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
Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Brian Conley
Episode 2
Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Pippa Hinchley
Episode 3
Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best thing for him.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Nicholas Smith, Tony Barton
Episode 4
Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, John Challis
Episode 5
After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Kenneth Cope, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Mike Newbold, Maggie Ollerenshaw
Episode 6
Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Shirley Anne Field
Episode 7
Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Tyler Butterworth, Lise Henderson
Episode 8
Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Erin Geraghty, Jim Whelan
Episode 9
Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Philip Fox
Episode 10
Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Bill Owen
Episode 11
Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Louis Emerick, Ken Kitson, Barbara Young
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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