TV series
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.
Availability
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
While cleaning the house, Albert knocks over Harold's china cabinet and destroys his valuable collection. To cover up the accident he invents a story that the damage happened during a robbery. Then the press get involved...
Guest stars Dudley Foster, Edward Evans, Graham Ashley, Michael Stainton, Jim McManus
Episode 2
Harold's new girlfriend is a Come Dancing fan and she wants Harold to partner her in the local championship, but as Harold can't dance, Albert offers to teach him. All goes well until the big night, when Harold has a shock...
Guest stars Tony Melody
Episode 3
Albert is thinking about getting married and brings his fiance home to meet Harold. Imagine Harold's shock when she turns out to be an old girlfriend!
Guest stars Jean Kent, Gilly Flower, Walter Goodman, Clinton Morris
Episode 4
During a bi-election, the local Tory party want Albert to entertain Ted Heath at the junk yard. When Harold finds out, he is furious and promises to do everything he can to stop it.
Guest stars Geoffrey Chater, Robert Raglan
Episode 5
When Harold finally gets fed up of the house falling down around his ears, the noise of the aircrafts overhead and the cars in the street, he persuades Albert to move to a more upmarket neighbourhood.
Guest stars Gerald Flood, Norman Bird, Ernest Arnley, Tim Buckland, Phillip Howard, Victor Harrington, Stuart Damon
Episode 6
Harold buys a second hand snooker table and has it set up in the front room. He is obsessed with beating Albert at least in one sport, even if it takes all night.
Guest stars George Tovey, Patrick Milner
Episode 7
When Harold buys a 19th century commode from a lady during his round, he thinks he has made a killing, but Albert has second thoughts.
Guest stars John Arnatt, John Bailey
Episode 8
Out of the blue, Albert's long lost son Arthur shows up from Australia, and much to Harold's horror, Albert offers him a partnership in their business, until he learns that Arthur is a lazy good-for-nothing.
Guest stars Kenneth J. Warren, Edwin Brown
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Available now in United States
These shows are available now and closely match Steptoe and Son.
Harry H. CorbettHarold Steptoe
Wilfrid BrambellAlbert Steptoe
Leonard RossiterWelsh Hughie
Joan NewellEmma Marshall
Frank ThorntonBarman
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
