Episode 1
Ferret Come Home
30m
When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten 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
Getting On Sydney's Wire
30m
Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 3
Jubilee
30m
Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 4
Flower Power Cut
30m
Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe...
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 5
Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?
30m
Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Margaret John, Jean Boht
Episode 6
Greenfingers
30m
The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" - where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 7
A Merry Heatwave
30m
Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Pete Postlethwaite, Teddy Turner, Bert Oxley, Andrew Lane, Harriet Reynolds
Episode 8
The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent
30mfinale
When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Timothy Bateson, Royston Tickner
Episode information updated Sep 20, 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
