Victor Meldrew as seen in the first episode of One Foot in the Grave
Portrayed by
Richard Wilson
Duration
1990–2000
First appearance
"Alive and Buried" (4 January 1990)
Last appearance
"Things Aren't Simple Any More" (20 November 2000)
Created by
David Renwick
Introduced by
Susan Belbin
In-universe information
Occupation
Security guard (retired)
Father
Victor Meldrew Sr.
Brothers
Alfred Meldrew
Wife
Margaret Pellow (1958–2000; his death)
Sons
Stuart Meldrew
First cousins
Geoffrey Ivor Roger
Victor Meldrew is a fictional character in the BBC One sitcom One Foot in the Grave, created by David Renwick and portrayed by Richard Wilson. The character epitomised the archetypal grumpy old man. Meldrew is a foil for the bothersome aspects of children, cars, animals, power cuts and next-door neighbours.
The character was created specifically for Wilson, with whom Renwick had worked on the series Hot Metal, though Wilson initially turned the part down as at 53, he felt he was too young to play the 60-year-old Meldrew. Renwick considered Les Dawson for the part before Wilson changed his mind.[1]
^"I don't believe it! Victor Meldrew role almost went to les Dawson". TheGuardian.com. 26 July 2016.
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