--- product_id: 52775210 title: "Steptoe & Son - Complete Collection" price: "NZ$165" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52775210-steptoe-and-son-complete-collection store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Iconic British comedy Classic DVD format Timeless 1960s series Steptoe & Son - Complete Collection **Price:** NZ$165 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Unlock the Door to Timeless Comedy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Steptoe & Son - Complete Collection - **How much does it cost?** NZ$165 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52775210-steptoe-and-son-complete-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect Gift:** An ideal present for nostalgia lovers and comedy enthusiasts alike. - • **Cultural Icon:** Dive into the world of Steptoe & Son, a staple of British pop culture. - • **Collector's Edition:** A must-have for any true fan of vintage television. - • **Relive the Laughter:** Experience the charm of classic British humor with every episode. - • **High-Quality Remaster:** Enjoy enhanced visuals and sound for an immersive viewing experience. ## Overview The Complete Steptoe & Son [DVD] [1962] is a collector's edition that brings together all episodes of the beloved British sitcom, remastered for optimal viewing. This iconic series, which aired in the 1960s, showcases the hilarious misadventures of a father-son duo, making it a cherished piece of television history. ## Description Product Description Rag and bones forever!Here are all 57 episodes of the classic BBC comedy series starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett as the father and son running a a junkyard and scrap metal business.Includes every episode from Series 1-8, plus the two Christmas specials from 1973 and 1974.From desertcart.co.ukAn absolute treasure trove for fans of classic British comedy, Steptoe and Son: Complete BBC Series Box Set unites every single episode from series one to eight of the show, along with a pair of Christmas specials too. That amounts to over 50 episodes of pure comedy gold, just waiting to be rediscovered.The situation of the sit-com is, of course, a father and son running their scrap metal business. But the com comes in droves, starting from the wonderful pairing of Wilfred Brambell and Harry H Corbett in the leading roles. It's hard to think of a finer piece of comedy pairing in a British television programme of this ilk, and their relationship is very much the core of what makes Steptoe and Son great.Credit, however, must also going to comedy writing legends Galton and Simpson. The genius of their scripts was they needed no gimmicks, and no tricks. Instead, good, honest, well-written dialogue that had no problem with pushing the boundaries of the time generated the laughs, and Steptoe and Son has them in abundance.Is Steptoe and Son the best sit-com in British television history? Well, that's open to debate. But what isn't up for argument is that it's certainly one of the very best, and thanks to this comprehensive boxset, it's one that continues to live on and find its audience."Unmissable". - Simon Brew From desertcart.co.uk An absolute treasure trove for fans of classic British comedy, Steptoe and Son: Complete BBC Series Box Set unites every single episode from series one to eight of the show, along with a pair of Christmas specials too. That amounts to over 50 episodes of pure comedy gold, just waiting to be rediscovered. The situation of the sit-com is, of course, a father and son running their scrap metal business. But the ‘com’ comes in droves, starting from the wonderful pairing of Wilfred Brambell and Harry H Corbett in the leading roles. It’s hard to think of a finer piece of comedy pairing in a British television programme of this ilk, and their relationship is very much the core of what makes Steptoe and Son great. Credit, however, must also going to comedy writing legends Galton and Simpson. The genius of their scripts was they needed no gimmicks, and no tricks. Instead, good, honest, well-written dialogue that had no problem with pushing the boundaries of the time generated the laughs, and Steptoe and Son has them in abundance. Is Steptoe and Son the best sit-com in British television history? Well, that’s open to debate. But what isn’t up for argument is that it’s certainly one of the very best, and thanks to this comprehensive boxset, it’s one that continues to live on and find its audience. Unmissable. --Simon Brew Review: It's worth the conkers. So buy it. - Albert is conniving and wicked and riddled with a double standard attitude. They try and show him with a softer side now and then. But it's not often enough. He never really gives Harold praise unless he feels there's something in it for himself. Albert got voted in The Top 50 characters of all time I think it was in comedy by people in the industry. Albert Ladysmith Steptoe is like Peggy Bundy but in OAP form. He even threatened to creep into Harold's room one night. And whack him over the throat with a pipe in his sleep all because he didn't get his own way. I think this happened in The Bath episode. For some reason Albert and his attitude don't ruin the show for me. I think it's because Harold makes the show worthwhile. Harold is really funny in his anger outbursts. Which there are many thanks to how he's treated by his callous dad. I didn't like how they made Harold the butt of a lot of the hokes in the show. And how Albert was such a Pro at a lot of things. Fluent in French. Good at Snooker. Good at Poker. You name it. The show has more positive than negative going for it. So that's a good thing. It is why I have it on DVD and am in the middle of going through all of it for a second time in a week. It might sound like I hate the show by how I describe Albert. But I don't. I am just telling it like it is with him and his attitude. Nothing more. My dad loved this show before his passing. He liked both characters and how they'd always fight with each other. The daft things they'd do during some of the arguments. Albert's facial expressions as well. This is proper old school entertainment though. Regardless of what we each think about it. They don't make them like this any more. They'd be afraid to considering the cancel culture woke climate society has at the moment. That's fading thankfully. But it's a slow process. Maybe one day we'll get good comedy like this back on our screens. Not so much with the dialogue that could be classed as racist by today's standards. But just good solid funny shows. No irritating female characters. No DEI nonsense. Just solid fun. Like Albert when he was cooking for him and Harold. "They're blacker than a gorilla's goolies" is how he described the Christmas puddings in one episode. Mr Brambell and Mr Corbett made this show work. They will always be one of the finest duo's in comedy. Good writing brings out emotions in the viewer. Good and bad and sad. Review: The Complete Steptoe and Son - Comedy gold hidden in the scrapyard of real life. - This handsome box set collects together all 56 TV episodes (and two Christmas specials) of `Steptoe and Son', possibly one of the most unique series to have ever been aired in this, or any other, country. From the pen of Galton and Simpson, who had previously done sterling service scripting `Hancock's Half Hour', the series tells the stories of everyday life for a pair of totters (rag and bone men) in East London. Life was tough and money scarce. Never far from the breadline, and often struggling to put food on the table, the setting is grim and realistic. However, from this unpromising background, comedy gold was spun. Apart from the exceptional writing, what made the series was the fantastic acting of Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in the lead roles of dirty old man Albert, and his idealistic dreamer of a son, Harold. They brought the characters to vivid life in a display of acting that could put several Oscar winners to shame. The series revolves totally around the two leads. It is really a study of an abusive relationship, with scheming, crafty Albert never willing to let Harold go, terrified of a lonely old age by himself. Harold is constantly trying to break away, but is always conned into staying by his cunning old dad. Doesn't sound funny does it? But I assure you it is absolute comedy gold. The witty one liners and sarcasm, along with some bizarre situations, cleverly set up, contrast with the grim setting (while never seeming disjointed or out of place) to give rise to howls of laughter. The series fell off a bit in later years, after the move to colour filming, as the tone became a little more slapstick and less reliant on the characters and clever plots. There are still a few gems to be found in the later series though, especially my all time favourite episode, `Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning'. All the episodes are collected onto 13 discs, in a large book about the size of 4 normal DVD cases thick. There is a short note from Galton and Simpson regarding the genesis of the series on the back, and an episode listing and air dates inside the front cover. There are no other notes, nor are there any extras on the discs. But that doesn't really matter, the series was so good it doesn't need extras. The picture has been restored, but bear in mind the poor source material, so despite restoration some of the early episodes look a bit ropey. Again, this doesn't matter too much and it is good to have all the episodes in one place. Fans might also want to hunt down the two films, `Steptoe and Son Ride', and `Steptoe and Son Ride Again'. There was also a recent West End play, which concluded the story of Albert and Harold in a very well done and touching way; if ever you get the chance I can really recommend you go see it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000VA3J5C | | Actors | Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 - 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,370 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 1,862 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) 2,016 in Comedy (DVD & Blu-ray) 2,322 in Television (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,442) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 1.0) | | Manufacturer reference | 5014503225520 | | Media Format | Black & White, Colour, Full Screen, Mono, PAL | | Number of discs | 13 | | Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 6.4 x 19 cm; 750 g | | Release date | 29 Oct. 2007 | | Run time | 28 hours and 45 minutes | | Studio | 2entertain | | Subtitles: | English | ## Images ![Steptoe & Son - Complete Collection - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DjhijaEAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's worth the conkers. So buy it. *by Z***Y on 19 March 2025* Albert is conniving and wicked and riddled with a double standard attitude. They try and show him with a softer side now and then. But it's not often enough. He never really gives Harold praise unless he feels there's something in it for himself. Albert got voted in The Top 50 characters of all time I think it was in comedy by people in the industry. Albert Ladysmith Steptoe is like Peggy Bundy but in OAP form. He even threatened to creep into Harold's room one night. And whack him over the throat with a pipe in his sleep all because he didn't get his own way. I think this happened in The Bath episode. For some reason Albert and his attitude don't ruin the show for me. I think it's because Harold makes the show worthwhile. Harold is really funny in his anger outbursts. Which there are many thanks to how he's treated by his callous dad. I didn't like how they made Harold the butt of a lot of the hokes in the show. And how Albert was such a Pro at a lot of things. Fluent in French. Good at Snooker. Good at Poker. You name it. The show has more positive than negative going for it. So that's a good thing. It is why I have it on DVD and am in the middle of going through all of it for a second time in a week. It might sound like I hate the show by how I describe Albert. But I don't. I am just telling it like it is with him and his attitude. Nothing more. My dad loved this show before his passing. He liked both characters and how they'd always fight with each other. The daft things they'd do during some of the arguments. Albert's facial expressions as well. This is proper old school entertainment though. Regardless of what we each think about it. They don't make them like this any more. They'd be afraid to considering the cancel culture woke climate society has at the moment. That's fading thankfully. But it's a slow process. Maybe one day we'll get good comedy like this back on our screens. Not so much with the dialogue that could be classed as racist by today's standards. But just good solid funny shows. No irritating female characters. No DEI nonsense. Just solid fun. Like Albert when he was cooking for him and Harold. "They're blacker than a gorilla's goolies" is how he described the Christmas puddings in one episode. Mr Brambell and Mr Corbett made this show work. They will always be one of the finest duo's in comedy. Good writing brings out emotions in the viewer. Good and bad and sad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Complete Steptoe and Son - Comedy gold hidden in the scrapyard of real life. *by V***R on 8 April 2010* This handsome box set collects together all 56 TV episodes (and two Christmas specials) of `Steptoe and Son', possibly one of the most unique series to have ever been aired in this, or any other, country. From the pen of Galton and Simpson, who had previously done sterling service scripting `Hancock's Half Hour', the series tells the stories of everyday life for a pair of totters (rag and bone men) in East London. Life was tough and money scarce. Never far from the breadline, and often struggling to put food on the table, the setting is grim and realistic. However, from this unpromising background, comedy gold was spun. Apart from the exceptional writing, what made the series was the fantastic acting of Wilfred Brambell and Harry H. Corbett in the lead roles of dirty old man Albert, and his idealistic dreamer of a son, Harold. They brought the characters to vivid life in a display of acting that could put several Oscar winners to shame. The series revolves totally around the two leads. It is really a study of an abusive relationship, with scheming, crafty Albert never willing to let Harold go, terrified of a lonely old age by himself. Harold is constantly trying to break away, but is always conned into staying by his cunning old dad. Doesn't sound funny does it? But I assure you it is absolute comedy gold. The witty one liners and sarcasm, along with some bizarre situations, cleverly set up, contrast with the grim setting (while never seeming disjointed or out of place) to give rise to howls of laughter. The series fell off a bit in later years, after the move to colour filming, as the tone became a little more slapstick and less reliant on the characters and clever plots. There are still a few gems to be found in the later series though, especially my all time favourite episode, `Oh, What a Beautiful Mourning'. All the episodes are collected onto 13 discs, in a large book about the size of 4 normal DVD cases thick. There is a short note from Galton and Simpson regarding the genesis of the series on the back, and an episode listing and air dates inside the front cover. There are no other notes, nor are there any extras on the discs. But that doesn't really matter, the series was so good it doesn't need extras. The picture has been restored, but bear in mind the poor source material, so despite restoration some of the early episodes look a bit ropey. Again, this doesn't matter too much and it is good to have all the episodes in one place. Fans might also want to hunt down the two films, `Steptoe and Son Ride', and `Steptoe and Son Ride Again'. There was also a recent West End play, which concluded the story of Albert and Harold in a very well done and touching way; if ever you get the chance I can really recommend you go see it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on 25 December 2024* Order came very promptly, exactly what I ordered and wanted. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52775210-steptoe-and-son-complete-collection](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52775210-steptoe-and-son-complete-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*