Last of the Summer Wine(1973)

Name: Last of the Summer Wine
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1973-01-04
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman, Jean Fergusson, Robert Fyfe

The BBC's longest running comedy series.

★ 7.2(41)30m269 episodesEnded

Comedy

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.

Created by:: Roy Clarke
First aired:: 1973-01-04
Country:: GB
Network:: BBC One

Episodes

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1. Follow that Bottle
2006-03-05 · 30m
Glenda decides that Barry would suit a hat, Smiler finds a suit of armour in the shop storeroom, Cleggs cousin turns up and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle follow a bottle with a message in it. Marina and Miss Davenport compare notes on their love lives. Nelly joins the ladies for coffee at the cafe.
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2. How to Remove a Cousin
2006-03-12 · 30m
Clegg's overbearing cousin Aubrey comes to stay, he challenges Alvin and Billy to a bike riding competition. Auntie Wainwright employs Smiler and Tom as shop dummies. Nora Batty goes blonde.
3. Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife Crisis?
2006-03-19 · 30m
Howard is on 24-hr "lock down" by Pearl, so his friends accept the challenge to help him escape. Barry thinks he's missing out on something because he feels contented with his life; Entwistle has too much fun with his dog.
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4. The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi
2006-03-26 · 30m
Billy takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the green wood for a barby. Pearl chains Howard to the house and Miss Davenport tries to get the ladies to discuss romantic novels.
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5. Barry in Danger from Reading and Aunt Jessie
2006-04-02 · 30m
Miss Davenport teases Barry making him think she has the hots for him. Alvin is seen by Nora with a tall, mysterious blonde.
6. Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?
2006-04-09 · 30m
Billy gets a new merry man to join his band..unfortunately it's a merry woman!..Howard wants people to think he is having flying lessons, so Auntie Wainwright kits him out in the right gear..circa 1925!
7. Who's That Talking To Lenny?
2006-04-16 · 30m
Clegg, Truly and Billy meet up again with Lenny, the former Swan Man of Ilkley, he has heard voices from above so the lads help him in his quest to be a prophet. The two policemen see a mysterious leg, they follow it and it belongs to Howard. Miss Davenport continues her teasing of Barry.
8. Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy
2006-04-23 · 30m
Howard gets to look after a friend's dog for the day. Glenda and Barry get dressed up as Cleopatra and an Egyptian Mummy to go to a fancy dress party. Auntie Wainwright upgrades Tom and Smilers transport..to a tandem!
9. Plenty of Room in the Back
2006-04-30 · 30m
Auntie Wainwright supplies Tom and Smiler with new transport.....but is it suitable?