Men Of Letters

Sanford & Son / Steptoe & Son

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

The Economist at Christmas

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

Those Magnificent Men!

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.

Without Prejudice

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 Steptoe Harry H. Corbett - Harold Steptoe Gerald Flood - Estate Agent Norman Bird - Mr. Dryson Ernest Arnley - Neighbour Tim Buckland - Neighbour Philip Howard - Neighbour Victor Harrington - Neighbour Stuart Damon

Homes Fit For Heroes

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 Steptoe Harry H. Corbett - Harold Steptoe Peggy Thorpe-Bates - The Matron Marie Makino - Old Lady Molly Veness - Old People's Home Resident