Episode 1
By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie Burniston
30m
Is Ernie Burniston's fitness all a bluff? To prove it, Foggy uses Compo as his "guinea pig."
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
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
Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like That
30m
After overhearing a conversation between Nora and a neighbour, Compo discovers that Nora has a weakness for men in riding gear.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 3
The Phantom Of The Graveyard
30m
Compo, Clegg and Foggy prepare to pay their respects to an old teacher, but why is Howard so keen to go?
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea, James Casey
Episode 4
The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer
30m
Wesley's weird new invention might score Compo some presentation points when he gives Nora some flowers.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 5
Ordeal By Trousers
30m
Are Foggy's war stories true? Compo and Clegg decide to submit him to an old school ritual to discover the truth.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea, Jim Bowen
Episode 6
Happy Birthday, Howard
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ken Kitson, Danny O'Dea, Tony Capstick, Jim Bowen
Episode 7
Who's Got Rhythm?
30m
Compo is broke again so to earn some easy money, he visits Auntie Wainwright and becomes a one-man band.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Trevor Bannister, Danny O'Dea
Episode 8
Camera Shy
30m
When Foggy buys a video camera from Auntie Wainwright, it seems no-one is safe from his prying eye - especially Howard and Marina.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 9
Wheelies
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 10
Stop That Castle [1992 Christmas Special]
30mfinale
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
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ken Kitson, Danny O'Dea, Tony Capstick
Episode information updated Sep 18, 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
