Editing Steptoe and Son (section)

====''Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane''====

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In October 2005, [[Ray Galton]] and [[John Antrobus]] premiered their play, ''Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane'', at the [[York Theatre Royal|Theatre Royal]], [[York]]. It then went on tour across the country. It was set in the present day and related the events leading to Harold killing his father and their eventual meeting 30 years later, Albert then appearing as a ghost. 

It was not the first time this idea had been considered. When Wilfrid Brambell left the UK after the third series to pursue an eventually unsuccessful Broadway musical career, Galton and Simpson toyed with the concept of 'killing off' Albert in order to continue the show without having to await Brambell's return. The character would have been replaced with Harold's illegitimate son, Arthur (a part thought to be intended for actor [[David Hemmings]]). This idea was detested by Corbett, who thought it ridiculous, although the 2008 drama ''[[The Curse of Steptoe]]'' depicts Corbett as being delighted with the concept, since assuming the role of father would allow Harold's character some development and growth, which he felt was long overdue.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2006/feb/23/theatre |title=Steptoe and Son in Murder at Oil Drum Lane |first=Michael |last=Billington |work=The Guardian |date=23 February 2006 |access-date=27 September 2015}}</ref>