One Foot in the Podcast - One Foot in the Grave

Remember all those times I and other listeners would reference "the Webber book" which became my trusted bible? Well, a great coup was had by the pod with having the man himself on for a chinwag about his marvellous book 'The Complete One Foot in the Grave'.

One Foot in the Podcast outro music creator, Anthony Satterthwaite chinwags with me about 'Wisdom of the Witch' - which the alternative title given would suggest we get quite iritated with the person responsible for Victor nearly being killed. I mean, he is eventually killed but had Renwick had other ideas, we'd have been starved of 2 more specials and a final series.

Merry Christmas.

Tom Griff 

He was supposed to turn up on the pod for the usual Sunday slot, but alas, he arrived Wednesday!

So, in the spirit of Chippy Joe, this pod is being released on a Wednesday.

Jonathan Kydd was so easy to natter with and a man of many talents.

Thank you for downloading.

Part 2 of the unplanned ramble.

A cheeky couple of games mid way through for you to play along.

Hello and welcome.

Pod regulars, Si and Dazza join me to quite simply, keep me company. It's just us talking. Mainly about comedy.

I hope it inspires....someone? It won't, but we had great fun.

Doreen Mantle, aged 97, has sadly passed away as announced today by her agent.

Si, Darren and I pay tribute to one of the comedy greats in TV sitcom history.

We loved Mrs. Warboys, but she will live on in the One Foot in the Grave universe forever more.

Back with a sequel to the "one-off" Creek discussion from the other week.

One of our favourite Creek episodes just had to be aired in review form.

Welcome back to part 2 (of 2), closing the final couple of chapters of David Renwick's 'One Foot in the Grave and Counting'.

Social experiment - if you are one of the probable few who reads the gubbins in this podcast upload, get in touch and let me know that you read this!

And then introduce yourself!

Welcome!

This could be the dawn of a new era in One Foot in the Podcast land - in the respect that perhaps I'll be doing more of a diverse route into discussing some of Britain's finest TV shows? Or perhaps not. I've always wanted to go down the Jonathan Creek rabbit hole and particularly withmy old school mate, Si Marsh. He is very much the Creek to my Meldrew. He is a Creek fanatic and it was great fun topic jumping in the world of Creek, written by the genius David Renwick.

Ben Shaw was the first ever guest on the podcast and here he is, helping to close the rewatch series. The last of the episodes I had previously only ever reviewed alone.

A lovely little getaway at April and Vince's boarding house in Bournemouth, two pretty young ladies somewhat gazing over Victor and some monumental misunderstandings of the highest proportion, whip up a bit of a storm for the Meldrews on this not so relaxing holiday.

Sarah joins me this week as she helps to dissect this episode and explore the psyche of the main characters.

Contact me @onefootinthepod on Twitter, One Foot in the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram + email onefootinthepodcast@gmail.com

Here's a bonus extra from Rach and her pops, Tim, where they head-off for a quick quiz and take it in turns to reveal their ultimate One Foot themed experience if stranded on a desert island.

Rach (formally Miss. Penycate, now Mrs. Rowatt) and her dad, Tim, join me to discuss 'Who Will Buy'. This is a podcast first having two guests on at the same time to discuss a regular episode. It's also a first having a guest and their relative join the show! 

Watch out for a proceeding episode of fun and games that follows.

Hello!

This week, it's a bit of an alternative take on all things reviews. Richard and I do discuss Dramatic Fever, but it's not picked through like a fine-tooth comb like usual. This is a more informal and relaxed approach and often us going off topic!

You'll find Richard over at BBC Radio Sounds and on his ever-popular Stereo Underground slot.

Thank you for downloading - Graham joins me with the dissecting of this great second episode involving some animal tragedy, TCP and a decorative nightmare for the Meldrews.

Merry Christmas! 

Here's a little special treat for One Foot in the Grave viewers on the eve of Christmas 2022. 

The lovely Cathy Shipton, veteran of Casualty, but to us, will always be 'Mrs. Burridge', delighted in joining me for a podcast Christmas special to cover her experience in 'Who's Listening'. 

Wow! Another One Foot in the Grave cast member to add to the list and how amazing it was to talk to her about such a Christmassy special of the series.

Please visit https://www.crisis.org.uk which Cath supports year in, year out. See what you might be able to do to help! 

We return for part 2 of this Christmassy review of a wonderful and special episode of David Renwick's. 

Review a Christmas special I've already done two years ago? Why not?

It's Christmas! (If you are downloading this at the appropriate time of year)

My good friend, Ant, considers this his most favourite episode of them all and I had a lot of fun nerdgasming over this festive special.

Ant is responsible for the One Foot in the Podcast rendition of Eric Idle's 'One Foot in the Grave' as played on the organ.

This is Doreen Mantle talking to presenter Pat Sissons before the screening of One Foot in the Algarve HD.

Need I say more, have fun listening! 

Here all of the shenanigans that occurred with presenters Richard Latto and Alex Dyke ahead of the One Foot in the Algarve HD screening.

This includes a little stint on stage with me, a quiz and a bit of gentle banter with the audience.

Cheers! 

I was invited on to Katie Martin's morning show the morning after the night before, of the great One Foot in the Algarve event at The Regent in Christchurch. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_solent

I welcome the man responsible for the upcoming One Foot in the Algarve night on Friday 4th November 2022.

Richard talks about how the idea first came about, the process to upscaling from original film and talks me through his One Foot in the Desert Island wishlist.

Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardLatto

Cape Town's finest competes in some fun and games! 

We're talking a quiz on series 1, One Foot in the Desert Island & a quick-fire One Foot questionnaire!

Please leave a review and help get One Foot spoken more of over the interweb! 

To round-off the opening series of One Foot in the Grave, I am joined by a former guest who has made previous appearances on the pod. It's Matt from South Africa.

Please leave a review - for Victor's sake! 

Friend and host of 'Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins' helps to breakdown the penultimate episode of series 1.

Rendition of the outro was performed by Organist and Pianist, Anthony Satterthwaite

One Foot in the Grave's God returns to answer fan questions about his sterling work in One Foot and a little bit on Jonathan Creek.

Thank you to David Renwick for once again, being so willing to chat with me so freely and for you listeners for downloading.

Bee issues, vision issues and childmidning issues.

With me this week, is friend of the podcast Dazzamagoo for this nerdfest.

Also, a couple of games at the end! 

This one is probably my favourite episode of series 1, and it gave me great pleasure discussing this with friend of the podcast, Dan Heath. Dan is a comedy connoisseur and is a delight to talk with. Whilst recording this, I could smell something unusual by the sideboard.

Thank you, Dan! 

Remember - if you head over to your podcasting platform to review the show, it only goes to help the good cause of ensuring One Foot in the Grave is always in those comedy algorithms - so please review if you haven't! 

I continue on with my good friend and fellow podcaster, Simon - Host of 'Don't Forget Your Goodbye Gherkins' (Men Behaving Badly Pod).

We discuss episode 2 in this rewatch (with fans) series reviewing 'The Big Sleep'.

Please enjoy and make sure you visit Si's Twitter account and interact! https://twitter.com/mbbpod 

Take care.

The wait to get this gentleman on was worth it. Since the very early days of the podcast, Owen had been a podcast guest target. I wore him down!

This was such a special interview and for me, absolutely fascinating. Owen gives such an in-depth insight into his time on set and recalling some of those memorable scenes.

Please visit Owen's website at www.owenbrenman.com for some exclusive archive footage as well as his Twitter @owenbrenman

Well, waddya know? I went live on Radio 2 very early on Thursday July 14th - on the OJ Borg show where Phil Williams was standing-in.

I was asked by producer Sophie to take part in 'Midnight Mastermind'. They had never had 'One Foot in the Grave' as a specialist subject before, so discovered my podcast and invited me on. Charmed!

As the episode is available for only so long on the BBC Sounds website, I thought I would upload it as a podcast for you all. 

Thanks!

This lovely lady needs no introduction.

With a vast array of television credits under her belt, Chris gives an insight into the life of a TV Director and sheds her love and fondness for her time and involvement in the creation of One Foot in the Grave. 

What a wonderful guest! 

Rachael returns to be tested in her One Foot knowledge. Also, a bit of scenario based fun!

The dawn of another rewatch for all those episodes I first released alone in early 2020.

I am joined by Rachael - with a very Renwicky surname in my opinion.

The lovely Rachael breaks down this series opener with me.

This week, the lovely Nisha joins me for fun and games.

Some quick-fire questions are thrown around, mixed in with a quiz for us both + a bit of Desert Island Discs One Foot style, for good measure.

I hope you have fun listening! 

Always a pleasure to welcome a comedy legend of the 1990s and beyond - I hope you enjoy one of One Foot in the Grave's biggest fan's discussion points with me. 

James Dreyfus delves deep into the psychology of this wonderful sitcom and its characters. It really was a privilage and much fun to speak with James on one of my favourite topics.

Please, if you haven't done so already, can you write me a review? By doing so, you'll help spread the good work of One Foot in the Grave far and beyond (and helps me to attract some new listeners).

Thanks! 

The title of this podcast is merely relating to the timing of the release - nothing else! 

Simon and I have a general One Foot waffle - I hope you enjoy.

Hello - we're back with the first release since Christmas 2021.

Si, Darren and Tom get together to generally waffle on like in the spirit of Jean Warboys.

Included in this episode is a rather calamitious quiz! 

Get in touch with me to let me know how you got on! 

Happy Easter, you little bunnies.

Tom

A treat for Simon, Darren and I, as part of our adventure in and around Christchurch and Bournemouth. We spoke with Shaun, who lives at Victor Meldrew's home, as well as Gill & Ted, occupying Mr Swainey's address.

This was a treat and a privilage to speak to down-to-earth people who probably have no idea how awesome it is, to be residing at such famous houses in the British comedy world.

Thank you to Shaun and his wife and Gill & Ted.