StepPod and Son

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

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

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.

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

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...

The Steptoe`s play a game of Scrabble and get the Vicar arrested. Episode aired Feb 21, 1972

Harold joins the "Darling" world of Amateur Dramatics.

Join us as we delve deep into the Borthwick institute Galton & Simpson archive at York on our Road trip. Then we review The Desperate Hours starring Leonard Rossiter and JG Devlin.

We chat to Archivist of the Borthwick Institute at The University of York Gary Brannan about a fantastic project he has embarked upon to save The Galton & Simpson archive: Gary Brannan crowdfunding with YuStart

Welcome to part 2 of our "one off characters" of the Steptoe world.

Join us again for a 2 part dive into our favourite guest appearances in the Steptoe world. Keep an ear out for Mr Greenwood!

In the latest episode we chat to Author and friend of the Podcast Brian Slade about his latest biography on actor Frank Thornton "To Be Frank" available now. Frank played 6 different character in the tv series Steptoe * Son as well as Mr Russell in Steptoe Rides Again 1973.Frank was best known for playing Captain Peacock in the TV sitcom Are You Being Served? And its sequel Grace & Favour and...

In our latest Ep @mbbpod and I review the 1999 BBC radio remake of The Offer and we discover Harry Corbett`s 1962 tune "Junk Shop" and bemoan the lack of comedy songs nowadays.

This week we review the 2016 BBC remakes of Steptoe And Son with Ed Coleman and Jeff Rawle also Til Death Us Do Part, Hancock’s Half Hour and Are you being Served.

I chat to friend of the Podcast, Author, and Man City`s Number 1 journalist David Clayton about the alleged Steptoe scandals, TV Show The Prisoner and his soon to be released Podcast about a haunting in the Bolton area.

As part of the Christmassy Pod release we caught up with Dan & Giorgio from Cattle Productions Ltd to discuss the Live Stage show tour they've embarked on throughout 2024/2025 all over the UK and Rep. of Ireland. Get your tickets here: Steptoe & Son - LIVE! Steptoe & Son - LIVE!

In our first ever Christmassy Episode, we chat and review the last ever filmed episode of Steptoe where Harold wants to go to Switzerland for Christmas whilst Albert, as usual, prefers Bognor, though he is persuaded to go provided they sail, rather than fly. Thanks for listening!

Daz & Si hit the road and check out Cattle Productions Tour 2024/25 of the UK with a Steptoe & Son live show at The Library Theatre in Sheffield. We meet the creator and impresario Dan Lewis who plays Albert and Giorgio Lowe takes on the role of Harold. Get your tickets here now! Steptoe & Son - LIVE!

And Afterwards At Harold almost ties the knot, but his bride gets cold feet, much to the joy of Albert. Oh What a Beautiful Mourning! When Albert's brother George dies it's a surprise to Harold who never knew he existed. The greedy relatives turn up for the funeral, all hoping to be left something - even Albert wants the twenty-five pounds he lent George in 1925 for an aborted emigration to Austra...

Join us again as we go back to series 3 and 7 to review The Bonds that Bind us and Loathe Story.

Daz & Si review Carry on Screaming! 1966 with Harry H Corbett as DS Sidney Bung. An evil doctor kidnaps women and turns them into mannequins so that he can sell them to stores. The detective investigating the case has no clue about the disappearance of several women from the city.

Daz & Si are joined by the accomplished journalist and author of over fifty titles including "You Dirty Old Man - A biography of Wilfrid Brambell".Featuring original interviews with film directors Richard Lester, Terence Davies and Tony Palmer, as well as recollections from his own family members, the family of Harry H. Corbett and those who worked alongside him, author David Clayton seeks to...

Daz & Si review Wilfrid Brambells appearance in Holiday on the Buses 1973 British  comedy film  directed by Bryan Izzard and starring  Reg Varney ,  Doris Hare ,  Michael Robbins ,  Anna Karen ,  Stephen Lewis  and  Bob Grant . It was produced by  Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe  for  Hammer Films , and is the third and final spin-off film from the ITV sitcom  On the Buses . 

Susannah Corbett, daughter of Harry H Corbett is an English actress and author. Her acting career began in 1991 and she has performed on television, film and radio. As an author, she writes children's books. Join us as we chat about Harrys favourite line in Steptoe & Son as well as an exclusive reveal involving Wilfrid Brambell and a very drunk Australian lady! Thanks for listening.

Daz & Si review the second film outing from our favourite Rag and Bone men, released in 1973 called Steptoe and Son Ride Again!