Episode

One Foot in the Grave: The Pit and the Pendulum

Name: One Foot in the Grave: The Pit and the Pendulum
Released: 1993-01-31
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Owen Brenman, Doreen Mantle, Janine Duvitski

One Foot in the GraveSeries 41993-01-31

Overview

Victor is employing a workman in the garden, although he never seems to do any work. On the other side of the fence, Patrick has acquired a pet daschund called Denzil.

Details

Series: One Foot in the Grave
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 1993-01-31
Runtime: 30 min

Episode context

The Pit and the Pendulum is Episode 1 in Series 4 of One Foot in the Grave. It aired on 1993-01-31. The runtime is 30 min.

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Episode 2: Descent into the Maelstrom 1993-01-31 | 30 min Margaret falls ill to nervous exhaustion that has been building up over the past 34 years. She has little chance for peace and quiet in which to recuperate, especially with Victor's problems with gorilla suits and the waste disposal system. She is however cheered by a visit from an old friend.

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Episode 3: Hearts of Darkness 1993-02-14 | 30 min During a trip to the countryside with Mrs Warboys and Mr Swainey, the Meldrews manage to get lost. Victor leaves the others to try to find help.

Episode 4: Warm Champagne 1993-02-21 | 30 min Victor returns from holiday with sunburnt feet. His mood doesn't improve, thanks to rows with the neighbours and the addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture. This gives Margaret a dilemma when she is contacted by Ben, a pleasant man who she met on holiday.

Episode 5: The Trial 1993-02-28 | 30 min Victor has been selected for jury service. He hasn't been required in court yet, but he is on call so he is stuck in the house all day and must somehow beat his boredom.

Episode 6: Secret of the Seven Sorcerers 1993-03-07 | 30 min Victor is preparing for a meeting of his magicians' club. He now has a job as a lollipop man, but is being bothered by the fire brigade due to hoax calls. Patrick and Pippa are due to visit the Meldrews' for a reconciliation meal, but Patrick isn't looking forward to the experience.