Steptoe and Son

Albert is confined to his bed following a back injury, meaning he must be tended to hand and foot and cannot be left alone throughout the day and night. The task inevitably lands on Harold, who soon finds himself exhausted by Albert’s unrelenting demands.

The broadcast in question is an episode from the series Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs. As a programme entry, it falls under the generic label of an episode, forming part of the broader title’s continuing narrative. In this instalment, Albert finds himself confined to his bed after suffering a back injury. His condition leaves him unable to move, meaning he now requires round‑the‑clock care. Every need, from the simplest to the most demanding, must be tended to, turning his bedroom into a centre of constant service. The responsibility for looking after Albert inevitably lands on Harold. Harold assumes the role of his caretaker, attending to Albert’s every request. The relentless nature of the job soon takes its toll, and Harold becomes noticeably exhausted by the unending demands placed upon him.