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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
When a fashion photographer wants to use the junk yard as a backdrop for a fashion shoot, Albert says no... until they offer him a large fee. Harold sees it as a way to meet some trendy models.
Guest stars Madeline Smith, Roy Holder, Peter Birrel, Michael Earl, Ava Cadell, Christine Donna, Sally Farmiloe, Claire Russell
Episode 2
Harold finds a 'What The Butler Saw' machine on the round and brings it home. After watching it, he realises that it stars his father as a young man.
Guest stars Anthony Sharp, Dorothy Frere, Joyce Windsor, Harry Fielder, Ray Burdis
Episode 3
When his old bed collapses, Harold buys a waterbed to try and impress his new girlfriend.
Guest stars Lynn Farleigh, Angus MacKay
Episode 4
When the local villain Frankie Barrow tries to start a protection racket, Albert and his friends, who have been taking lessons in kung fu, scare them off.
Guest stars Henry Woolf, Bill Weston, Stuart Fell, Paddy Ryan, Tony Smart, Billy Horrigan, Doug Robinson, Marc Boyle
Episode 5
Albert has slipped a disc, and is confined to his bed - so Harold has to wait on him hand and foot. When beer and sweets start disappearing from the kitchen, he starts putting two and two together.
Guest stars Robert James
Episode 6
Albert invites a spiritualist to give a reading so he can contact his dead wife, but Harold is sceptical over the whole thing...
Guest stars Patricia Routledge, Gwen Nelson, Gilly Flower, David J. Grahame
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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