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

1. In The Service Of Humanity
1982-01-04 · 30m
After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business, all in the service of humanity, of course.
2. Car And Garter
1982-01-11 · 30m
Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. Will Wesley's old banger ever start?
3. The Odd Dog Men
1982-01-18 · 30m
Foggy's latest scheme to earn some money appears when he discovers that there's good money to be made by walking other people's pets around town.
4. A Bicycle Made For Three
1982-01-25 · 30m
Foggy convinces his companions to design a bicycle that fits each of their personalities.
5. One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man
1982-02-01 · 30m
Compo wants to take a photo. Problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom.
6. Serenade For Tight Jeans And Metal Detector
1982-02-08 · 30m
When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.
7. From Wellies To Wetsuit
1982-02-15 · 30m
Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water skiing.