StepPod and Son

We delve into the world of Sanford & Son, the US Spin off.

Aspiring Harold decides the business needs some bite. Adapted from TV, with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.

Harold decides that the house needs a central heating system and, having got some radiators on his round, he will plumb it in himself. The result is a disaster as the pipes are visible above the floor-boards and, when the system is turned on, all the heaters start moving and making ominous noises.

First broadcast 30th November 1970.Harold wants to move up in the world so he and a reluctant Albert go to view a suburban semi-detached house.Wilfrid Brambell - Albert SteptoeHarry H. Corbett - Harold SteptoeGerald Flood - Estate AgentNorman Bird - Mr. DrysonErnest Arnley - NeighbourTim Buckland - NeighbourPhilip Howard - NeighbourVictor Harrington - NeighbourStuart Damon

This week we review "Homes Fit for Heroes".First broadcast 7th January 1964.Harold is planning to join the crew of a sailing ship travelling the world for two years, so he puts a reluctant and unhappy Albert into an old people's home in the country.Wilfrid Brambell - Albert SteptoeHarry H. Corbett - Harold SteptoePeggy Thorpe-Bates - The MatronMarie Makino - Old LadyMolly Veness - Old People's Home Resident

The Steptoe`s play a game of Scrabble and get the Vicar arrested. Episode aired Feb 21, 1972

Harold joins the "Darling" world of Amateur Dramatics.

Join us as we delve deep into the Borthwick institute Galton & Simpson archive at York on our Road trip.Then we review The Desperate Hours starring Leonard Rossiter and JG Devlin.

We chat to Archivist of the Borthwick Institute at The University of York Gary Brannan about a fantastic project he has embarked upon to save The Galton & Simpson archive:Gary Brannan crowdfunding with YuStart

Welcome to part 2 of our "one off characters" of the Steptoe world.

Join us again for a 2 part dive into our favourite guest appearances in the Steptoe world. Keep an ear out for Mr Greenwood!

In the latest episode we chat to Author and friend of the Podcast Brian Slade about his latest biography on actor Frank Thornton "To Be Frank" available now. Frank played 6 different character in the tv series Steptoe * Son as well as Mr Russell in Steptoe Rides Again 1973.Frank was best known for playing Captain Peacock in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served? And its sequel Grace & Favour and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in TV sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.

In our latest Ep @mbbpod and I review the 1999 BBC radio remake of The Offer and we discover Harry Corbett`s 1962 tune "Junk Shop" and bemoan the lack of comedy songs nowadays.

This week we review the 2016 BBC remakes of Steptoe And Son with Ed Coleman and Jeff Rawle also Til Death Us Do Part, Hancock’s Half Hour and Are you being Served.

I chat to friend of the Podcast, Author, and Man City`s Number 1 journalist David Clayton about the alleged Steptoe scandals, TV Show The Prisoner and his soon to be released Podcast about a haunting in the Bolton area.

As part of the Christmassy Pod release we caught up with Dan & Giorgio from Cattle Productions Ltd to discuss the Live Stage show tour they've embarked on throughout 2024/2025 all over the UK and Rep. of Ireland. Get your tickets here: Steptoe & Son - LIVE! Steptoe & Son - LIVE!

In our first ever Christmassy Episode, we chat and review the last ever filmed episode of Steptoe where Harold wants to go to Switzerland for Christmas whilst Albert, as usual, prefers Bognor, though he is persuaded to go provided they sail, rather than fly. Thanks for listening!

Daz & Si hit the road and check out Cattle Productions Tour 2024/25 of the UK with a Steptoe & Son live show at The Library Theatre in Sheffield. We meet the creator and impresario Dan Lewis who plays Albert and Giorgio Lowe takes on the role of Harold. Get your tickets here now! Steptoe & Son - LIVE!

And Afterwards At Harold almost ties the knot, but his bride gets cold feet, much to the joy of Albert. Oh What a Beautiful Mourning! When Albert's brother George dies it's a surprise to Harold who never knew he existed. The greedy relatives turn up for the funeral, all hoping to be left something - even Albert wants the twenty-five pounds he lent George in 1925 for an aborted emigration to Australia. They are all in for a shock when it transpires that George left all his money to animal charities, though at least Albert manages to sneak out a valuable figurine everyone coveted.

Join us again as we go back to series 3 and 7 to review The Bonds that Bind us and Loathe Story.

Daz & Si review Carry on Screaming! 1966 with Harry H Corbett as DS Sidney Bung. An evil doctor kidnaps women and turns them into mannequins so that he can sell them to stores. The detective investigating the case has no clue about the disappearance of several women from the city.

Daz & Si are joined by the accomplished journalist and author of over fifty titles including "You Dirty Old Man - A biography of Wilfrid Brambell".Featuring original interviews with film directors Richard Lester, Terence Davies and Tony Palmer, as well as recollections from his own family members, the family of Harry H. Corbett and those who worked alongside him, author David Clayton seeks to re-examine the legacy of a man whose loyal fanbase remains undiminished sixty years on from his heyday.

Daz & Si review Wilfrid Brambells appearance in Holiday on the Buses 1973 British comedy film directed by Bryan Izzard and starring Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen, Stephen Lewis and Bob Grant. It was produced by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe for Hammer Films, and is the third and final spin-off film from the ITV sitcom On the Buses. 

Susannah Corbett, daughter of Harry H Corbett is an English actress and author. Her acting career began in 1991 and she has performed on television, film and radio. As an author, she writes children's books. Join us as we chat about Harrys favourite line in Steptoe & Son as well as an exclusive reveal involving Wilfrid Brambell and a very drunk Australian lady! Thanks for listening.

Daz & Si review the second film outing from our favourite Rag and Bone men, released in 1973 called Steptoe and Son Ride Again!

Series 4 Episode 6 Join myself and special guest Tyler as we discuss the episode and I learn the origin of the term "Grumble".

Series 8 Episode 5 - Upstairs Downstairs Upstairs Downstairs Episode 6 - Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard

Albert is livid when his son Harold proposes marriage to an exotic dancer. Albert plots to obstruct the marriage by losing the wedding ring and accompanying the newlyweds on their honeymoon.

Series 7 Episode 6 - Divided We Stand Episode 8 - The Party

We review Series 5 Episode 1 A Death in the Family. And episode 6 TB or not TB? Non snooker fans feel free to skip the beginning! 😀

Series 6 Episode 1 - Robbery with Violence Episode 8 - Cuckoo in the Nest

Daz, Si and Special guest! After suffering the results of his father's cooking, which involves crimping pie crust with false teeth, Harold shows off his new purchase, a huge snooker table, so big it eventually ends up in the yard. When he finds that Albert is much better at the game than him he becomes obsessed with the notion of beating him just once in his life and makes his dad play snooker in a rainstorm in the middle of the night.

Episode 4 - The Siege of Steptoe Street Due to numerous bills, including for delicacies Harold bought on tick from Mr. Stacey the butcher, the Steptoes find themselves besieged by all the people to whom they owe money plus bailiffs. When the creditors finally break in to take away the furniture, Albert arranges an 'accident' which makes it look as if Mr. Stacey has attacked him and reverses the situation by threatening to sue. Episode 7 - Pilgrim`s Progress Albert, wearing his medals from World War One and accompanied by Harold, is on a plane going to re-visit his former battle-fields. When an American passenger admires Albert's medals, he retaliates by accusing the Americans of always coming in too late. After a row with a Frenchman, whom Albert accuses of stealing Englishwomen, Steptoe and Son are both deported back to England, but Albert considers another pilgrimage next year to Arabia.

Episode 3 - The Lead Man Cometh Harold and Albert are offered lead by Welsh Hughie. Episode 5 - Sunday for 7 Days Albert and Harold are off to the pictures. Harold wants to see Fellini's '8½ (1963)', while Albert prefers Nudes of 1964.

The Bath Albert takes a bath. A Musical Evening Harold plans a musical evening with some old 78rpm records, while Steptoe Sr. insists on noisily mending his shoes.

Pilot - The Offer Series 1 Episode 3 - The Piano