Episode 1
The Experiment
30m
Compo wonders why all the blood rushes to his head when he's turned upside down. Seymour sets out to discover why.
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Written by Roy Clarke
TV series
Last of the Summer Wine
1973TV-1431 seasons7.2 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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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Episode 2
The Treasure Of The Deep
30m
Is the piece of silver fished out of the canal really a thief's haul? Is there more where it came from?
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Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 3
Dancing Feet
30m
Compo's feet hurt - but why go to visit "The Witch" for a cure?
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 4
That Certain Smile
30m
A visit by a much-loved pet seems the only way to bring a smile to Clem's face during a spell in hospital.
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 5
Downhill Racer
30m
Seymour tries to prove that skiing is more than just a winter sport for the rich.
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Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 6
The Day Of The Welsh Ferret
30mfinale
The trio attend a funeral.
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
More about Last of the Summer Wine
Cast
Peter SallisClegg
Frank ThorntonTruly
Jane FreemanIvy
Kathy StaffNora Batty
Joe GladwinWally
John ComerSid
Jean FergussonMarina
Brian WildeFoggyCredits
- Created by
- Roy Clarke
- Written by
- Roy Clarke
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 269
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
british farcefriendshusband wife relationshipinfidelitymischiefnorthern englandretirementrural area
