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The Return of the Speckled Band

One Foot in the Grave Series 1
Episode 6 of 6

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

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Mon 9 Mar 2026 23:30
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

Victor Meldrew Richard Wilson
Margaret Meldrew Annette Crosbie
Mrs Warboys Doreen Mantle
Electricity Man Clive Mantle
Mr Berenger John Cater
Garden Centre Manager Lloyd McGuire

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Feb 1990 21:35
    BBC One
  • Sat 22 Jun 1991 20:20
    BBC One
  • Thu 29 Oct 1992 22:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Thu 29 Oct 1992 22:35
    BBC One Northern Ireland
  • Thu 29 Oct 1992 23:30
    BBC One Wales
  • Fri 23 Aug 1996 21:35
    BBC One
  • Sun 5 Dec 1999 22:20
    BBC One
  • Mon 15 May 2006 22:35
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Tue 9 Nov 2021 20:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 9 Jul 2024 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 13 Jul 2024 23:50
    BBC Four
  • Wed 11 Feb 2026 22:00
    BBC Two HD, England, Wales & Wales HD only
  • Mon 9 Mar 2026 23:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only