Episode 1
Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
30m
Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?
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Written 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 Heavily Reinforced Bottom
30m
A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 3
Dried Dates And Codfanglers
30m
Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?
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Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 4
The Really Masculine Purse
30m10.0 / 10
After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.
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Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 5
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
30m
Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 6
The Ice-cream Man Cometh
30m
Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.
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Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 7
Set The People Free
30m
The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.
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Written by Roy Clarke
Episode 8
Go With The Flow
30m
It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.
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Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Richard Vernon
Episode 9
Jaws
30m
Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.
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Written by Roy ClarkeGuest stars Danny O'Dea
Episode 10
Edie And The Automobile
30m
Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.
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Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 11
Wind Power
30m
How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.
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Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode 12
When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
30mfinale
Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan J.W. BellWritten by Roy Clarke
Episode information updated Sep 15, 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
