Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard. Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.

Wilfrid Brambell
as Albert Steptoe

Harry H. Corbett
as Harold Steptoe

Carolyn Seymour
as Zita Steptoe

Arthur Howard
as Albert, the Vicar

Victor Maddern
as Chauffeur

Fred Griffiths
as Barman

Joan Heath
as Mrs. Smith

Fred McNaughton
as Mr. Smith

Lon Satton
as Pianist

Patrick Fyffe
as Arthur