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Last of the Summer Wine

  • TV-14
  • 1973–2010
  • 31 seasons
  • Comedy
  • 7.2

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.

Episodes

10 episodes
  1. 1A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane

    30 minJan 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.

  2. 2The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

    30 minJan 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...

  3. 3Mervyn Would Be Proud

    30 minJan 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!

  4. 4The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg

    30 minJan 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.

  5. 5Beware Of The Hot Dog

    30 minFeb 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.

  6. 6In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

    30 minFeb 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...

  7. 7A Chaise Longue Too Far

    30 minFeb 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...

  8. 8Exercising Father's Bicycle

    30 minFeb 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...

  9. 9Sadly, Madly, Bradley

    30 minMar 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...

  10. 10It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp

    30 minMar 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'...

Where to watch Last of the Summer Wine

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Series cast

Peter SallisClegg269 episodes
Jane FreemanIvy269 episodes
Kathy StaffNora Batty233 episodes
Jean FergussonMarina220 episodes
Robert FyfeHoward220 episodes
Juliette KaplanPearl220 episodes
Sarah ThomasGlenda214 episodes
Mike GradyBarry214 episodes
Jean AlexanderAuntie Wainwright186 episodes
Bill OwenCompo (archive footage)174 episodes
Gordon WharmbyWesley157 episodes
Stephen LewisSmiler152 episodes
Thora HirdEdie138 episodes
Frank ThorntonTruly126 episodes
Brian WildeFoggy114 episodes
Tom OwenTom106 episodes
Danny O'DeaEli85 episodes
Ken KitsonPC Cooper81 episodes

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