

Last of the Summer Wine
The BBC's longest running comedy series.
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
Cast

Peter Sallis
Clegg

Frank Thornton
Truly

Jane Freeman
Ivy

Jean Fergusson
Marina

Robert Fyfe
Howard

Juliette Kaplan
Pearl

Sarah Thomas
Glenda

Jean Alexander
Auntie Wainwright

Mike Grady
Barry

Brian Murphy
Alvin

Burt Kwouk
Entwistle

Tom Owen
Tom

Christopher Beeny
Morton Beemish

Russ Abbot
Hobbo

Josephine Tewson
Miss Davenport
Seasons
Last of the Summer Wine's first series originally aired on BBC1 between 12 November 1973 and 17 December 1973. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by James Gilbert. The pilot episode, alternately known as "The Last of the Summer Wine" and "Of Funerals and Fish," originally premiered on the BBC's Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973 at 8:00 p.m. "The Last of the Summer Wine" was the first episode of that show's fourteenth series. The pilot warranted a positive enough that the BBC ordered a full series of episodes which premiered on 12 November 1973. The first series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 2 on 2 September 2002.
E1Of Funerals and Fish (pilot)
Jan 4, 1973
Norman Clegg visits his late wife's grave on the anniversary of her death, then he reunites with his friends Compo Simmonite and Cyril Blamire and the trio wonders through town talking about, life, death and fish.

E2Short Back And Palais Glide
Nov 12, 1973
The trio pays a visit to the barbers where they talk about the war, marriage, local women, and the frequent rows that exist between couples. Then they go to the cafe, where the first (of many) arguments between Ivy and Sid takes place. Compo realizes he forgot his house key in the library and the trio wonders through town, in search for the librarian (Mr. Wainwright).

E3Inventor Of The 40-Foot Ferret
Nov 19, 1973
Clegg and Blamire try to convince Compo to step inside a church. Then they talk about the existence of God, miracles and the possibility of an afterlife.

E4Pâté And Chips
Nov 26, 1973
The trio visits a stately home, but naturally have some problems with Compo's messy ways.

E5Spring Fever
Dec 3, 1973
Spring's coming and Compo is once again suffering from spring fever, so he sets off to find the perfect companionship for him. He ends up hiring a female housekeeper, in search of new-found love.

E6The New Mobile Trio
Dec 10, 1973
Thinking they need a faster way to travel through the hills, Clegg convinces the others to buy a car. They end up with an old piece of metal that proves to be more trouble than it's worth.

E7Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts
Dec 17, 1973
With a new camera in hands, the trio spends the day trying to find interesting things to photograph.
Last of the Summer Wine's second series originally aired on BBC1 between 5 March and 16 April 1975. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Bernard Thompson. Although ratings from the first series were not good, the BBC ordered a second series of Last of the Summer Wine after the first season aired but were delayed due to strike action. The second series was eventually produced and aired during March and April 1975. For the first time, series 2 saw two episodes make it into the top ten programs of the week, starting with the opening show, "Forked Lightning," which was watched by over 18 million people. Joining the cast this season was Joe Gladwin as Wally Batty, Nora Batty's henpecked husband. Series 2 would also mark the final appearance of Blamire, played by Michael Bates, who left at the end of the series due to health problems. The second series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 1 on 2 September 2002.

E1Forked Lightning
Mar 5, 1975
After Clegg suffers a little incident with his bicycle it's up to the trio to find someone to mend it.

E2Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?
Mar 12, 1975
Gloria, a friend of Nora Batty is emigrating to Australia. It's up to the trio to find a piano for her surprise farewell party.

E3The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire
Mar 19, 1975
Thinking they have too much free time on their hands, the trio decides to find some kind of occupation. They come across a dodgy bankrupt dealer who persuades them to sell his new product, with disastrous results, particularly for Blamire.

E4Some Enchanted Evening
Mar 26, 1975
When Wally Batty threatens to leave home, Compo sees it as a perfect opportunity to move in with Nora Batty, so he does everything possible to impress her, like cleaning his home and dressing smartly.

E5A Quiet Drink
Apr 2, 1975
The trio tries to persuade a tight-fisted man to buy a round of drinks, for which they concoct a very peculiar plan.

E6Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe
Apr 9, 1975
The trio comes across a canoe, and it seems it's time for a little expedition up the river. Of course, with Blamire in charge they are soon likely to get wet.

E7Northern Flying Circus
Apr 16, 1975
Compo takes up motorcycling, much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg.
Last of the Summer Wine's third series originally aired on BBC1 between 27 October 1976 and 8 December 1976. None of the episodes made it into the Top 10 Programmes Of The Week on their first airing, but a repeat of "Isometrics and After" attracted 15 million viewers during the spring 1977. Also notable was the first ever two-part episode, "The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper" and "Cheering Up Gordon", both featuring guest appearances by Philip Jackson as Compo's nephew, Gordon. Blake Butler reprises his role from the first series as the librarian, Mr. Wainwright, before departing the show again at the end of the year. The most notable change this season, however, was the addition of Brian Wilde as the new third-man of the trio, Foggy Dewhurst, an ex-military sign painter. Wilde would play this role twice: between 1976 and 1985 and then again from 1990 until 1997, when he was forced to leave due to health problems.

E1The Man From Oswestry
Oct 27, 1976
Compo is bored. Since Cyril Blamire left for Oswestry, to live with a woman, things have been a bit too calm for him in town. But soon, Clegg brings the solution to all their boredom. A letter from Blamire asking them to welcome home an old fried of his, called Foggy Dewhurst, and help him cope with the sudden changes in his life, after he was more or less forced to retire. Compo and Clegg meet with the new "third man", the war hero Foggy Dewhurst, who because of his peculiar life and his endless wartime stories soon makes his presence noted around town. His military posture, and his "murderous" impulses only get him in a fight with Big Malcolm, and his military precision doesn't seem to be a great help, when the trio tries to carry Foggy's heavy wartime luggage up a hill.

E2Mending Stuart's Leg
Nov 6, 1976
Mr Wainwright is back in town, and quickly throws the trio out of the library. The trio goes back to the cafe, where Ivy is having the usual battle of wits with Sid. There they meet with Stuart, and old man who's having a strange click in his leg. Later the trio helps Sid to mend a whole in the roof of the cafe with the usual disastrous results. Meanwhile Wainwright dates the new female librarian.

E3The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper
Nov 10, 1976
The trio takes takes a little holiday in Scarborough, but what's the deal with Compo's cardboard box?

E4Cheering Up Gordon
Nov 17, 1976
When the trio notices Compo's nephew Gordon is depressed, they come up with various ways of cheering him up.

E5The Kink In Foggy's Niblick
Nov 24, 1976
When Foggy discovers his old golf clubs in the attic of his home, he takes Compo, Clegg and Sid for a little practice of "the noble sport".

E6Going To Gordon's Wedding
Dec 1, 1976
It's Gordon's wedding day and, as always, problems are near. this time they appear with a face and a name: Big Malcolm. As always it's up to the trio to see that the wedding ends properly, but not without some incidents in between.

E7Isometrics And After
Dec 8, 1976
Foggy decides Compo and Clegg are not as fit as they should be. The path back to physical fitness is isometrics-or is it? Maybe... not.
Last of the Summer Wine's fourth series originally aired on BBC1 between 9 November 1977 and 4 January 1978. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby. The fourth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 3 on 26 July 2004. A box set featuring just series 4 was released for region 1 on 9 September 2008.

E1Ferret Come Home
Nov 9, 1977
When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.

E2Getting On Sydney's Wire
Nov 16, 1977
Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.

E3Jubilee
Nov 23, 1977
Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

E4Flower Power Cut
Nov 30, 1977
Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe...

E5Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?
Dec 7, 1977
Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.

E6Greenfingers
Dec 14, 1977
The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" - where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?

E7A Merry Heatwave
Jan 1, 1978
Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.

E8The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent
Jan 4, 1978
When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.
Last of the Summer Wine's fifth series originally aired on BBC1 between 18 September and 30 October 1979. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby. The fifth series was something of a departure; it was the first to include two-part episodes and introduced a small number of new characters such as Compo's oft-mentioned but never seen nephew and was also notable for an increase in the more physical comedy for which the programme would become more well-known latterly. The fifth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 6 on 5 March 2007.

E1Full Steam Behind
Sep 18, 1979
Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

E2The Flag And Its Snag
Sep 25, 1979
Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape - but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.

E3The Flag And Further Snags
Oct 2, 1979
Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. His dream is achieved.

E4Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire
Oct 9, 1979
When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods, their wives wonder what they're up to.

E5Earnshaw Strikes Again
Oct 16, 1979
Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts - Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts.

E6Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder
Oct 23, 1979
Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.

E7Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder
Oct 30, 1979
Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.
Last of the Summer Wine's sixth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 15 February 1982. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The sixth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 5 on 5 March 2007.

E1In The Service Of Humanity
Jan 4, 1982
After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business, all in the service of humanity, of course.

E2Car And Garter
Jan 11, 1982
Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. Will Wesley's old banger ever start?

E3The Odd Dog Men
Jan 18, 1982
Foggy's latest scheme to earn some money appears when he discovers that there's good money to be made by walking other people's pets around town.

E4A Bicycle Made For Three
Jan 25, 1982
Foggy convinces his companions to design a bicycle that fits each of their personalities.

E5One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man
Feb 1, 1982
Compo wants to take a photo. Problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom.

E6Serenade For Tight Jeans And Metal Detector
Feb 8, 1982
When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.

E7From Wellies To Wetsuit
Feb 15, 1982
Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water skiing.
Last of the Summer Wine's seventh series originally aired on BBC1 between 30 January and 6 March 1983. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby, except for "Getting Sam Home", which is produced and directed by Alan J.W. Bell. The seventh series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 8 on 3 March 2008.

E1The Frozen Turkey Man
Jan 30, 1983
Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

E2The White Man's Grave
Feb 6, 1983
Wally is fed up with Nora's constant nagging so Compo, Clegg and Foggy devise a plan to get him out of the house for a few hours.

E3The Waist Land
Feb 13, 1983
Foggy finds there's money to be made selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a local health farm.

E4Cheering up Ludovic
Feb 20, 1983
Ludovic has bought a new van and to cheer him up Clegg is given the job of test driving it.

E5The Three Astaires
Feb 27, 1983
The trio volunteer at a church concert party.

E6The Arts of Concealment
Mar 6, 1983
Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone over the state of his trousers
Last of the Summer Wine's eighth series originally aired on BBC1 between 10 March and 14 April 1985. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The eighth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 7 on 3 March 2008.

E1The Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty
Mar 10, 1985
Foggy says Nora has big feet, thus upsetting Compo, so they set out to find out whether it is true or not.

E2Keeping Britain Tidy
Mar 17, 1985
A discarded mattress sets Foggy on a campaign to clean up the countryside.

E3Enter The Phantom
Mar 24, 1985
Compo turns into daredevil motorcycle rider "The Phantom" to prove to Nora that he is brave.

E4Catching Digby's Donkey
Mar 31, 1985
The trio set about the near impossible task of catching a stubborn donkey.

E5The Woollenmills of Your Mind
Apr 7, 1985
Compo enters the local marathon in order to impress Nora.

E6Who's Looking After the Cafe Then?
Apr 14, 1985
Ivy has to leave the cafe for the afternoon. Can she leave it in the capable hands of Foggy Dewhirst?
Last of the Summer Wine's ninth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 22 March 1987. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The ninth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a box set on 5 May 2008.

E1Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
Jan 4, 1987
Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

E2The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
Jan 11, 1987
A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.

E3Dried Dates And Codfanglers
Jan 18, 1987
Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?

E4The Really Masculine Purse
Jan 25, 1987
After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.

E5Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
Feb 1, 1987
Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.

E6The Ice-cream Man Cometh
Feb 8, 1987
Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.

E7Set The People Free
Feb 15, 1987
The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

E8Go With The Flow
Feb 22, 1987
It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

E9Jaws
Mar 1, 1987
Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.

E10Edie And The Automobile
Mar 8, 1987
Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

E11Wind Power
Mar 15, 1987
How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.

E12When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
Mar 22, 1987
Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.
The Last of the Summer Wines tenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. [NOTE: Boxed set by 'Playback' omits season 10. In their dual season 9+10 set they only provide season 9. Instead they rename it season 11 in the next boxed set - shifting season numbers along by 1].

E1The Experiment
Oct 16, 1988
Compo wonders why all the blood rushes to his head when he's turned upside down. Seymour sets out to discover why.

E2The Treasure Of The Deep
Oct 23, 1988
Is the piece of silver fished out of the canal really a thief's haul? Is there more where it came from?

E3Dancing Feet
Oct 30, 1988
Compo's feet hurt - but why go to visit "The Witch" for a cure?

E4That Certain Smile
Nov 6, 1988
A visit by a much-loved pet seems the only way to bring a smile to Clem's face during a spell in hospital.

E5Downhill Racer
Nov 13, 1988
Seymour tries to prove that skiing is more than just a winter sport for the rich.

E6The Day Of The Welsh Ferret
Nov 20, 1988
The trio attend a funeral.
The Last of the Summer Wines eleventh series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. [NOTE: Boxed set by 'Playback' omits season 10. In their dual season 9+10 set they only provide season 9. Instead they rename it season 11 in the next boxed set - shifting season numbers along by 1].

E1Come Back, Jack Harry Teesdale
Oct 15, 1989
Is Jack Harry's cumbersome caravan wrecking his marriage? Seymour seems to think so, so he drags in Compo and Clegg to lend a hand.

E2The Kiss And Mavis Poskitt
Oct 22, 1989
Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! Meanwhile, who is kissing who?

E3Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-Ice
Oct 29, 1989
The trio examines a haystack, resulting in their having to push it back to the top of a hill.

E4Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?
Nov 5, 1989
Compo is concerned when he sees Nora going out mysteriously and then sees her in the pub with another man.

E5Happy Anniversary Gough And Jessie
Nov 12, 1989
The overly domesticated Gough is a woeful sight to behold at his anniversary party, so the guys take him out for a bit of cavorting.

E6Getting Barry Higher In The World
Nov 19, 1989
No sooner than Seymour spots a kite does the trio end up building and attempting to fly their own gigantic version.

E7Three Men And A Mangle
Nov 26, 1989
Compo wants to help Nora Batty with a troublesome chore, but Seymour ends up taking over and fouling up the entire operation. Howard tests out a series of lame disguises.
The Last of the Summer Wines twelfth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. With the departure of Michael Aldridge who had left to nurse his ill wife, the character of Foggy Dewhirst returned to the fold.

E1Return Of The Warrior
Sep 2, 1990
Seymour leaves to look after a school. Will life be boring for Compo and Clegg? Not for long, as Foggy Dewhirst returns to the fold.

E2Come In, Sunray Major
Sep 9, 1990
Foggy has an idea to use portable radios to improve communications.

E3The Charity Balls
Sep 16, 1990
When Foggy hears about an athletic charity drive, he enters Compo and Clegg despite their wishes. An "injured" Howard drops out of the race and stops to recover in this young lady's refreshment stand. How refreshed can one man get?

E4Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous
Sep 23, 1990
Foggy is upset because he's not famous for anything, so he invents the sport of bicycle polo.

E5That's Not Captain Zero
Sep 30, 1990
Our trio helps Captain Zero when his vehicle breaks down, but don't reckon on him getting drunk.

E6Das (Welly) Boot
Oct 7, 1990
Ivy lets Foggy fix her toaster, and it goes to his flippin' head. Now he thinks he can restore the tatty sunken boat he's found at the bottom of the lake. He actually accomplishes even this, so Compo decides he must get Nora Batty into the boat alone with him. But surely Nora knows better - she'll have to be tricked.

E7The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built
Oct 14, 1990
After a heated encounter with two motorists, Foggy decides there must be money to be made providing parking spaces.

E8The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression
Oct 21, 1990
To stop Nora taking him for granted, Compo becomes a TV star for the day doing his legendary impression.

E9Roll On
Oct 28, 1990
Having learned absolutely nothing from "The Charity Balls" just a few episodes back, Foggy tries to assert the boys' athletic prowess yet again, this time in a downhill barrel-rolling competition.

E10A Landlady For Smiler
Nov 4, 1990
Compo is more than a little concerned when Smiler moves in as Nora Batty's lodger.
The Last of the Summer Wines thirteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. Notably, this series of the show was shot entirely on videotape. Prior to this, the show had used videotape for studio scenes and film for location footage. From the following series until 2004, when the it started being shot digitally in High-Definition, the show moved to being shot entirely on film, although the laughter track is still included, respectively.

E1Quick, Quick, Slow
Oct 18, 1991
Compo is depressed because Nora has a lodger. Foggy has an unusual way of curing his malaise-dancing!

E2Give Us A Lift
Oct 25, 1991
Foggy's idea is the ultimate in chairlifts to get people to the top of the hills without any effort.

E3Was That Nora Batty Singing?
Nov 1, 1991
Compo can't get over his suspicion of Nora's new lodger, Smiler. When he thinks he hears Nora singing a happy tune, he nearly goes to pieces. The trio tracks them around town, with Compo agonizing all the way. Meanwhile, Edie wants to go shopping at Huddersfield, but Wesley just wants to tinker with engines. Who do you suppose gets to have their way?

E4Cash Flow Problems
Nov 8, 1991
Compo needs money, so he tries to collect on a fifty-year-old debt from a school chum.

E5Passing The Earring
Nov 15, 1991
Howard needs Clegg's help to get an earring belonging to Marina out of the house without Pearl knowing.

E6Pole Star
Nov 29, 1991
Foggy gets Compo to take up pole vaulting so he can reach Nora's clothes post and impress her with his athletic prowess.
The Last of the Summer Wines fourteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. This was the first series to be shot entirely on film, although the complete episode was still assembled on videotape. This and the following series were broadcast in a 16:10 aspect ratio, compared to the standard 4:3 aspect ratio that it was broadcast in for its previous 13 series.

E1By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston
Oct 25, 1992
Is Ernie Burniston's fitness all a bluff? To prove it, Foggy uses Compo as his "guinea pig."

E2Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That
Nov 1, 1992
After overhearing a conversation between Nora and a neighbour, Compo discovers that Nora has a weakness for men in riding gear.

E3The Phantom Of The Graveyard
Nov 8, 1992
Compo, Clegg and Foggy prepare to pay their respects to an old teacher, but why is Howard so keen to go?

E4The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer
Nov 15, 1992
Wesley's weird new invention might score Compo some presentation points when he gives Nora some flowers.

E5Ordeal By Trousers
Nov 22, 1992
Are Foggy's war stories true? Compo and Clegg decide to submit him to an old school ritual to discover the truth.

E6Happy Birthday, Howard
Nov 29, 1992
Clegg is the unwilling guardian of a giant stuffed panda bear, Marina's birthday present to Howard that must be delivered without Pearl catching on.

E7Who's Got Rhythm?
Dec 6, 1992
Compo is broke again so to earn some easy money, he visits Auntie Wainwright and becomes a one-man band.

E8Camera Shy
Dec 13, 1992
When Foggy buys a video camera from Auntie Wainwright, it seems no-one is safe from his prying eye - especially Howard and Marina.

E9Wheelies
Dec 20, 1992
When Auntie Wainwright forces a gigantic tractor wheel on the trio, Foggy decides to make the best of it by crafting a vehicle out of it.
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E10Stop That Castle [1992 Christmas Special]
Dec 26, 1992
The trio visit Auntie Wainwright, to rent a bouncy castle for the Christmas parade. The ladies are reluctant to take part, Smiler makes a very unhappy Noddy, and Howard, dressed as a sheep, looks for his "Bo Peep", and gets a shock when he does
The Last of the Summer Wines fifteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

E1How To Clear Your Pipes
Oct 24, 1993
Now Foggy's on about Compo and Clegg being out of shape again, and he ends up putting them through an exhaustive training course that leaves them trapped inside sewer pipes. Howard's latest subterfuge has him publicizing the bicycle race he and Marina are "participating" in, but he does it a little too well this time.

E2Where There's Smoke, There's Barbeque
Oct 31, 1993
The trio gets a gas grill from Auntie Wainwright, but its alarming potency brings an explosive touch to their barbeque. Howard is busy making improvements on his love-nest. Will it enflame Marina's passions, or just enflame Marina? And how did Howard end up with a wooden leg?

E3The Black Widow
Nov 7, 1993
Too much home brew at a funeral tea leaves Compo and Foggy having to rescue Clegg from the arms of an amorous widow.

E4Have You Got A Light Mate?
Nov 14, 1993
Smiler is selling security lights. Howard is determined to buy Marina a china shepherdess - if he can persuade Clegg to visit Auntie Wainwright's.

E5Stop That Bath
Nov 21, 1993
The trio finds they are involved in yet another of Howard's schemes to get a present to Marina - this time a cast iron bath!

E6Springing Smiler
Nov 28, 1993
Smiler is sick of living in misery with Nora Batty and will hand over 50 quid to anyone who will help him move out and live in misery someplace else. Foggy has a plan to get Smiler thrown out, but will Compo murder Smiler before they can put it into action?

E7Concerto For Solo Bicycle
Dec 5, 1993
Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwear after he collides with Compo riding his old bike.

E8There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our Garden
Dec 12, 1993
Dewhirst's Nature Tours are launched by Foggy after he believes he's discovered the nesting place of a giant woodpecker.

E9Aladdin Gets On Your Wick
Dec 19, 1993
After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three-man version.
The Last of the Summer Wines sixteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

E1The Glory Hole
Jan 8, 1995
Foggy grows dafter and is lately only interested in standing in a pit at a construction site because it reminds him of a foxhole in the war. Compo and Clegg get roped into his plans to recreate a battle scene. Are they headed for triumph, or is Triumph headed for them?

E2Adopted By A Stray
Jan 15, 1995
In the pub, the trio run across a scruffy old man looking for the wilderness. Foggy tries to avoid him, certain he's looking for a handout, but a curious Compo and Clegg learn it's just the opposite... he wants to abandon all his worldly possessions! They quickly take him up on the offer, not realizing that among those possessions is the man's wife. Their horror mounts as she follows them wordlessly around town.

E3The Defeat Of The Stoneworm
Jan 22, 1995
Howard, proving that idiots aren't necessarily bereft of imagination in extreme circumstances, invents a local pest called a "stoneworm" in one of his lamest efforts yet to fool Pearl. But wonders will never cease - soon people all around town are wondering if their homes are infested.

E4Once In A Moonlit Junkyard
Jan 29, 1995
Compo briefly casts Nora aside for a biker. But is he ready to cast aside his ragged trousers for a pair of leather chaps? Meanwhile, Clegg thinks he might just have escaped the clutches of Auntie Wainwright... but she turns up in the most unexpected places.

E5The Space Ace
Feb 5, 1995
Well, the trio was about due for a run-in with another village idiot. The latest one tumbles down hills in a trashbin. He wants to become an astronaut - the trio just gets him drunk instead.

E6The Most Powerful Eyeballs In West Yorkshire
Feb 12, 1995
After seeing Howard fail in his attempts at hypnotism, Foggy becomes convinced he's a master at the art. But his attempts to practice on strangers backfire totally.

E7The Dewhirsts Of Ogleby Hall
Feb 19, 1995
Foggy's become interested in his lineage and is positive he's related to the Dewhirsts living on a big estate nearby. Compo spots Nora eyeing some hats in a shop window and concludes that a hat is his ticket to winning Nora's heart. Foggy offers to help buy one if Compo assists him in his scheme to make a good impression on the Dewhirsts of Ogleby Hall. Also in this plot-heavy episode, Marina is looking for love with a taller man, but a note declaring her intentions gets misrouted.

E8The Sweet Smell Of Excess
Feb 26, 1995
Compo's inexpert attempt at constructing a homemade trampoline sets off a series of unfortunate mishaps.
Last of the Summer Wine's seventeenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

E1Leaving Home Forever, Or Till Teatime
Sep 3, 1995
This time's for real! Howard's had enough of Pearl and decides to leave home forever. It's up to the trio to get the couple back together, when it's visible that Howard misses Pearl more than he thought he would.

E2Bicycle Bonanza
Sep 10, 1995
Foggy thinks the trio should be more in touch with the wilderness, so he thinks of the ideal plan, counting with Auntie Wainwright's bicycle bonanza, a map, and a basket of sandwiches.

E3The Glamour Of The Uniform
Sep 17, 1995
Marina leaves Howard for good this time. He suspects that she has been seeing another man, and asks for the help of the trio to get her back. Foggy feels that what Howard needs is a bit of "the glamour of the uniform". Auntie Wainwright's new established costume department might be just the perfect place to find it.

E4The First Human Being To Ride A Hill
Sep 24, 1995
When Pearl starts getting suspicious of Howard's affair once again, she locks his bicycle. It's now up to the trio to come up with a secret bicycle for Howard, which turns out to be a little more secret than they'd have thought.

E5Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure
Oct 1, 1995
When word comes around that there's a treasure buried in town, it's up to the trio to go and find it. To do so they need the help of the one man that has the *only* map, Lieutenant Commander Willoughby (Royal Navy, retired). It's up to Foggy to pay the 30 pounds the map's worth. The problem is... how many maps were sold in the first place? Foggy vows not to be near one cash dispenser again...

E6Desperate For A Duffield
Oct 8, 1995
When Compo reaches a crucial point in his "relationship" with Nora Batty, and realises he's not going anywhere with her, he decides to go looking for his old "girlfriends" from his school days, with whom he expects to get a more "personal" relationship. It turns out he wasn't really ready for some of the surprises he encounters after all these years... people DO change sometimes.

E7The Suit That Turned Left
Oct 15, 1995
The trio comes across a very weird scientist and his unusual new invention. Meanwhile Wesley's new suit causes some trouble during the ladies outing.

E8Beware Of The Elbow
Oct 22, 1995
The trio encounters a man, and his inflatable doll, which creates some natural curiosity among the three elders.

E9The Thing In Wesley's Shed
Oct 29, 1995
When Wesley starts acting very weird about some new invention he has in his shed, the trio tries to find out what kind of invention is he working on.

E10Brushes At Dawn
Nov 5, 1995
When a local man "takes advantage" of Nora Batty, Compo challenges him to a duel.
The trio in this series consisted of:

E1The Love Mobile
Apr 20, 1997
The trio comes across a mobile lonely hearts agency. This time it seems it's the owners of the agency who need a bit of marital advice. Smiler tries to get rid of a tandem Auntie Wainright sold him. He ends up being the perfect client for the lonely hearts agency.

E2A Clean Sweep
Apr 27, 1997
Howard's fears that there may be a spider hiding in his cap affects his relationship with Marina. A lucky wedding chimney sweep is down on his luck and depressed. Foggy insists on being his manager. Norman and Compo follow along to watch.

E3The Mysterious C. W. Northrop
May 4, 1997
Ivy's getting some love letters from a mysterious man that calls himself C. W Northrop. The trio wants to know who this person really is, and end up having a little surprise.

E4A Double For Howard
May 11, 1997
When Pearl's "security" at home becomes too much for Howard to handle and Pearl starts suspecting his furtive encounters with Marina, the trio tries to find a double for Howard, so Pearl can see them together, and think she was mistaken all these years regarding Howard's secret love.

E5How To Create A Monster
May 18, 1997
The trio tries to make Smiler become more aggressive, so he can stand up to Auntie Wainwright, but they end up getting a little more than they asked for.

E6Deviations With Davenport
May 25, 1997
The trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in search of wisdom.

E7According To The Prophet Bickerdyke
Jun 1, 1997
Glenda forces Barry to ask Wesley to "listen" to the car engine. Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a man who is obsessed with an end of the world prophecy. Auntie Wainwright send Smiler out to stalk a customer that escaped her shop without purchasing anything.

E8Next Kiss Please
Jun 8, 1997
Compo bets Foggy he can get Nora Batty to kiss him before sunset. Will he manage to win the bet?

E9Destiny And Six Bananas
Jun 15, 1997
When a primate is said to be loose in the local woods, Foggy organises a search party, accompanied of course with the right uniform and military discipline.

E10A Sidecar Named Desire
Jun 22, 1997
Remembering Nora used to enjoy a ride on a motorbike and sidecar when her husband was alive, Compo hires a motorbike from Auntie Wainwright, and invites Nora for a ride. Wesley tries to fix Barry's car (again), with disastrous results.
The trio in this series consisted of:

E1Beware of the Oglethorpe
Jan 4, 1998
Clegg, Compo and Truly bump into an old school mate, who now has a miserable and peaceful life. Compo's afraid to become like him, so he tries to think of ways to improve the trio's daily routine. The trio ends up rolling down a hill, as they did when they were children, but their age proves to speak louder than their will for adventure.

E2Tarzan Of The Towpath
Jan 11, 1998
The trio ends up rolling down a hill, instead of walking down it, as they did when they were children, but their age proves to speak louder than their will for adventure. Barry's is asked by Howard to deliver a message to Marina. Not wanting to take this responsibility Barry asks Eli to deliver it. He gets the women mixed up, and Howard ends up meeting a "big" woman. Nora Batty's asked to walk on Compo's spine, as a way to mend his ailing back.

E3Truly And The Hole Truth
Jan 18, 1998
Compo wants to buy a present for Nora but has no money. Auntie Wainwright search Compo's house for something of value to swap for the gift. Truly misses his life as a police officer, and regrets not being recognized for something heroic during his police force service. He and Clegg wonder through town in search of an accident waiting to happen, so he can prevent it, and be regarded a local hero - he even calls the local paper. However it's not HIS face who ends up on the front page.

E4Oh Howard, We Should Get One Of Those
Jan 25, 1998
Wesley's new creation, a bed on wheels, causes great success. Particularly with Compo, who wants to be the first one to try it, providing he can find the right partner. This time he DOES end up in bed with Nora... for a while anyway.

E5The Suit That Attracts Blondes
Feb 1, 1998
Glenda gives one of Barry's old suits to the jumble sale, because she thinks it attracts blondes. Compo ends up buying the suit, with money from Truly and Clegg, and he DOES end up being chased by a blonde. Compo gives Nora Batty her last chance. When she turns him down, he starts searching for other women he dated when he was young, hoping to find the right one to marry him.

E6The Only Diesel Saxophone In Captivity
Feb 8, 1998
Barry buys a new saxophone from Auntie Wainwright. Glenda doesn't let him play indoors, so he has to find a spot outside to practice. The problem starts when Barry discovers in what type of case the saxophone comes in. Compo and an old local man start a competition to see which one of them is in better shape. The challenges include finding out who can climb a tree faster (problem is climbing down again), and who can go downhill faster, using Wesley's new invention.

E7Perfection - Thy Name Is Ridley
Feb 15, 1998
When the local ladies start to gain some interest for a man named Walter Ridley, it's up for the trio to try and find out why he's so highly regarded by all the local women.

E8Nowhere Particular
Feb 22, 1998
Howard buys a new van, as part of his new scheme to be left in peace with Marina. He even buys some furniture to put on the back of the van, to make it "a little more comfortable". Unfortunately the engine is not up to the test of those hills, and they end up coming down faster than they went up. Truly and Clegg spend the day dealing with a problem regarding Clegg's taxes.

E9From Audrey Nash To The Widow Dilhooley
Mar 1, 1998
An old sweetheart of Truly is back in town, after many years living abroad. He spends the day preparing for their reunion, but he certainly takes more than he expected when he sees former Audrey Nash, now known as "the Widow Dilhooley".

E10Support Your Local Skydiver
Mar 8, 1998
Nora Batty gets a postcard from a Gladwin in the Canary Islands. Compo's jealous, and tries to find something to win her heart back. First he tries to sing, but receives a wet response. Then he finds an airman uniform in Auntie Wainwright's shop, and tries his luck at skydiving, with disastrous results. Howard enlists Truly's help in yet another scheme to fool Pearl about his outdoor activities. He asks him to tell Pearl he's his security advisor. Wesley has a new invention, and he asks Barry to be the one to test it.
The trio in this series consisted of:

E1The Pony Set
Apr 18, 1999
When Compo decides to take up horseriding lessons to impress Nora Batty, it's up to Clegg and Truly to help him. For that they buy Auntie Wainwright's wooden horse. The problems start when its wheels prove to be too much of a ride.

E2How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Scar Of Nora Batty
Apr 25, 1999
The trio comes across a man dressed as Robin Hood. Compo knows that Nora has a birth mark on one of her knees, but can't remember on which one, so he thinks of a way discover it.

E3Who's Thrown Away Her Tom Cruise Photographs?
May 2, 1999
Howard's having some trouble regarding his love life with Marina. And this time is serious, she's thrown away her Tom Cruise photos. It's up to the trio to find a way to get the pair back together. They come up with a plan involving a very ugly blonde woman...

E4What's Happened To Barry's Nose?
May 16, 1999
Truly tries to help Barry become more confident, but things turn nasty leading to some damage to Barry's nose.

E5Optimism In The Housing Market
May 23, 1999
Smiler injures his foot while selling door to door for Auntie Wainwright. The trio tries to assist him in recovering from his injury, with disastrous results.

E6Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?
May 30, 1999
Compo, Clegg, Truly and Wesley meet a man with an earthquake detector and Barry spends the episode with his arm in a sling.

E7Beware The Vanilla Slice
Jun 6, 1999
Compo tries to resurrect the ancient art of Thumpy Dub. Auntie Wainwright sells Truly a broken lawn mower. Marina buys two vanilla slices from Ivy in the cafe, but who is the other one for? Glenda is relieved when Barry prefers an éclair, but Pearl isn't so happy when Howard has vanilla slice crumbs around his mouth.

E8Howard Throws A Wobbler
Jun 13, 1999
Howard is suspicious when Pearl suddenly starts looking glamorous and very happy. He is so concerned he sends Compo to meet Marina to tell her he can't make it for their rendezvous and then recruits Clegg, Truly and Wesley to follow Pearl with him to see what she is up to. Meanwhile Barry goes missing after leaving for a jog, Glenda recruits Edie, Ivy, and Nora to help look for him unaware that Auntie Wainwright has recruited him to help her and Smiler collect some furniture.

E9The Phantom Number 14 Bus
Jun 20, 1999
Compo, Clegg and Truly meet a man who wants to solve the mystery of the phantom number 14 bus. Meanwhile Smiler has to deliver some furniture to the notorious Cooper Street. Pearl makes Howard sell off his collection of glue and Compo also ponders that great question... has Nora Batty got a tattoo?

E10Ironing Day
Jun 27, 1999
Clegg tackles his ironing and ends up ironing for Howard too after he falls into a river. Smiler gets tiddly on two very small glasses of Auntie Wainwright's home-made wine and Barry takes up dog walking and ends up with a kiss from Marina and a telling off from Glenda.
The trio in this series consisted of: ^1 Compo only appeared in the Special and the first three episodes of this series prior to his death ^2 Tom only appeared in four episodes of this series and became a supporting character from series 22 till the shows end

E1Lipstick And Other Problems
Apr 2, 2000
Truly tries to fix Clegg's Vacum Cleaner. Compo and Howard get into a fight with a big man. Barry gets in trouble, because he's "caught" by Marina, as she kisses him, and leaves traces of her lipstick on his mouth. In order to explain this to Glenda he enlists the help of the trio, and they start spreading the rumour that the kisses are for "charity purposes". Auntie Wainwright sells a motorbike to two policemen.

E2Under The Rug
Apr 9, 2000
Howard has a wig delivered to Clegg's, but when Pearl is suspicious Clegg has to not only pretend ownership of it, but be seen wearing it, much to Truly's amusement. Howard is only persuaded to reclaim the wig after the trio arrange for Smiler to wear it and Marina to kiss him. Meanwhile Barry tries and fails to be master of his own home, and Compo offers himself to Nora Batty as a "limited sale".

E3Magic And The Morris Minor
Apr 16, 2000
Our trio helps a middle-aged couple get their old car out of a field, but the wife insists she's recieving ancient telepathic messages through its hubcap. Or is she making it up as an excuse to chase after a certain younger gentleman? Meanwhile, Auntie Wainwright is trying to vanquish her demons by splurging on Ivy's most expensive cream cake.

E4Elegy For Fallen Wellies
Apr 23, 2000
After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a "sexy" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of white overalls provide an ideal goodbye to Compo...

E5Surprise At Throstlenest
Apr 30, 2000
Clegg, Truly and Barry spend the day trying to find someone to take care of Compo's ferrets. They end up finding the ideal person for the task, also uncovering a secret that Compo kept for quite some time.

E6Just A Small Funeral
May 7, 2000
It's Compo's funeral day, and all his friends come to pay their last respects to the "little scruffy one". Even Auntie Wainwright closes the shop to attend his funeral.

E7From Here To Paternity
May 14, 2000
Compo recieves a personal letter after all these years. When Clegg and Truly open it they discover Compo's biggest secret: he has a son. The son, Tom, wrote to Compo, because after all the years of separation he hoped he and his father could get together. When Tom arrives in town it's up for the pair of them to give him the shocking news.

E8Some Vans Can Make You Deaf
May 21, 2000
Clegg, Truly and Wesley help Tom find a new exhaust for his van. Howard discovers the simple pleasures, by having breakfast on the terrace. The ladies meet an addition to their tea party.

E9Waggoner's Roll
May 28, 2000
Tom and Barry attempt to turn a reluctant Babs into a showbiz star.

E10I Didn't Know Barry Could Play
Jun 4, 2000
Glenda buys Barry a white suit to go on a picnic but he ends up with Clegg, Truly and Wesley at the station collecting an organ for Tom. Howard buys some platform shoes from Auntie Wainwright to make him taller.

E1Getting Barry's Goat
Apr 1, 2001
In this episode, Tom carries a fake dog around and attempts to be like his father, Compo and climb a tree as persuaded by Clegg and Truly. Also, Tom is keeping some of his personal property at Barry's house, including a goat that Glenda does not approve of when she sees it in the garage. A repo man is trying to find Tom.

E2The Art Of The Shorts Story
Apr 8, 2001
Howard has lost his boxer shorts and Pearl is upset at him. But it turns out she hid them from him just to keep him on his toes. Barry wants to become thin and Tom and Mrs. Avery help him out by being his personal fitness trainers. The trio help Howard figure out a way to prove to Pearl that he's found his shorts.

E3The Missing Bus Of Mrs. Avery
Apr 15, 2001
Howard is filled with cheer because Pearl, Ivy, Roz, Glenda, Nora and the girls are going on a nice outdoor picnic. He has his chance with Marina alone - finally! But his plan backfires because he pushes Marina off the wall they were eating on when he sees the bus Pearl is riding on. Meanwhile, Petal drives the bus and can't get her left and right worked out correctly. Meanwhile the Clegg, Truly, Billy, Tom and Smiler test out an off-road bike and Barry goes out golfing and is sick of Glenda ringing him on his cellphone, which bothers the captain of the golf course.

E4Hey, Big Vendor
Apr 22, 2001
Wesley has a "go anywhere" coffee vending machine, which is successful at first, but after trying it at the ladies' Jumble Sale and the Golf Course it finally blows up, which is a huge embarrassment for Barry, who is trying to be on the captain's good side, like Petal said after she gave him a palm reading. Before, Glenda rang Barry right when the golf captain was about to make a shot, which made him angry.

E5Enter The Hawk
Apr 29, 2001
First, Auntie Wainwright takes a half hour break from the shop, leaving Smiler in charge, and is impatient for the half hour to be over so she can go back to work. Smiler gets very upset of her calling him every five minutes! Pearl thinks Howard is a bit overactive and cheerful so she fixes him a big supper to slow him down, but that doesn't stop him from seeing Marina! Barry wants a new suit to look more of an "executive type person" but Glenda refuses him to buy it. He buys it anyway and goes along with the trio and Tom around town, testing the suit out, and everyone thinks Barry has gone to a funeral! After yelling at him, Glenda thinks that she was too harsh on him and sets out with Wesley and Edie looking for him. Petal and Tom start Ace Carpeting, for which the van is in very poor shape, so they get Wesley to fix it.

E6Gnome And Away
May 6, 2001
Howard buys a gnome for Marina and tries to keep it from Pearl. The trio helps him take it away. Smiler ends up taking it and Marina gets attracted to him, and then to other people who own the exact same gnome!

E7A Hair Of The Blonde That Bit You
May 13, 2001
Pearl finds a blonde hair and assumes it's Howard seeing another woman. Pearl wants to go to the coast to be loved but Howard and Marina work it out.

E8A White Sweater And A Solicitor's Letter
May 20, 2001
Tom receives a solicitor's letter, which says he has received a big screen television set, which he ends up giving to Eli, and Barry takes up flying, which is just a model airplane. Also, Howard wants Norman to play Tennis so he can play Tennis with Marina, who gets sick of it and then ends up flying with Barry.

E9Why Is Barry At An Angle?
May 27, 2001
Barry needs to collect overdue insurance from someone he has never met, so Clegg, Truly, and Billy help him stand up (at an angle) and be brave and make a call to his house with confidence. He's at an angle because the trio got Barry drunk.

E10The Coming Of The Beast
Jun 3, 2001
To generate some excitement in the village, Truly stops a common citizen (who happens to be Billy Ingleton, the man who almost knew Pavarotti) in a car and warns him about "The Tiger". Billy gets worried and gets pulled over again. The rumour spreads across town and Howard buys things from Auntie Wainwright to protect him and Marina against the tiger.

E1A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane
Jan 6, 2002
When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.

E2The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle
Jan 13, 2002
When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...

E3Mervyn Would Be Proud
Jan 20, 2002
Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's men. Howard, meanwhile, is concerned that Pearl doesn't love him any more - she only gave him one fried tomato for breakfast!

E4The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg
Jan 27, 2002
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a "picnic accessory" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.

E5Beware Of The Hot Dog
Feb 3, 2002
Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.

E6In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position
Feb 10, 2002
An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...

E7A Chaise Longue Too Far
Feb 17, 2002
One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...

E8Exercising Father's Bicycle
Feb 24, 2002
Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...

E9Sadly, Madly, Bradley
Mar 3, 2002
When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares for Wesley and Auntie Wainwright...

E10It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp
Mar 10, 2002
When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...
E1The Lair Of The Cat Creature
Jan 5, 2003
Alvin the Birdman crashes from the skies into the lives of Truly, Clegg and Billy. He thinks he has landed in France, and has thus broken the long-distance hang-gliding record. After breaking the news about the failure of his flight, the wily trio desperately try to find something that he can be first at. Rumours of a mystery cat creature lurking in the nearby woods gives them the perfect opportunity. Can Alvin turn stalker to identify the beast?
E2Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction
Jan 12, 2003
Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.
E3A Pick-Up Of The Later Ming Dynasty
Jan 19, 2003
After helping Entwistle to repair his broken-down truck, Truly, Clegg and Billy find their skills are in demand again - to help Tom and Smiler find the source of a squeak on their handcart.
E4The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg
Jan 26, 2003
In order to avoid any fuss, Clegg spends his birthday having a quiet meal in a nice small hotel - but as usual things don't work out as he might want them to...
E5In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses The Gulf Stream
Feb 2, 2003
When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...
E6The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell
Feb 9, 2003
Old Goff Helliwell is due to die soon, so Clegg, Truly and the others look for something that will give him a reason to carry on...
E7The Frenchies Are Coming
Feb 23, 2003
Barry is looking for another hobby besides golf, and Billy decides to interest him in archery...
E8The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff
Mar 2, 2003
Howard gets a present from Marina - a lifesize fake gorilla. The question is how to get it home?
E9The Second Husband And The Showgirls
Mar 9, 2003
Tom and Smiler arrange an interesting blind date and Truly discovers his ex-wife's new husband is coming to town.
E10All Of A Florrie
Mar 16, 2003
Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions.
E1Jurassic - No Parking
Feb 8, 2004
Barry must dispose of a prize he's won; Truly plots to fob it off on Howard, who has forgotten an important birthday and needs a present quickly. Glenda doubts Miss Davenport's claims of seeing a large dinosaur in their neighborhood. Alvin takes up propecting for gold in the river.
E2The General's Greatest Battle
Feb 15, 2004
Nora is to appear in a parade as the wife of a local hero. The hero himself is to be portrayed by a life-sized dummy, which has been at Auntie Wainwright's for cleaning. Can The General get back in one piece?
E3Spores
Feb 29, 2004
A distressed woman sends Truly and Billy in search of a Lionel. Barry and Glenda meet a worried man on a sightseeing trip. Could he benefit from a visit to the Seer of Hull? And why exactly does Alvin want a photograph of Nora?
E4Happy Birthday Robin Hood
Mar 7, 2004
Billy's new green suit has nothing to do with Ireland. Entwistle takes meter reading to a new level. The sight of Marina in a wedding dress shocks Howard into buying Auntie Wainwright's "Adventure Pack".
E5Who's That With Barry And Glenda? It's Not Barry And Glenda
Mar 14, 2004
Clegg, Truly, and Billy discover Barry in the woods. He's obviously guilty of something - but what? Meanwhile a strange man is seen near Barry and Glenda's house while Barry is away. Alvin tries welding as a way of sprucing up the yard. Miss Davenport has a less-than-romantic entanglement.
E6An Apple A Day
Mar 21, 2004
Nora Batty is recruiting for charity, which in this case is giving a day out to an older rural family. But who exactly is "the Lad" and why is he carrying an apple? Meanwhile, Barry considers making a charity appearance in Western gear.
E7Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time
Mar 28, 2004
Alvin buys equipment to listen for sounds from space, but Howard's the one hearing disembodied voices. Billy goes for a spin. Barry struggles with his role in a dramatic group. At last, there's a woman who's attracted to Smiler - unfortunately for him.
E8Things To Do When Your Wife Runs Off With A Turkish Waiter
Apr 4, 2004
Barry is chagrined that a lonely stranger he met on holiday has taken up his offer of hospitality. It doesn't help that the stranger's hobby is trying to attract birds with a penny-whistle. Auntie Wainwright offers a special on periscopes. Alvin bites off more lino than he can chew.
E9Beware of Laughing at Nora's Hats
Apr 11, 2004
Truly, Alvin, and Billy try to mend some fences between Nora and her one-time friend, Audrey Craig. Glenda gives Barry a gift to restore his confidence: a golf caddy. Is there really a dragon inhabiting the hills?
E10Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful
Apr 18, 2004
Someone keeps calling Truly's new cell phone; Truly worries it might be The Former Mrs. Truelove calling to announce a visit. But she wouldn't do that... would she?

E1The Swan Man Of Ilkley
Mar 13, 2005
Lennie from the pickle factory, who has visions of sailing the canals in a swan boat, unwisely allows Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy to help him on his way. But a passing narrowboat puts paid to his dream.
E2Watching the Clock
Mar 20, 2005
Clegg climbs an old tree to prove that the town clock from a nearby village can be seen from its height. scared of heights, Truly, Alvin, Billy and Howard have to get him down.
E3Has Anyone Seen a Peruvian Wart?
Mar 27, 2005
Nora Batty finds herself the target of a notorious womaniser after she garners his attention with her baked goods.
E4Hermione (The Short Course)
Apr 10, 2005
Smiler is more miserable than usual. He's pining for Hermione, a woman he met the night before.
E5Who's That Mouse in the Poetry Group?
Apr 17, 2005
Smiler pretends to be an intellectual in an attempt to enchant Marina. Howard, a simple thinker, wants to keep an eye on them at the poetry group without being seen so, foolishly, he goes along with Truly's idea.
E6Available for Weddings
Apr 24, 2005
After Clegg ends up with his foot in a plaster and an arm in a sling after a bike trip with Billy & Alvin, Truly and the Boys try to invent a bike that also an ATV. Barry gets bit by the camping bug.
E7The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street
May 1, 2005
Smiler regrets never having taken up the offer from Mavis McDonagh to look her up sometime. Truly, Alvin and Billy go on the trail to track her down. With the help Nora and Ivy, they find out that the woman had lived in Jamieson Street, now renamed Pepworth Street. So they go knocking on doors.
E8The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager
May 8, 2005
Clegg is trying to remember the name of a particularly obnoxious superior of his, from his days working in the Co-op.
E9Lot Number 8
May 15, 2005
Overcome by the smell of a real bargain, Auntie Wainwright has made a successful bid at the auction rooms.
E10Little Orphan Howard
May 29, 2005
Truly leads the enquiries into the whereabouts of a Co-op Manager who was a tyrant when Clegg worked there.
E1Follow that Bottle
Mar 5, 2006
Glenda decides that Barry would suit a hat, Smiler finds a suit of armour in the shop storeroom, Cleggs cousin turns up and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle follow a bottle with a message in it. Marina and Miss Davenport compare notes on their love lives. Nelly joins the ladies for coffee at the cafe.
E2How to Remove a Cousin
Mar 12, 2006
Clegg's overbearing cousin Aubrey comes to stay, he challenges Alvin and Billy to a bike riding competition. Auntie Wainwright employs Smiler and Tom as shop dummies. Nora Batty goes blonde.

E3Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife Crisis?
Mar 19, 2006
Howard is on 24-hr "lock down" by Pearl, so his friends accept the challenge to help him escape. Barry thinks he's missing out on something because he feels contented with his life; Entwistle has too much fun with his dog.
E4The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi
Mar 26, 2006
Billy takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the green wood for a barby. Pearl chains Howard to the house and Miss Davenport tries to get the ladies to discuss romantic novels.
E5Barry in Danger from Reading and Aunt Jessie
Apr 2, 2006
Miss Davenport teases Barry making him think she has the hots for him. Alvin is seen by Nora with a tall, mysterious blonde.

E6Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?
Apr 9, 2006
Billy gets a new merry man to join his band..unfortunately it's a merry woman!..Howard wants people to think he is having flying lessons, so Auntie Wainwright kits him out in the right gear..circa 1925!

E7Who's That Talking To Lenny?
Apr 16, 2006
Clegg, Truly and Billy meet up again with Lenny, the former Swan Man of Ilkley, he has heard voices from above so the lads help him in his quest to be a prophet. The two policemen see a mysterious leg, they follow it and it belongs to Howard. Miss Davenport continues her teasing of Barry.

E8Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy
Apr 23, 2006
Howard gets to look after a friend's dog for the day. Glenda and Barry get dressed up as Cleopatra and an Egyptian Mummy to go to a fancy dress party. Auntie Wainwright upgrades Tom and Smilers transport..to a tandem!

E9Plenty of Room in the Back
Apr 30, 2006
Auntie Wainwright supplies Tom and Smiler with new transport.....but is it suitable?
E1The Second Stag Night of Doggy Wilkinson
Jul 15, 2007
An old friend, Doggy, is almost 80 and getting married again - so The Boys take him out for his bachelors party complete with arranged special lady ... But what starts out as a boring dry affair soon gets pronounced as "better than my first stag" by the groom.

E2What Happened to the Horse?
Jul 29, 2007
What starts out as a good joke on Howard gets a life of its own when Truly invents a ghost story that involves a local wooden area.
E3Variations on a Theme of Road Rage
Aug 5, 2007
Howard feels he has out grown the bicycle so he purchases a car from a woman who says it reminds her too much of her late-husband.

E4In Which Howard gets Double Booked
Aug 12, 2007
Howard decides it's time to take Pearl out for a dinner to the "Fox and Duck" - so Pearl invites Nelly to come with, and Truly invites Marina to go with, now if only Howard knew about it.

E5Will The Nearest Alien Please Come In
Aug 19, 2007
Science-fiction addict Kevin believes aliens from outer space may have landed. Truly, Clegg and Alvin help to convince him he is right.

E6Elegy for Small Creature and Clandestine Trackbike
Aug 26, 2007
Howard has purchased a track bike and is desperate to hide it from Pearl.

E7The Crowcroft Challenge
Sep 2, 2007
Alvin and Truly tie one on in a bar and Alvin volunteers to complete the Crowcroft Challenge - a task that has never been completed. Howard volunteers when he realizes that he might be able to get together with Marina during the Challenge.

E8Must Be Good Dancer
Sep 9, 2007
Tom decides that Smiler should answer an ad looking for a dance partner so Truly and gang decide to turn him into "Fred Astaire"; Barry has Glenda help him find the mysterious squeak in his car.

E9In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump
Sep 16, 2007
Pearl, Miss Davenport, Nora Batty, Nelly, Ivy, and Glenda have entered a baking contest. Howard runs into an old flame while out with Truly, so he takes it upon himself to help the two get back together.

E10Sinclair And The Wormley Witches
Sep 23, 2007
While standing on a hillside admiring the view, Alvin, Truly, and Entwistle get stoned by a stranger. Smiler does some witchcraft. Pearl & Nelly track Howard.
The Last of the Summer Wine's twenty-ninth series aired on BBC One from 22 June to 31 August 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

E1Enter the Finger
Jun 22, 2008
Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.

E2Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?
Jun 29, 2008
Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.

E3A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules
Jul 6, 2008
Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.

E4Is Jeremy Quite Safe?
Jul 13, 2008
Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.

E5All That Glitters is Not Elvis
Jul 20, 2008
After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.

E6Eva's Back in Town
Jul 27, 2008
Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.

E7In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent
Aug 3, 2008
Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.

E8The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes
Aug 10, 2008
Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.

E9Of Passion and Pizza
Aug 17, 2008
Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.

E10It's Never Ten Years
Aug 24, 2008
Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

E11Get Out Of That Then
Aug 31, 2008
Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.
Last of the Summer Wine's thirtieth series originally aired 19 April 2009. All eleven episodes in series thirty were thirty minutes in length. A New Years Special aired on 31 December 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. This series is notable for forming a new trio composed of Alvin, Entwistle and Hobbo, who was introduced in the New Years Special. Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton are now demoted to secondary characters, filmed only in studio scenes due to the cost of insurance for the actors at their age on location.

E1Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch
Apr 19, 2009
Hobbo tries to find a friend for Morton and Barry is depressed when Toby moves next door.

E2The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?
Apr 26, 2009
Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

E3Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single Handed?
May 3, 2009
Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.

E4Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?
May 10, 2009
Hobbo is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of diguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections.

E5Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat
May 17, 2009
Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later.

E6Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?
May 24, 2009
When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

E7Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?
May 31, 2009
Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river.

E8In Which Romance Springs a Leak
Jun 7, 2009
Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

E9Variations on a Theme of Father's Day
Jun 14, 2009
In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

E10Goodnight Sweet Ferret
Jun 21, 2009
When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.

E1Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard
Jul 25, 2010
Hobbo and his friends attempt to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. Glenda decides to try and help Morton find a woman. Howard goes into the library to let Marina know that there is a problem with their bike ride that afternoon.

E2Happy Camping
Aug 1, 2010
Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime. And PC Walsh informs PC Cooper that the sergeant is on their back - he's complaining about the amount of crumbs they're leaving in the car.

E3The Rights of Man (Except For Howard)
Aug 8, 2010
Howard is missing home, and Hobbo concocts various schemes to have Pearl take Howard back. Meanwhile, Barry is missing his hearty meals and Toby and Morton lament being divorced.

E4Howard and the Great Outdoors
Aug 15, 2010
Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent. Howard lies on an ants nest and suddenly jumps to life, along with Marina and Hobbo. Pearl sees all and is not impressed.

E5Look Whose Wheel's Come Off
Aug 22, 2010
Wondering if Pearl still loves him, Howard asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him - only to become even more despondent when he sees his wife deliver a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Glenda sends Barry off to paint a landscape, hoping the activity will take his mind off his hunger - but fish and chips is the only thing on his mind.

E6How Not to Cry at Weddings
Aug 29, 2010
In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.
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Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
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