Steptoe and Son (1962)

Steptoe and Son, crafted by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, is a classic British sitcom featuring the comedic duo of Wilfred Brambell as the cantankerous father and Harry H. Corbett as his hapless son. Set on the fictional Oil Drum Lane in Shepherd's Bush, London, they navigate the ups and downs of their rag-and-bone business. Originally airing from 1962 to 1965 and returning from 1970 to 1974, the show’s catchy theme, "Old Ned," was penned by Ron Grainer. Celebrated as the 15th best sitcom in a 2004 BBC poll, it inspired adaptations in the US and several other countries, along with two feature films released in the