Steptoe and Son

Season 5

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Thirtysomething Harold and his elderly father Albert work as rag-and-bone men (collecting and selling junk). Harold is ambitious and wants to better himself, but his father always seems to ruin his plans, sometimes accidentally and other times deliberately. The pair live in squalor and the father has some disgusting personal habits which continuously embarrass the son.

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7 Episodes

A Death In the Family
E1
A Death In the FamilyHercules, the Steptoes' horse dies on the round and they have to replace him. Albert loses all interest in the business until the new horse falls ill. After Albert has checked him out, both he and Harold are in for a shock.
A Winter's Tale
E2
A Winter's TaleHarold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own... until disaster strikes.
Any Old Iron?
E3
Any Old Iron?When a customer calls into the yard, Albert suspects that he is gay. Harold doesn't believe him, until the customer asks him out on a date.
Steptoe and Son - and Son!
E4
Steptoe and Son - and Son!When a girl, 8 months pregnant turns up, Harold thinks that he is the father and they agree to get married, much to Albert's disgust. Then the real father shows up and Harold is left out in the cold.
The Colour Problem
E5
The Colour ProblemHarold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.
T.B. or not T.B.?
E6
T.B. or not T.B.?Harold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.
Men of Property
E7
Men of PropertyWhen Harold learns that the freehold of their house is about to run out, they go to the bank for a loan. But unknown to Harold, Albert has other plans for the money.