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One Foot in the Grave

Alive and Buried (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, Drama

At the age of 60, Victor Meldrew is retired from his job as a security guard to be replaced by a box and a recorded message.
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Director
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David Renwick (written by)
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Edit Released
Updated Jan 3, 1990

Release date
Jan 3, 1990 (United States)
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11 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Wilson
Victor Meldrew Victor Meldrew   See fewer
Annette Crosbie
Margaret Meldrew Margaret Meldrew   See fewer
Susie Blake
Mrs Inglis Mrs Inglis   See fewer
Valerie Minifie
Mrs Jellis Mrs Jellis   See fewer
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Warboys Mrs Warboys   See fewer
Owen Brenman
Nick Swainey Nick Swainey   See fewer
Nick Maloney
Garage Manager Garage Manager   See fewer
Simon Greenall
Police Officer Police Officer   See fewer
Russell Brook
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Joanna Phillips-Lane
Voice in Box (voice) (uncredited) Voice in Box (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Colin Ward-Lewis
Weatherman / Continuity Announcer / Chancellor (voice) (uncredited) Weatherman / Continuity Announcer / Chancellor (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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