One Foot in the Grave

Victor enrols in art lessons, prompting Margaret's initial delight at seeing his backside, a brief moment of happiness. However, her pleasure quickly fades when she discovers the nature of what he has been drawing, the unsettling images that leave her dismayed.

The Eternal Quadrangle is an episodic programme that follows the intertwined lives of its characters, presenting everyday moments that take unexpected turns. This particular episode centres on the relationship between Victor and Margaret, offering a snapshot of their evolving dynamic. Victor decides to enrol in a series of art classes, stepping into a new creative pursuit. Margaret, at first, feels a surge of relief and happiness when she notices that Victor is turning his back to her, interpreting his physical distance as a welcome respite from their usual interactions. That brief sense of contentment, however, quickly fades. As Margaret discovers the subjects of Victor’s sketches, her mood shifts dramatically; the drawings reveal something that unsettles her, turning her initial joy into genuine dismay. The episode thus captures a simple yet poignant reversal of feeling, illustrating how a seemingly innocuous hobby can expose deeper undercurrents in a relationship, and how quickly optimism can give way to disappointment when new information comes to light.