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The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
House from HUGE 90s BBC sitcom hits market for £330k – but do YOU recognise it?
THE house that featured in a hugely popular BBC sitcom from the 90s has gone on the market with a £330,000 price tag – but can you name the show? As a clue, the main character's catchphrase was 'I don't believe it.' Advertisement 6 The famous property in Christchurch, Dorset could be yours for just over £330,000 Credit: BNPS 6 The terrace house is described as being 'well-maintained' Credit: BNPS 6 One Foot in the Grave starred Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew alongside his long-suffering wife Margaret, played by Annette Crosbie Credit: BBC The property seen in the classic British comedy The exterior of the terraced property in Christchurch, Dorset, featured heavily in the 1990s show. Some of the hilarious scenes shot outside it included the sea of garden gnomes delivered by mistake to Victor and a Citroen 2CV car that was somehow parked in his skip. The sitcom followed the adventures of cantankerous pensioner Victor, played by Advertisement The three-bedroom home is in Tresillian Way in the Walkford suburb of Christchurch. Fans of the show have been known to turn up and take selfies outside the house. Next door to it is the home where Victor's nemesis neighbour Patrick, portrayed by The 'well-presented' property has 920 sq ft of accommodation with a hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner and conservatory on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Advertisement Most read in Money Outside it has a private rear garden and a garage in a nearby block. It is being sold by local estate agents Mitchells who describe it as an "attractive house in a lovely quiet location" and say it has been well maintained. Inside Graham Norton's incredible £6million New York townhouse he bought from huge supermodel as Brit star puts property on the market It was last sold in 2015 and has been rented out by the current owners, so is now being sold with vacant possession. Ben Jenkins, from Mitchells, said: "The show is always a talking point with any of the houses in that development and will always drum up a bit of interest that it was used in a television show. Advertisement "I think it got a lot of interest when it last sold ten years ago - the target buyers then were probably more the fans who remember it and it's less so with younger buyers now. "But it's an attractive house and perfect as a buy to let investment." One Foot in the Grave ran for six series and seven Christmas specials. It was set in an unnamed town in southern England although many location scenes were shot around Christchurch and Bournemouth. Advertisement The interior of the house was not used for the show, with internal scenes shot at BBC Television Centre in London. Read more on the Irish Sun If that home doesn't appeal, here are some of the cheapest three-bedroom properties currently available. This could be Britain's most cluttered home and it's for sale. 6 Fans of the show have been known to turn up to take selfies outside the property Credit: BNPS Advertisement 6 The property was last sold in 2015 and had been rented out by the owners Credit: BNPS 6 The estate agent selling the house says it would make a 'perfect' buy to let property Credit: BNPS
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
House from HUGE 90s BBC sitcom hits market for £330k – but do YOU recognise it?
Some of the show's most memorable scenes were filmed outside the Dorset property OFF THE BOX House from HUGE 90s BBC sitcom hits market for £330k – but do YOU recognise it? THE house that featured in a hugely popular BBC sitcom from the 90s has gone on the market with a £330,000 price tag – but can you name the show? As a clue, the main character's catchphrase was 'I don't believe it.' Advertisement 6 The famous property in Christchurch, Dorset could be yours for less than £350,000 Credit: BNPS 6 The terrace house is described as being 'well-maintained' Credit: BNPS 6 One Foot in the Grave starred Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew alongside his long-suffering wife Margaret, played by Annette Crosbie Credit: BBC The property seen in the classic British comedy One Foot in the Grave was the home of the perpetually grumpy character Victor Meldrew and it could be yours for £337,500. The exterior of the terraced property in Christchurch, Dorset, featured heavily in the 1990s show. Some of the hilarious scenes shot outside it included the sea of garden gnomes delivered by mistake to Victor and a Citroen 2CV car that was somehow parked in his skip. The sitcom followed the adventures of cantankerous pensioner Victor, played by Richard Wilson, and his long-suffering wife Margaret, played by Annette Crosbie. Advertisement The three-bedroom home is in Tresillian Way in the Walkford suburb of Christchurch. Fans of the show have been known to turn up and have selfies taken outside the house. Next door to it is the home where Victor's nemesis neighbour Patrick, portrayed by Angus Deayton, lived. The 'well-presented' property has 920 sq ft of accommodation with a hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner and conservatory on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. Advertisement Outside it has a private rear garden and a garage in a nearby block. It is being sold by local estate agents Mitchells who describe it as an "attractive house in a lovely quiet location" and say it has been well maintained. Inside Graham Norton's incredible £6million New York townhouse he bought from huge supermodel as Brit star puts property on the market It was last sold in 2015 and has been rented out by the current owners, so is now being sold with vacant possession. Ben Jenkins, from Mitchells, said: "The show is always a talking point with any of the houses in that development and will always drum up a bit of interest that it was used in a television show. Advertisement "I think it got a lot of interest when it last sold ten years ago - the target buyers then were probably more the fans who remember it and it's less so with younger buyers now. "But it's an attractive house and perfect as a buy to let investment." One Foot in the Grave ran for six series and seven Christmas specials. It was set in an unnamed town in southern England although many location scenes were shot around Christchurch and Bournemouth. Advertisement The interior of the house was not used for the show, with internal scenes shot at BBC Television Centre in London. If that home doesn't appeal, here are some of the cheapest three-bedroom properties currently available. This could be Britain's most cluttered home and it's for sale. Meanwhile, a 500-year-old rundown cottage which featured in an iconic 90s music video could be yours Advertisement 6 Fans of the show have been known to turn up to take selfies of themselves outside the property Credit: BNPS 6 The property was last sold in 2015 and had been rented out by the owners Credit: BNPS
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank?
Plus, scroll down to find the exact day and time that Brits reach peak happiness WHAT'S IN A NAME? Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank? PEOPLE named Dave and Katie are the happiest, a survey found — but Victor, Susan and Nigel are the most miserable. Northerners are also much cheerier than Southerners. Advertisement 2 Victors were the grumpiest of the lot — maybe channelling One Foot in the Grave's famously miserable Meldrew Credit: BBC 2 A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave (stock picture) Credit: Getty The poll found nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave. Second was Katie, for 17 per cent, then Charlie and Emily (both 16 per cent). But 17 per cent said Victors tended to be the most miserable — perhaps influenced by grumpy Victor Meldrew from sitcom One Foot in the Grave. Susan, Nigel and Karen were joint second as the least cheery for 15 per cent of people quizzed. Advertisement According to the Happiness Index, 44 per cent found Northerners a jolly bunch compared with only 17 per cent who said Southerners had the most to smile about. The nation's happy place is on a beach on holiday for 51 per cent, then sitting in a sunny garden (35 per cent) or snuggled on the sofa with a takeaway (32 per cent). Partners bring the most joy for 35 per cent, followed by our kids (32 per cent) and our mums (18 per cent). Other happiness essentials are good friends for 57 per cent, while 52 per cent voted for having disposable cash, 46 per cent for holidays and 29 per cent for pets. Advertisement The happiest moment of the week is 5pm on Fridays and 46 per cent of Brits said they were a glass half-full kind of person Shop & Win platform Winnrz polled 2,000 adults.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank?
PEOPLE named Dave and Katie are the happiest, a survey found — but Victor, Susan and Nigel are the most miserable. Northerners are also much cheerier than Southerners. 2 Victors were the grumpiest of the lot — maybe channelling One Foot in the Grave's famously miserable Meldrew Credit: BBC 2 A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave (stock picture) Credit: Getty The poll found nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave. Second was Katie, for 17 per cent, then Charlie and Emily (both 16 per cent). But 17 per cent said Victors tended to be the most miserable — perhaps influenced by grumpy Victor Meldrew from sitcom Susan, Nigel and Karen were joint second as the least cheery for 15 per cent of people quizzed. READ MORE FROM FABULOUS According to the Happiness Index, 44 per cent found Northerners a jolly bunch compared with only 17 per cent who said Southerners had the most to smile about. The nation's happy place is on a beach on holiday for 51 per cent, then sitting in a sunny garden (35 per cent) or snuggled on the sofa with a takeaway (32 per cent). Partners bring the most joy for 35 per cent, followed by our kids (32 per cent) and our mums (18 per cent). Other happiness essentials are good friends for 57 per cent, while 52 per cent voted for having disposable cash, 46 per cent for holidays and 29 per cent for pets. Most read in Fabulous The happiest moment of the week is 5pm on Fridays and 46 per cent of Brits said they were a glass half-full kind of person Shop & Win platform Winnrz polled 2,000 adults. Most popular baby names of 2024
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The UK's happiest and gloomiest names revealed from delighted Dave to miserable Mark
A study into the happiness of those in the UK revealed certain names are associated with cheery or grumpy demeanours. The UK's happiest and gloomiest names have been revealed following a study into joy across the UK. Brits have a reputation in certain circles of being a bit prim, proper, and rather dull, but we're also known for our sense of humour. Even though our comedy shows have people across the globe in stitches, a number of our jokes are rather self-deprecating. And while happiness comes down to a number of factors - both nature and nurture - could your name be an indicator of personality? Parents trying to find the right name for their baby is a hard enough task without having to worry if their moniker will foretell a happy or miserable life. But recent research has suggested that certain names are predisposed to cheeriness, while others are associated with grumpiness. The study, commissioned by 'Shop & Win' platform Winnrz after their recent launch in the UK, took a deep dive into general joy, with 2,000 responders sharing who the happiest people they knew were. Topping The Happiness Index was Dave, with a whopping 23 per cent of people saying the cheeriest chap they knew had that name. David Tennant is always good for a cheeky grin, while David Attenborough has brought joy to millions of us over the years with his nature documentaries. Dave was followed by Katie (17 percent) in second, then Charlie and Emily (both 16 percent) in joint third. While Lucy, Poppy, Ben, and Muhammed also made the top 10. On the flip side, Brits feel like Victor is the most miserable name, scoring 17 per cent. This could easily have been influenced by telly sourpuss Victor Meldrew, played excellently by Richard Wilson in One Foot in the Grave. Far-right Reform MP Nigel Farage may also have influenced the poll, with his name coming in joint second on 15 per cent, alongside Susan and Karen, a name which has become a mocking slang term in recent years usually referring to an entitled and demanding middle-class woman. Elsewhere on the glum list, Mark and Jeremy both scored (10 percent), suggesting there may have been some Peep Show fans in the research group, with Hassan (9 percent) and Brian (8 percent) also in the top 10, which was male-dominated. Away from names, The Happiness Index also found that Northerners were the happiest in the UK, despite the 'grim up North' stereotype. Almost half (44 percent) of those polled thought Northerners were generally cheery, compared to just 17 per cent who said Southerners had the most to smile about. In terms of our 'happy place', a whopping 51 per cent said it was lazing on a beach while on holiday, with a third (35 percent) finding peace in their garden on a sunny day. For those that like home comforts, 32 per cent said their most joyous spot was snuggling on the sofa with a Friday night takeaway. And Friday at 5pm was rated as the happiest time of the week too. Among the other things to make us crack a smile were winning prizes (31 percent), long walks in the countryside (32 percent), and meeting your pals in the pub (29 percent). And in terms of who brings Brits joy, our partners (35 percent) and kids (32 percent) topped the list quite comfortably. Mums came next, with 18 percent, while dads were just 4 percent. Maybe that's why Father's Day presents are never quite as good. Having close friends (57 percent) or being in love (55 percent) were seen as the most important factors in bringing us happiness, but having happy kids (45 percent) wasn't far behind. As a nation of pet lovers, it's not a shock that 29 percent of us get most cheery around our furry friend. Unsurprisingly, almost nine in 10 (87 percent) would be delighted with an unexpected cash injection, while just having any disposable cash was seen as a serotonin boost to 52 per cent. Winnrz, part of the Idealz Holding brand, launched on May 12 and carried out their survey throughout this month. One lucky participant, Riya Kansara, was given £100,000 for free today as a thank you for answering the questions. Jad Toubayly, Founder and CEO of Winnrz and Idealz Holding said: 'It's great to see from the research that overall we are a glass half full nation, with Northerners being officially crowned the happiest in the UK. 'It's no surprise though with the current climate that almost all of us think that a cash injection would make us feel a little happier. Whether it is a big or small win, the excitement, disbelief, joy and happiness that comes from an unexpected prize can be amazing… something that our 10,000 plus winners who have claimed more than £85million in prizes have already experienced themselves! 'Winnrz's platform offers something truly unique that combines the joy of shopping with the thrill of life changing prizes so that everyone wins.' Scroll down to see the full list of Britain's cheeriest and gloomiest names. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Top 10 Happiest Names in the UK Dave (23%) Katie (17%) Charlie (16%) Emily (16%) Lucy (14%) Poppy (14%) Ben (13%) Jack (12%) Tom (11%) Muhammed (9%) Top 10 Most Miserable Names in the UK Victor (17%) Susan (15%) Nigel (15%) Karen (15%) Mark (10%) Jeremy (10%) Clive (9%) Hassan (9%) Geoff (9%) Brian (8%)
