TV series
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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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 1
When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 2
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...
Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 3
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!
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Adrian McLoughlin
Episode 4
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.
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars James Casey
Episode 5
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.
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Johnny Leeze, Liz Stooke
Episode 6
An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ken Kitson, Tony Capstick
Episode 7
One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...
Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 8
Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Christopher Beeny, Ken Kitson, Tony Capstick
Episode 9
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...
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Gordon Langford Rowe
Episode 10
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'...
Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Ken Kitson, Tony Capstick
Episode information updated Sep 7, 2026
Peter SallisClegg
Frank ThorntonTruly
Jane FreemanIvy
Kathy StaffNora Batty
Joe GladwinWally
John ComerSid
Jean FergussonMarina
Brian WildeFoggy
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
