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Who else is shocked that the BBC havnt..


..commissioned a remake/sequel to Steptoe and son? It was a major sitcom in its time and is still looked upon as a landmark in British comedy. So it would be the perfect choice in this era of remakes and unoriginal TV ideas. I can just see it..

“ New comedy this fall ’Steptoe’s son.’ A sequel to the hit 60’s/70’s comedy. After Albert’s death in 1976 Harold meets and marries Mary. Two years later Mary dies while giving birth to their son Albert. 20 years later (1996) Harold Play by Robert lynsy and Albert played by Danny dyer (the talentless ‘go to’ cocky actor) try their best to run the century owned business of ‘rag and boning’ in the modern age.
Albert starts to take on many ventures to try and escape (im sure you can tell where this is going) from domineering father and the dyeing business.”


I seriously hope to god they never do anything like this. It wouldn’t shock me though. Look what ch5 did with ‘Minder!’-_- Although the prequel to only fools was pretty good!


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I see what you are saying, reviving an old 'show' and giving a modern twist, the most recent example the 'bareable' Reggie Perrin.

That said, After the Demise of Steptoe in the 70's the BBC has made other comedies in the 70's & 80's which have borrowed heavily from the 'Steptoe Model' - Only Fools & Horses being the most obvious choice IMO... Londoner's, Hard Up, Scruffy Old Fella, One holding the other back, Schemes which go wrong, Junk merchendise, Love life issues for main characters et al...

Ultimately I do not want to see a Steptoe Revival, maybe a few more documentaries & some more recognition would be nice.


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I'd be shocked if they did remake it as absolutely nothing could possibly stand up to the original. It's still my fave sitcom of all time and nothing else comes close to touching it.

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Why do they need to remake it? Just air the original episodes.

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'commissioned a remake/sequel to Steptoe and son?'

It happened last year and it was not very good.

It's that man again!!

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Are there any rag and bone men today?

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