Steptoe and Son

Harold buys a waterbed, convinced it will improve his romantic prospects, and asks Albert to fit the mains plug, which leads to comedic mishaps. The episode plays out as a comedy starring Harry H Corbett, highlighting the folly of Harold’s scheme.

"And So to Bed" is a television episode presented as a programme. It falls within the comedy genre and is listed simply as an episode of the series. The title hints at the domestic setting that the story revolves around, and the piece is structured as a short, self‑contained narrative. Harold decides to purchase a waterbed, persuaded that the novelty will improve his chances with women. Confident that the new bed will be a catalyst for romance, he nonetheless makes a blunder by asking his friend Albert to connect the mains plug himself. This decision sets the stage for the episode’s central mishap. The story unfolds as a comedy, relying on the absurdity of Harold’s scheme and the ensuing complications. Harry H Corbett appears in the cast, delivering the humour that stems from the ill‑advised electrical work. His presence anchors the light‑hearted tone, ensuring the situation remains amusing rather than alarming. The episode’s humour largely derives from Harold’s misguided confidence and Albert’s willingness to tackle the wiring. By juxtaposing the promise of a romantic boost with the practical dangers of an improperly fitted plug, the programme creates a comic contrast that drives the narrative forward. The result is a brief, witty slice of domestic comedy.