Episode 1
Forked Lightning
30m
After Clegg suffers a little incident with his bicycle it's up to the trio to find someone to mend it.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten 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
Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Kathy Staff, June Watson, Janet Davies
Episode 3
The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 4
Some Enchanted Evening
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Kathy Staff, June Watson, Janet Davies
Episode 5
A Quiet Drink
30m
The trio tries to persuade a tight-fisted man to buy a round of drinks, for which they concoct a very peculiar plan.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Alan Curtis, Larry Noble, George Malpas, Jean Burgess, Diana Berriman, Brian Grellis
Episode 6
Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe
30m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 7
Northern Flying Circus
30mfinale
Compo takes up motorcycling, much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard ThompsonWritten by Roy Clarke
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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