Albert Steptoe is a fictional character from the British television series Steptoe and Son, which aired from 1962 to 1974. He is portrayed as a grumpy, middle-aged rag-and-bone man who runs a junkyard with his father, Wilfred Steptoe. The show is a classic British sitcom that explores their often humorous and tumultuous relationship. The character of Albert Steptoe is known for his scruffy appearance and his attempts to maintain a sense of dignity despite his lowly profession. The series highlights themes of family dynamics, social class, and the struggles of working-class life in post-war Britain.