Marriage, politics and the possibility of a life beyond Oil Drum Lane bring new tensions between the Steptoes. Their business and home life also become increasingly complicated as Harold tries to move forward while Albert remains resistant to change.
Episode 1
And Afterwards At
Oct 4, 1965
Harold finally gets to the altar with Albert as his best man.
Episode 2
Crossed Swords
Oct 11, 1965
When Albert gets locked in the outside loo, Harold arrives back to find no dinner. But he is not worried as he has found a rare piece of porcelain and he wants to put it up for auction.
Episode 3
Those Magnificent Men and Their Heating Machines
Oct 18, 1965
Harold decides that he wants central heating for the house and plans to install the system himself.
Episode 4
The Siege of Steptoe Street
Oct 25, 1965
When the money runs out and the bills mount up, a summons is delivered from the local butcher demanding payment. Barricading themselves in the house, the Steptoes need something drastic to happen.
Episode 5
A Box in Town
Nov 1, 1965
When Harold brings his current girlfriend back home after a date, he finds that he has to entertain her in the yard because Albert will not go upstairs to sleep. So he decides to leave and rent a flat in town.
Episode 6
My Old Man's a Tory
Nov 8, 1965
Harold invites the local Labour Party organizer to a meeting, hoping they will adopt him as their candidate for the next election. Albert, who supports the Tories, plans to thwart his ambitions.
Episode 7
Pilgrim's Progress
Nov 15, 1965
Harold takes Albert on a trip to France to see the battlefields of the First World War. But as soon as the plane has takes off, he starts arguing with an American passenger about their involvement in the conflict.