Episode 1
Full Steam Behind
30m
Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
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
The Flag And Its Snag
30m
Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape - but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 3
The Flag And Further Snags
30m
Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. His dream is achieved.
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Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Robert Lang, Stan Richards, Maggie Ollerenshaw
Episode 4
Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire
30m
When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods, their wives wonder what they're up to.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 5
Earnshaw Strikes Again
30m
Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts - Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 6
Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder
30m
Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 7
Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder
30mfinale
Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.
Episode credits
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode information updated Sep 19, 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
