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
An old friend, Doggy, is almost 80 and getting married again - so The Boys take him out for his bachelors party complete with arranged special lady ... But what starts out as a boring dry affair soon gets pronounced as "better than my first stag" by the groom.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Eric Sykes, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 2
What starts out as a good joke on Howard gets a life of its own when Truly invents a ghost story that involves a local wooden area.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 3
Howard feels he has out grown the bicycle so he purchases a car from a woman who says it reminds her too much of her late-husband.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Amanda Fairclough, Richard Cole
Episode 4
Howard decides it's time to take Pearl out for a dinner to the "Fox and Duck" - so Pearl invites Nelly to come with, and Truly invites Marina to go with, now if only Howard knew about it.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 5
Science-fiction addict Kevin believes aliens from outer space may have landed. Truly, Clegg and Alvin help to convince him he is right.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Christopher Beeny, Ken Kitson, Mark Curry
Episode 6
Howard has purchased a track bike and is desperate to hide it from Pearl.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 7
Alvin and Truly tie one on in a bar and Alvin volunteers to complete the Crowcroft Challenge - a task that has never been completed. Howard volunteers when he realizes that he might be able to get together with Marina during the Challenge.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Tony Barton
Episode 8
Tom decides that Smiler should answer an ad looking for a dance partner so Truly and gang decide to turn him into "Fred Astaire"; Barry has Glenda help him find the mysterious squeak in his car.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson
Episode 9
Pearl, Miss Davenport, Nora Batty, Nelly, Ivy, and Glenda have entered a baking contest. Howard runs into an old flame while out with Truly, so he takes it upon himself to help the two get back together.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Heather Ramsay
Episode 10
While standing on a hillside admiring the view, Alvin, Truly, and Entwistle get stoned by a stranger. Smiler does some witchcraft. Pearl & Nelly track Howard.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Philip Anthony
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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