Best Victor Meldrew Podcasts (2024)

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Fun & Games with Adam James 1:30:56

3M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

One Foot in the Podcast welcomes a professional musician and friend of the pod, Adam James. A couple of rounds of One Foot themed games and general discussion to get your dose of One Foot injected into your lugholes once more. If you read this bit - please contact me to say... you read this bit. Cheers!…

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Question Time special: When Victor got it wrong (a debate) 1:28:02

3M ago1:28:02

1:28:02

Was Victor Meldrew completely faultless in life? Could he have executed things differently when going full throttle in his pursuit to fight against the crappy things faced in society? My good mate, Dan 'the beefcake' Heath (nickname not verified) debated with me on as many Victor scenarios as we could think of. Please get in touch! onefootinthepodc…

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Director/Producer: Susie Belbin 58:55

4M ago58:55

58:55

One of the best conversations I've had on the podcast. Susie Belbin was a producer/director for a whole host of shows, including: One Foot in the Grave (S1-S5) Jonathan Creek Are you being Served? Bread Hi-de-Hi! 'Allo! 'Allo! It Ain't Half Hot Mum Only Fools and Horses (S4) She also worked with Morecambe and Wise. Her CV is impressive and her expe…

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The Manchester collective 1:18:28

5M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

Hallo! All 3 of my guests are from the Manchester area. We met up a few weeks ago for lunch and a One Foot chinwag. Consider this pod a debrief of that. It's a longy - so, plan that long distance travel or dog walk well.

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Richard Webber - The Pod legend! 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

Remember all those times I and other listeners would reference "the Webber book" which became my trusted bible? Well, a great coup was had by the pod with having the man himself on for a chinwag about his marvellous book 'The Complete One Foot in the Grave'.

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The Easter Special 1:11:25

5M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

It's Easter - why not?Joining me is friend and fellow podder, Si Smith of the Men Behaving Badly podcast 'Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins' & co-host of The 3 Comidos. A couple of quizzes, a 'where are they now' chat and a discussion on who we'd cast in One Foot in the Grave if it were to make a return.Thanks for downloading.…

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Only Fools convention with Sir David Jason - my thoughts (tiny bit of One Foot speak) 14:26

7M ago14:26

14:26

I attended the Only Fools and Horses convention and met the legend that is Sir David Jason. At long last!I speak my thoughts on the drive home.

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The Wisdom of the absolute b**ch - A Christmas revist 1:00:59

10M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

One Foot in the Podcast outro music creator, Anthony Satterthwaite chinwags with me about 'Wisdom of the Witch' - which the alternative title given would suggest we get quite iritated with the person responsible for Victor nearly being killed. I mean, he is eventually killed but had Renwick had other ideas, we'd have been starved of 2 more specials…

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Jonathan Kydd - A.K.A Chippy Joe / Market Stall Geezer 1:04:02

12M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

He was supposed to turn up on the pod for the usual Sunday slot, but alas, he arrived Wednesday! So, in the spirit of Chippy Joe, this pod is being released on a Wednesday. Jonathan Kydd was so easy to natter with and a man of many talents. Thank you for downloading.

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An unplanned ramble (part 2 of 2) 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Part 2 of the unplanned ramble. A cheeky couple of games mid way through for you to play along.

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An unplanned ramble (part 1 of 2) 1:02:05

1y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Hello and welcome. Pod regulars, Si and Dazza join me to quite simply, keep me company. It's just us talking. Mainly about comedy. I hope it inspires....someone? It won't, but we had great fun.

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Doreen Mantle - A eulogy and farewell 28:27

1y ago28:27

28:27

Doreen Mantle, aged 97, has sadly passed away as announced today by her agent. Si, Darren and I pay tribute to one of the comedy greats in TV sitcom history. We loved Mrs. Warboys, but she will live on in the One Foot in the Grave universe forever more.

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A live pod opposite Victor's house 11:22

1y ago11:22

11:22

This has got to be a first, but I recorded and uploaded a podcast outside of Victor Meldrew's house. Just a short and sweet live transmission of my thoughts on the show whilst I holiday in the Poole area.

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Fun & Games with Christchurch resident Jen! 1:07:17

1y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

I'm podding with Jen, a resident in the Christchurch area. Which was the only excuse I needed to do some podding once again.We have a general One Foot natter, chucked in a quiz, a quick-fire round and a Desert Island Discs special.

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A Creek David Renwick Special - Part 2 53:00

1y ago53:00

53:00

Picking up where we left off with part 2 of the Renwick special.

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A Creek David Renwick Special - Part 1 (100th episode spectacular!) 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

Hello! David Renwick makes his fourth appearance on the podcast (not that I'm counting), to talk about for the most part, Jonathan Creek.Jonathan Creek remains one of the, if not the greatest mystery drama comedy out there, in my opinion. It stands the test of time. Si and I throw several questions David's way (poor man) and the three of us had fun…

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One Creek in the Foot - The Scented Room 1:16:01

1+ y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Back with a sequel to the "one-off" Creek discussion from the other week. One of our favourite Creek episodes just had to be aired in review form.

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One Foot in the Grave and Counting - A review (Part 2) 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

38:03

Welcome back to part 2 (of 2), closing the final couple of chapters of David Renwick's 'One Foot in the Grave and Counting'. Social experiment - if you are one of the probable few who reads the gubbins in this podcast upload, get in touch and let me know that you read this! And then introduce yourself!…

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One Foot in the Grave and Counting - A review (Part 1) 1:19:54

1+ y ago1:19:54

1:19:54

I finally got round to reading David Renwick's 'One Foot in the Grave and Counting' novel released October 2021. I for one was grateful to have some newmaterial to review, albeit there being some very familiar storylines, there was plenty to sink my teeth into given the subtleties in differences betweenthe TV series and this book. Plus, some organi…

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One Foot in the Creek - A natter with an old mate 1:05:22

1+ y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Welcome! This could be the dawn of a new era in One Foot in the Podcast land - in the respect that perhaps I'll be doing more of a diverse route into discussing some of Britain's finest TV shows? Or perhaps not. I've always wanted to go down the Jonathan Creek rabbit hole and particularly withmy old school mate, Si Marsh. He is very much the Creek …

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E6: Timeless Time with Ben Shaw 1:11:49

1+ y ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Ben Shaw was the first ever guest on the podcast and here he is, helping to close the rewatch series. The last of the episodes I had previously only ever reviewed alone.

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E5: Love and Death with Sarah Gardom 1:13:43

1+ y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

A lovely little getaway at April and Vince's boarding house in Bournemouth, two pretty young ladies somewhat gazing over Victor and some monumental misunderstandings of the highest proportion, whip up a bit of a storm for the Meldrews on this not so relaxing holiday. Sarah joins me this week as she helps to dissect this episode and explore the psyc…

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Who Will Buy? Quiz & One Foot on the Desert Island with Tim & Rach 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

21:15

Here's a bonus extra from Rach and her pops, Tim, where they head-off for a quick quiz and take it in turns to reveal their ultimate One Foot themed experience if stranded on a desert island.

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E4: Who Will Buy? with Rach and Tim 1:03:17

1+ y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Rach (formally Miss. Penycate, now Mrs. Rowatt) and her dad, Tim, join me to discuss 'Who Will Buy'. This is a podcast first having two guests on at the same time to discuss a regular episode. It's also a first having a guest and their relative join the show! Watch out for a proceeding episode of fun and games that follows.…

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E3: Dramatic Fever with Richard Latto 1:23:14

1+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Hello! This week, it's a bit of an alternative take on all things reviews. Richard and I do discuss Dramatic Fever, but it's not picked through like a fine-tooth comb like usual. This is a more informal and relaxed approach and often us going off topic! You'll find Richard over at BBC Radio Sounds and on his ever-popular Stereo Underground slot.…

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E2: We Have Put Her Living In The Tomb with Graham Courage 1:30:33

1+ y ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Thank you for downloading - Graham joins me with the dissecting of this great second episode involving some animal tragedy, TCP and a decorative nightmare for the Meldrews.

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S2E1: In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream with Dan Clay 1:19:38

1+ y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Welcome back to this rewatch edition of the pod, where listeners get involved in discussing the episodes I previously recorded alone - and it's great to be discussing the series 2 opener with new guest, Dan Clay.Dan was fantastic and he even introduces a brand new feature to the pod - with the help of his daughter, Dotty!…

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Cath 'Mrs Burridge' Shipton 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

36:34

Merry Christmas! Here's a little special treat for One Foot in the Grave viewers on the eve of Christmas 2022. The lovely Cathy Shipton, veteran of Casualty, but to us, will always be 'Mrs. Burridge', delighted in joining me for a podcast Christmas special to cover her experience in 'Who's Listening'. Wow! Another One Foot in the Grave cast member …

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[Part 2] A Christmassy review of 'Who's Listening' with Ant Satterthwaite 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

We return for part 2 of this Christmassy review of a wonderful and special episode of David Renwick's.

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A Christmassy review of 'Who's Listening' [Part 1] with Ant Satterthwaite 1:13:12

1+ y ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Review a Christmas special I've already done two years ago? Why not? It's Christmas! (If you are downloading this at the appropriate time of year) My good friend, Ant, considers this his most favourite episode of them all and I had a lot of fun nerdgasming over this festive special. Ant is responsible for the One Foot in the Podcast rendition of Er…

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Doreen Mantle LIVE At The Regent! 25:17

2y ago25:17

25:17

This is Doreen Mantle talking to presenter Pat Sissons before the screening of One Foot in the Algarve HD. Need I say more, have fun listening!

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O.F.I.T.Algarve HD pre-event with BBC Solent and the audience (Children in Need 2022) 32:09

2y ago32:09

32:09

Here all of the shenanigans that occurred with presenters Richard Latto and Alex Dyke ahead of the One Foot in the Algarve HD screening. This includes a little stint on stage with me, a quiz and a bit of gentle banter with the audience. Cheers!

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One Foot Pod & BBC Radio Solent: Talking One Foot in the Grave! 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

I was invited on to Katie Martin's morning show the morning after the night before, of the great One Foot in the Algarve event at The Regent in Christchurch. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_solent

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Richard Latto & the One Foot in the Algarve event 1:05:42

2y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

I welcome the man responsible for the upcoming One Foot in the Algarve night on Friday 4th November 2022. Richard talks about how the idea first came about, the process to upscaling from original film and talks me through his One Foot in the Desert Island wishlist. Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardLatto…

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LIVE EVENT - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:44

2y ago2:44

2:44

Well, would you believe that? Richard Latto of BBC Radio Solent has only gone and done something wonderful for you all. Listen for more details.For more information, visit https://www.theregent.co.uk/event/72207Children In Need 2022@RichardLatto

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One Foot in the Fun & Games - Mr Matt Raubenheimer V One Foot in the Podcast 24:26

2y ago24:26

24:26

Cape Town's finest competes in some fun and games! We're talking a quiz on series 1, One Foot in the Desert Island & a quick-fire One Foot questionnaire! Please leave a review and help get One Foot spoken more of over the interweb!

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E6: The Return of the Speckled Band with Matt Raubenheimer 1:16:40

2y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

To round-off the opening series of One Foot in the Grave, I am joined by a former guest who has made previous appearances on the pod. It's Matt from South Africa. Please leave a review - for Victor's sake!

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E5: The Eternal Quadrangle with Simon Smith 1:00:58

2y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Friend and host of 'Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins' helps to breakdown the penultimate episode of series 1. Rendition of the outro was performed by Organist and Pianist, Anthony Satterthwaite

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David Renwick Q&A [Part 2] 39:20

2y ago39:20

39:20

Part 2 of 2, with David Renwick answering your remaining questions.God love him!

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David Renwick Q&A [Part 1] 1:00:24

2y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

One Foot in the Grave's God returns to answer fan questions about his sterling work in One Foot and a little bit on Jonathan Creek. Thank you to David Renwick for once again, being so willing to chat with me so freely and for you listeners for downloading.

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E4: I'll Retire to Bedlam with Darren Lloyd 1:22:48

2y ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Bee issues, vision issues and childmidning issues. With me this week, is friend of the podcast Dazzamagoo for this nerdfest. Also, a couple of games at the end!

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E3: The Valley of Fear with Dan Heath 1:06:40

2y ago1:06:40

1:06:40

This one is probably my favourite episode of series 1, and it gave me great pleasure discussing this with friend of the podcast, Dan Heath. Dan is a comedy connoisseur and is a delight to talk with. Whilst recording this, I could smell something unusual by the sideboard. Thank you, Dan! Remember - if you head over to your podcasting platform to rev…

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E2: The Big Sleep with Simon Smith 59:52

2y ago59:52

59:52

I continue on with my good friend and fellow podcaster, Simon - Host of 'Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins' (Men Behaving Badly Pod). We discuss episode 2 in this rewatch (with fans) series reviewing 'The Big Sleep'. Please enjoy and make sure you visit Si's Twitter account and interact! https://twitter.com/mbbpod Take care.…

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Owen Brenman 1:10:59

2y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

The wait to get this gentleman on was worth it. Since the very early days of the podcast, Owen had been a podcast guest target. I wore him down! This was such a special interview and for me, absolutely fascinating. Owen gives such an in-depth insight into his time on set and recalling some of those memorable scenes. Please visit Owen's website at w…

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Graham Linehan 29:40

2y ago29:40

29:40

Writer and creator of Father Ted; Blackbooks; IT Crowd; Motherland; The Walshes and a feck load more, I was absolutely delighted to speak to sitcom writing legend, Graham Linehan.How could I not release this on July 19th? Father Ted fans will know the link + today is my birthday - so many reasons to listen!Thanks and enjoy!…

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One Foot in the Podcast on BBC Radio 2 11:42

2y ago11:42

11:42

Well, waddya know? I went live on Radio 2 very early on Thursday July 14th - on the OJ Borg show where Phil Williams was standing-in. I was asked by producer Sophie to take part in 'Midnight Mastermind'. They had never had 'One Foot in the Grave' as a specialist subject before, so discovered my podcast and invited me on. Charmed! As the episode is …

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One Foot in the Directing Chris Gernon 58:35

2y ago58:35

58:35

This lovely lady needs no introduction. With a vast array of television credits under her belt, Chris gives an insight into the life of a TV Director and sheds her love and fondness for her time and involvement in the creation of One Foot in the Grave. What a wonderful guest!

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One Foot in the Fun & Games - Miss Penycate v One Foot in the Podcast 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

Rachael returns to be tested in her One Foot knowledge. Also, a bit of scenario based fun!

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One Foot in the Rewatch - S1E1: Alive & Buried with Miss Rachael Penycate 54:13

2y ago54:13

54:13

The dawn of another rewatch for all those episodes I first released alone in early 2020. I am joined by Rachael - with a very Renwicky surname in my opinion. The lovely Rachael breaks down this series opener with me.

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One Foot in the Fan Discussion - With Nisha 1:01:02

2y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This week, the lovely Nisha joins me for fun and games. Some quick-fire questions are thrown around, mixed in with a quiz for us both + a bit of Desert Island Discs One Foot style, for good measure. I hope you have fun listening!

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