Steptoe and Son
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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8 Seasons • 55 Episodes
30 min per episode
1962 – 1974
Premiered: Fri, Jan 5, 1962
Ray Galton
Alan SimpsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 6: “Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard”
Albert invites a spiritualist to give a reading so he can contact his dead wife, but Harold is sceptical over the whole thing...
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Steptoe and son Intro
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-26
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Argent
Alan Simpson, Ray Galton
Dennis Wilson, Ron Grainer
Douglas Argent
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Argent
Director
Douglas Argent
Producer
Dennis Wilson
Original Music Composer
Alan Simpson
Writer
Ray Galton
Writer
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Steptoe and Son about?
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.
How many seasons does Steptoe and Son have?
Steptoe and Son comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Steptoe and Son?
Key cast members in Steptoe and Son include Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell.
Who created or directed Steptoe and Son?
Steptoe and Son was developed and directed by Douglas Argent.