One Foot in the Grave (1990)

Victor Meldrew (played magnificently by Richard Wilson) is, to say the least, impatient and intolerant. When early retirement falls upon him, he suddenly has plenty of time on his hands to rage against the petty irritations of life.

His long-suffering and patient wife Margaret (perfectly played by Annette Crosbie) has mastered the art of coping with his difficult ways, but at times even she is completely exasperated. Other characters include the Meldrews' neighbours Patrick Trench (a classic role by Angus Deayton), his wife Pippa (Janine Duvitski), Mrs Warboys (the super Doreen Mantle) and Nick Swainey (Owen Brenman).

Originally shown by the BBC in six series from 1990-2000, it's a comedy classic.