Category: Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son is a pioneer of the “kitchen sink” sitcom, focusing on the volatile relationship between a father and son who run a rag-and-bone business in London. Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell) is the “dirty old man” who uses guilt to keep his ambitious son, Harold (Harry H. Corbett), from leaving the family trade. It’s a masterclass in blending high comedy with genuine pathos, capturing the tragedy of a man trapped by duty and family. #sitcom #uk #tv #comedy