Episode 1
Quick, Quick, Slow
30m
Compo is depressed because Nora has a lodger. Foggy has an unusual way of curing his malaise-dancing!
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten 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
Give Us A Lift
30m
Foggy's idea is the ultimate in chairlifts to get people to the top of the hills without any effort.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ken Kitson, Danny O'Dea, Tony Capstick
Episode 3
Was That Nora Batty Singing?
30m
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?
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 4
Cash Flow Problems
30m
Compo needs money, so he tries to collect on a fifty-year-old debt from a school chum.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea, Roger Grainger
Episode 5
Passing The Earring
30m
Howard needs Clegg's help to get an earring belonging to Marina out of the house without Pearl knowing.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 6
Pole Star
30mfinale
Foggy gets Compo to take up pole vaulting so he can reach Nora's clothes post and impress her with his athletic prowess.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode information updated Jul 25, 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
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