Seen through Victor Meldrew's eyes, a kind gesture can become just one more indignity in life's rich and bitter pageant: "Someone stood up for me on the bus today…looked at me as if I was some sort of living skeleton dangling from the rail."

One Foot in the Grave is an award-winning, imaginative tale of old age and life's little ironies. It explores the world of sixty-year-old Victor Meldrew, a black-humored anti-hero -- and one of British television's great comic creations.

Deftly portrayed by Richard Wilson, Victor is a moody, temperamental curmudgeon who rails against the passage of time. A difficult character even on his best behavior, he sorely tries the patience of his long-suffering wife, Margaret and their friends.

When Victor is forced into early retirement -- a fate he regards as little better than a death sentence -- the abrupt transition from working man to senior citizen leaves him floundering for a purpose in life. To make matters worse, Margaret continues working, leaving him home all day to fuss and fume over every small incident -- each of which now mushrooms into an epic blow to Victor's self-esteem!

Although Victor's behavior drives Margaret crazy, when all is said and done, both husband and wife realize that simply having each other makes life immeasurably rich and worthwhile.