Ep 1. In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream

In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream is the first episode of the second season of the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The show follows the life of Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), an irascible and perpetually grumpy retiree who constantly finds himself embroiled in situations that test his patience and sanity.

This episode begins with Victor and his long-suffering wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie) en route to Luton Airport for a holiday to Tenerife. However, things quickly start to go awry as they encounter a series of frustrating and irritating obstacles. These include traffic delays, a rude taxi driver, and a fellow traveller who manages to irritate Victor with her incessant chattering.

Once they arrive at the airport, things go from bad to worse when their flight is delayed due to bad weather, forcing them to spend the night in the airport lounge. As they settle in for a long and uncomfortable night, they are surrounded by a motley crew of fellow travellers, including a surly teenage girl, a couple arguing about their travel plans, and a group of noisy pensioners.

As the hours tick by, tensions rise and tempers fray, with Victor finding himself increasingly frustrated and incensed by the noisy and inconsiderate behaviour of those around him. Meanwhile, Margaret tries to keep the peace and keep Victor calm, but her efforts are largely in vain.

In the midst of all this chaos, Victor becomes convinced that he has spotted a criminal mastermind who he thinks is planning to rob the airport. Despite Margaret's protests, he sets out to investigate, with predictably disastrous results.

As the night wears on and their flight continues to be delayed, the various characters trapped in the airport lounge begin to bond and form unexpected connections. Even Victor manages to find some common ground with his fellow travellers, although his experiences are no less frustrating or maddening.

In the end, the flight is cancelled altogether, and Victor and Margaret are forced to return home without ever making it to Tenerife. But despite this setback, they both realise that they have learned some valuable lessons about patience, tolerance, and the unpredictability of life.

This episode showcases the biting wit and dry humour of One Foot in the Grave, as well as its ability to find humour in even the most frustrating and annoying situations. Richard Wilson delivers a masterful performance as Victor, conveying both his grumpiness and his vulnerability, while Annette Crosbie provides a perfect foil as his long-suffering wife.

Overall, In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You Scream is a classic episode of this beloved British sitcom, and a shining example of its ability to make audiences laugh while also reflecting on the absurdities of modern life.