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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
Glenda decides that Barry would suit a hat, Smiler finds a suit of armour in the shop storeroom, Cleggs cousin turns up and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle follow a bottle with a message in it. Marina and Miss Davenport compare notes on their love lives. Nelly joins the ladies for coffee at the cafe.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Colin Farrell, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 2
Clegg's overbearing cousin Aubrey comes to stay, he challenges Alvin and Billy to a bike riding competition. Auntie Wainwright employs Smiler and Tom as shop dummies. Nora Batty goes blonde.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Trevor Bannister, Colin Farrell
Episode 3
Howard is on 24-hr "lock down" by Pearl, so his friends accept the challenge to help him escape. Barry thinks he's missing out on something because he feels contented with his life; Entwistle has too much fun with his dog.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars James Woolley, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 4
Billy takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the green wood for a barby. Pearl chains Howard to the house and Miss Davenport tries to get the ladies to discuss romantic novels.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Trevor Bannister, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 5
Miss Davenport teases Barry making him think she has the hots for him. Alvin is seen by Nora with a tall, mysterious blonde.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Jennifer Wilson
Episode 6
Billy gets a new merry man to join his band..unfortunately it's a merry woman!..Howard wants people to think he is having flying lessons, so Auntie Wainwright kits him out in the right gear..circa 1925!
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Valerie Leon
Episode 7
Clegg, Truly and Billy meet up again with Lenny, the former Swan Man of Ilkley, he has heard voices from above so the lads help him in his quest to be a prophet. The two policemen see a mysterious leg, they follow it and it belongs to Howard. Miss Davenport continues her teasing of Barry.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 8
Howard gets to look after a friend's dog for the day. Glenda and Barry get dressed up as Cleopatra and an Egyptian Mummy to go to a fancy dress party. Auntie Wainwright upgrades Tom and Smilers transport..to a tandem!
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 9
Auntie Wainwright supplies Tom and Smiler with new transport.....but is it suitable?
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, James Casey
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Peter SallisClegg
Frank ThorntonTruly
Jane FreemanIvy
Kathy StaffNora Batty
Joe GladwinWally
John ComerSid
Jean FergussonMarina
Brian WildeFoggy
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