
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Episode 4
Harold plans to take Albert out to celebrate his 65th birthday, but they disagree over everything and end up going home alone.
Guest stars Frank Thornton, Richard Caldicot, Michael Bird, Anthony Chinn, Peter Ching, Myo Toon, Aman Tokyo, Victor Harrington
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Episode 5
Harold has acquired a collection of classical music records and plans a cultural evening. Albert hates it so much he takes some drastic action.
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Episode 6
Harold has arranged a poker game with a few friends. Albert is morally outraged by the idea of gambling. However, he sees Harold is being cheated by his 'friends' and decides to help.
Guest stars Dudley Foster, Jack Rodney, Anthony Sagar, Patricia Haines, Richard Shaw, Jo Rowbottom
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Episode 7
While out on his rounds Harold falls for a wealthy married woman. Albert is unimpressed and tries to talk Harold out of making a fool of himself.
Guest stars Patricia Haines, Richard Shaw, Jo Rowbottom
Where to watch Steptoe and SonEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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