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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.
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Steptoe and Son premiered January 5, 1962. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
Hercules, 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.
Guest stars Patrick Milner
Episode 2
Harold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own... until disaster strikes.
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Episode 3
When 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.
Guest stars Richard Hurndall, Valerie Bell, Roger Avon
Episode 4
When 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.
Guest stars Ann Beach, Glynn Edwards
Episode 5
Harold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.
Guest stars Anthony Sharp, Geoffrey Adams, Carmel Cryan, Dudley Foster
Episode 6
Harold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.
Guest stars Sidonie Bond, Lala Lloyd
Episode 7
When 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.
Guest stars Tim Buckland, Peter Thompson, Norman Bird, Hilda Fenemore, Michael Balfour, Peter J. Elliott, Michael Stainton, Michael Earl
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
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