List of Steptoe and Son episodes

This is an episode list of the British sitcom Steptoe and Son. All episodes were originally shown on what is now known as BBC One, although the station was simply called BBC Television until April 1964 when BBC2 began broadcasting (between the third and fourth series). Dates shown are the original broadcast dates. Series 1–4 were produced in black and white, and series 5–8 in colour. However, the series 5 episodes, and all but two of series 6, only survive in black and white.

Series 1–6 were produced and directed by Duncan Wood, series 7 by John Howard Davies (apart from "Divided We Stand" which was directed by David Croft as Davies was ill), the 1973 Christmas Special by Graeme Muir, and series 8 and 1974 Christmas Special by Douglas Argent (with "The Seven Steptoerai" being co-directed by Mike Crisp). All episodes were written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Series 7–8 are regularly repeated on Gold.

Harold's been offered a job elsewhere, so when he discovers Albert has been drinking out of the cocktail cabinet, he begins to pack up his belongings and leave his dad for good. However when Albert refuses to allow Harold to use the horse to move the cart full of his belongings Harold breaks down and the two go inside for a cup of tea.

The first series where the creator's names came before the actor's name in the opening titles but still saying "By Alan Simpson and Ray Galton"

Produced in colour, however all currently only exist in black and white. Now with the "By Ray Galton and Alan Simpson" byline at the beginning.

Second series produced in colour. With two episodes excepted (indicated), this series now only exists in black and white.

Produced in colour. This is the first series to survive completely in colour.

Christmas Night with the Stars was screened annually on Christmas night when the top stars of the BBC appeared in short versions, typically five to ten minutes; The programme ran from 1958 to 1972 and Steptoe & Son appeared twice in 1962 and 1967.

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