Last of the Summer Wine Episode Guide

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Episode Guide

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 30 (2008)

  • Season 30 Episode 11: Goodnight Sweet Ferret

    Hobbo discovers that an infirm friend needs help to bury his pet in the churchyard, and calls on Alvin and Entwistle to carry out the deed. However, the mission becomes complicated when the police begin to suspect the trio are up to no good. Comedy, starring Russ Abbot, Burt Kwouk and Brian Murphy

  • Season 30 Episode 10: Variations on a Theme of Father's Day

    Convinced that Nelly is his mother, Hobbo sends Howard to eavesdrop on her and Pearl as he tries to find out more about his father. However, when the women concoct some false information, Hobbo soon finds himself in trouble with the police. Comedy, starring Russ Abbott and June Whitfield

  • Season 30 Episode 9: In Which Romance Springs a Leak

    When Hobbo learns that Howard feels he is taken for granted by Pearl and that Toby misses his former wife, he hatches a plan to sort out their love lives - with the help of flowers, a Mario Lanza recording and his own team of miming violinists

  • Season 30 Episode 8: Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?

    Hobbo's quest to find a man for Stella leads him to put up an advertisement, but the suitor who turns up lacks what it takes to tackle the widow and runs off. However, a chance to hit back emerges when Hobbo finds out who Stella's favourite movie character is

  • Season 30 Episode 7: Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?

    After suffering a brush with Stella, Hobbo comes to the conclusion that it is time to find her a man - and with the help of Clegg and Truly he decides that eligible village heart-throb Norris Fairburn is the right match. Pearl's new-found passion for motorcycling causes trouble for Howard and Marina

  • Season 30 Episode 6: Nobody Messes with Toby the Throat

    Hobbo, Alvin and Entwistle set out to save the day when Howard suspects Pearl is seeing someone else and the team soon draws up a surveillance operation that leads them to a seedy bikers' club. Elsewhere, Toby goes to see Aunty Wainwright when he has ironing problems

  • Season 30 Episode 5: Who's That Looking Sideways at Nelly?

    Hobbo hatches a plan to deceive his 'hidden enemies', enlisting the help of Auntie Wainwright to become a master of disguise, and is delighted when Marina finds herself attracted to his new looks - much to the annoyance of Howard. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding over a neck injury puts the police on Alvin and Entwistle's trail

  • Season 30 Episode 4: Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single Handed?

    Hobbo is convinced that Nelly is his natural mother and tries to establish where he was born. Howard discovers his spirit of adventure and vows to row across the Atlantic single-handed in a bid to counter Marina's suggestions that he lacks spontaneity. Meanwhile, Barry's clothing problem is solved when he is called on to help clear Toby's blocked drain

  • Season 30 Episode 3: The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

    After researching the whereabouts of his real mother in the library, Hobbo decides to pay her a visit, but is unimpressed by the welcome he receives. Marina chains herself to a supermarket trolley in protest at the unreliability of men, while Nellie reveals some information that greatly lifts Hobbo's spirits

  • Season 30 Episode 2: Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Moth Stitch

    When Glenda shows a keen interest in her new neighbours, Barry is shocked to discover his golf captain has moved in next door. Hobbo tries to help a dejected Morton feel less lonely, while Hobbo's driving skills attract unwanted attention when he takes to the wheel of a truck following a visit to an inn

  • Season 30 Episode 1: I Was a Hitman for Primrose Dairies

    New series of the long-running Roy Clarke comedy. Truly hears his new neighbour - retired milkman Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke (Russ Abbot) - has strong links to MI5 and the secret service. Although he recalls his adventurous past as a spy to Alvin and Entwistle, they know him better for not having been a particularly good milkman - but Hobbo insists the dairy work was merely a therapeutic measure to alleviate combat stress

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 29 (2009)

  • Season 29 Episode 11: Get Out of That, Then

    Lenny turns up in the village once more, followed by his long-suffering assistant Cliff. This time, the show-business hopeful becomes convinced that he can finally make a name for himself by becoming an escapologist. Guest starring Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball. Last in series

  • Season 29 Episode 10: It's Never Ten Years

    Clegg and Truly reminisce about Compo, whose amorous advances towards his neighbour Nora Batty - along with his accident-prone antics - were a constant source of amusement in the village

  • Season 29 Episode 9: Of Passion and Pizza

    A lovelorn Mervyn is driven to distraction by a comely woman working at the local pizza place. When he reveals that he lacks the courage to profess his feelings for her, Alvin and Entwistle decide that is it up to them to bring the would-be couple together. Comedy, starring Philip Fox

  • Season 29 Episode 8: The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

    Howard hopes to revolutionise the animal-watching community by introducing mobile phones to their repertoire of tools. However, he quickly discovers the gadget isn't exactly suited to the silent nature of the hobby, and tries to find another way to contact his friends. Sitcom, starring Robert Fyfe

  • Season 29 Episode 7: In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

    Barry attempts to play matchmaker when he discovers that his neighbour Chislehurst is desperately lonely. However, the task soon proves difficult, and Barry quickly discovers that elegible women are hard to come by. Long-running sitcom, starring Mike Grady and Tyler Butterworth

  • Season 29 Episode 6: Eva's Back in Town

    When Eva, a worldly-wise former acquaintance of Alvin arrives in the village, hen-pecked Howard discovers that Marina might have some competition for his adulterous attentions. Long running sitcom, guest starring Shirley Ann Field

  • Season 29 Episode 5: All That Glitters Is Not Elvis

    When Alvin and Entwistle witness Lance attempting to prove to his wife that Elvis Presley is still alive, the duo feel duty-bound to help him out, and organise for the King himself to make an appearance. Long-running comedy starring Brian Murphy, Burt Kwouk and Kenneth Cope

  • Season 29 Episode 4: Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

    The women of the village are wowed by a series of fanciful tales told by retired jewel thief Jeremy about his larcenous exploits in the south of France. However, the scoundrel's skills are put to the test when Marina and Miss Davenport seek his aid in helping Aunty Wainwright crack a keyless safe. John Challis guest stars

  • Season 29 Episode 3: A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

    Local PCs Cooper and Walsh attempt to master the art of surprise by fighting crime from the rear. However, the duo's carefully laid plans unravel when Barry decides to treat a retired vicar out for a day trip. Long-running sitcom, starring Ken Kitson and Louis Emerick

  • Season 29 Episode 2: Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

    Howard becomes ill at ease with his lot in life, and attempts to change his appearance so much that not even Pearl would recognise him. However, he soon discovers that the hazards of assuming someone else's identity far outweigh the benefits

  • Season 29 Episode 1: Enter the Finger

    The long-running comedy returns for a new series. Barry becomes dejected when his fitness-mad neighbour Boothroyd begins to outshine him in all things physical. However, he discovers that when it comes to karate, he may just have an advantage over his new rival. Guest starring Brian Conley

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 28 (2007 - 2008)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 27 (2005 - 2006)

  • Season 27 Episode 9: Plenty of Room in the Back

    After concluding she needs a new means of transport, Auntie Wainwright sends Tom and Smiler on a mission to collect her new vehicle - but it doesn't quite live up to their expectations. Last episode of the long-running comedy

  • Season 27 Episode 8: Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

    Clegg takes care of a friendly dog for the day, but when Truly, Billy and Alvin visit, the canine ferociously guards his new minder's house, leaving the gang to spend a day on the doorstep thinking up ambitious plans to negotiate their entry. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 27 Episode 7: Who's That Talking to Lenny?

    Lenny hears a voice from above, and decides he must wait patiently for more information, leaving the gang to make sure he is well-equipped to receive messages. Comedian Bobby Ball returns as the gullible pickle factory worker, and Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton star

  • Season 27 Episode 6: Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?

    After recruitment for his Merry Men hits an all-time low, a letter from an enthusiast with excellent credentials gets Billy excited again, and he organises a committee to greet the newest member. Long-running comedy, starring Keith Clifford and Peter Sallis

  • Season 27 Episode 5: Barry in Danger of Reading and Aunt Jessie

    Nora Batty spots Alvin with a mystery woman, and convinces herself that the couple are becoming close after some devious work by the elderly Lothario and a blushing Billy. Pearl spots a lonely-hearts advertisement that she is sure is from Howard. Kathy Staff, Brian Murphy and Keith Clifford star

  • Season 27 Episode 4: The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi

    Billy promises the gang a perfect barbecue in the great outdoors - without a newfangled portable contraption - and takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the Dales. He knows the ideal spot - if he can just remember how to find it. Long-running comedy, starring Keith Clifford and Peter Sallis

  • Season 27 Episode 3: Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife Crisis?

    Truly's plans to rescue Howard from his bedroom are given a boost when Auntie Wainwright puts some lightweight scaffolding up for sale - ideal for springing someone imprisoned on an upper floor. Long-running comedy series, starring Frank Thornton and Robert Fyfe

  • Season 27 Episode 2: How to Remove a Cousin

    The arrival of Clegg's cousin threatens to spell the end of the gang's gentle walks, and they resolve to get rid of him. Aubrey finds he can still beat Billy and Alvin cycling up hills, but discovers his own weakness. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 27 Episode 1: Follow That Bottle

    Truly spots a bottle with a message inside floating down the river, and decides to catch it - so enlists the help of Clegg, Billy and Alvin to follow its elusive course and eventually read the mysterious contents. Long-running comedy, starring Frank Thornton, Peter Sallis, Keith Clifford and Brian Murphy

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 26 (2005)

  • Season 26 Episode 11: Merry Entwistle and Jackson Day

    Festive edition of the long-running comedy, written by Roy Clarke. After a hard day playing Father Christmas, Smiler has a stiff drink to revive himself. Unfortunately, the alcohol has the opposite effect and his friends are forced to drag his lifeless body about the village - arousing the interest of the local constabulary. Stephen Lewis, June Whitfield and Trevor Bannister star

  • Season 26 Episode 10: Little Orphan Howard

    An upset Howard becomes convinced he was abandoned as a baby after a few well-chosen words from Clegg, while Alvin is equally distraught when his newly constructed kite won't fly. Last in series of the long-running comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Robert Fyfe and Brian Murphy

  • Season 26 Episode 9: Lot Number 8

    Auntie Wainwright is thrilled to have picked up a bargain at the auction rooms, but puzzled as to what the object is. Worse yet, when she does find out what her purchase is meant for, she still has no idea what to do with it. Long-running comedy series, starring Jean Alexander, Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 26 Episode 8: The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager

    Truly discovers a former suitor of Marina's went off to Australia, and convinces her the emigrant did so to forget about her - and that she should stop seeing Howard out of respect to the other man's memory. Long-running comedy series, starring Frank Thornton, Jean Fergusson and Robert Fyfe

  • Season 26 Episode 7: The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street

    A woman trying to escape Smiler's advances runs off without leaving her address or phone number, so Truly, Alvin and Billy volunteer to track her down - even though it means a foray into hostile territory. Long-running comedy series, starring Frank Thornton, Brian Murphy, Keith Clifford and Stephen Lewis

  • Season 26 Episode 6: Available For Weddings

    Clegg comes off his bike after cycling downhill and sustains a fractured foot. Truly believes that the accident would never have happened if the vehicle had been fitted with studded tyres - and immediately sets about organising a practical demonstration of his theory

  • Season 26 Episode 5: Who's That Mouse in the Poetry Group?

    Smiler begins attending a poetry group and is inspired to write verses for an enchanted Marina. When the two go to the meeting together, an anxious Howard needs to find a way of keeping an eye on them without being seen - and Truly claims to have the perfect solution

  • Season 26 Episode 4: Hermione

    Clegg's decision to write his memoirs causes Howard a great deal of concern, while Smiler is devastated when a blossoming relationship ends suddenly. Long-running comedy series, starring Peter Sallis, Robert Fyfe and Stephen Lewis

  • Season 26 Episode 3: Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?

    Roy Barraclough guest stars as Crowcroft, a well-known Lothario with a preference for gullible women. When he samples Nora Batty's baking, he decides to make her his next target. Long-running comedy, starring Kathy Staff, Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 26 Episode 2: Watching the Clock

    Clegg climbs a tree to prove a point, but finds getting down isn't as easy. Meanwhile, the police investigate the case of the runaway cooker. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis

  • Season 26 Episode 1: The Swan Man of Ilkley

    Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy encounter a stranger who is determined to travel by canal to Ilkley in an inflatable swan. However, when punctures disrupt the man's dream, Entwistle is on hand to ensure the voyage goes to plan. Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball guest star

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 25 (2004)

  • Season 25 Episode 11: Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley

    Clegg's phobia of women prompts Truly to embark on a search for his old liquorice-loving classmate. He plans to deliver the femme fatale to his friend's doorstep, before taking refuge in the library, where Billy Ingleton is intending to read his own composition to the poetry group. Christmas special from 2004, guest starring Norman Wisdom

  • Season 25 Episode 10: Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful

    Billy and Alvin learn that Truly's ex-wife is trying to find him, and waste no time in gleefully tormenting their pal with the news of a strange woman's appearance in town. Long-running comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 25 Episode 9: Beware of Laughing at Nora's Hats

    Alvin tries to persuade Nora Batty to go for a ride in his sidecar, but she's having none of it. When she relates the story of her long-standing feud with Audrey Craig - who had the audacity to laugh at her hat at a wedding many moons ago - it becomes clear the broom-brandishing battleaxe is not one to be messed with

  • Season 25 Episode 8: Things to Do When Your Wife Runs Off with a Turkish Waiter

    Barry and Glenda get a shock when a man they foolishly exchanged addresses with on holiday turns up on their doorstep. To make a strained situation worse, it appears their guest has an unusual hobby

  • Season 25 Episode 7: Barry Becomes a Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

    Smiler finds himself pursued by a wanton gold-digger who thinks he's rich, but luckily Truly is full of ideas to solve the problem

  • Season 25 Episode 6: An Apple a Day

    Clegg, Truly and Alvin take a group of pensioners to a farm for the day, but their act of charity backfires when it becomes clear the elderly daytrippers are not happy with the idea

  • Season 25 Episode 5: Who's That with Barry and Glenda?

    Truly jumps to the conclusion that Barry is up to no good after he is spotted acting suspiciously : but his real motive for being in the woods with a suitcase is unfathomable. Long-running comedy, staring Mike Grady, Frank Thornton and Peter Sallis

  • Season 25 Episode 4: Happy Birthday Robin Hood

    Billy celebrates his ancestor Robin Hood's birthday by proudly wearing a green suit, and gullible Barry pays tribute in his own way - much to the amusement of everyone else. Long-running comedy set in Yorkshire, from the pen of Roy Clarke. Keith Clifford and Mike Grady star

  • Season 25 Episode 3: Spores

    Lionel has a habit of being unpredictable, but when he walks off and abandons his wife while out on a drive in the hills, it is left to Clegg, Truly and Billy to console her. Long-running comedy set in Yorkshire, from the pen of Roy Clarke. Roy Hudd guest stars

  • Season 25 Episode 2: The General's Greatest Battle

    Chaos abounds at the annual parade, held to celebrate a famous battle. The lifelike effigy of the old General has been spruced up and Nora prepares to sit on a float playing the part of his wife. Watch out for Norman Wisdom in the role of a van driver. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 25 Episode 1: Jurassic No Parking

    Barry wins a competition - but when the prize proves more trouble than it's worth, it spells disaster for him and everyone who helps him get rid of it

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 24 (2003)

  • Season 24 Episode 11: A Short Blast of Fred Astaire

    With preparations for the Christmas concert in full swing, the gang are in need of some ancient Eastern hypnotism from Entwistle when stage fright sets in. Festive edition of the comedy from 2003, starring Peter Sallis, Burt Kwouk, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff and Brian Murphy

  • Season 24 Episode 10: The Second Husband and the Showgirls

    Tom and Smiler arrange an interesting blind date and Truly discovers his ex-wife's new husband is coming to town. Frank Thornton and Stephen Lewis star

  • Season 24 Episode 9: All of a Florrie

    Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions. Long-running comedy, starring Frank Thornton, Peter Sallis and Brian Murphy

  • Season 24 Episode 8: The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

    Howard is dismayed when Marina unwittingly buys him a life-like gorilla, which attracts the attention of the local police. A newspaper article prompts Truly, Clegg and Billy to try to track down Cyril Cooper - a man renowned for his green fingers and womanising ways. Comedy, starring Robert Fyfe

  • Season 24 Episode 7: The Frenchies Are Coming

    As Barry tires of golf and looks for a new hobby, Billy's latest idea of an archery course is right on target. Long-running comedy series, starring Mike Grady, Keith Clifford and Peter Sallis

  • Season 24 Episode 6: The Miraculous Curing of Old Geoff Helliwell

    When Clegg, Billy and Truly hear an old school friend is about to die, the trio search for something - or someone - to put the spark back into his life. Comedy, guest starring Henry McGee, with Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Keith Clifford

  • Season 24 Episode 5: In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream

    After seeing a man skiing on a van roof, the pals are intrigued to discover it is Gavin Hinchcliffe, an old friend renowned for his eccentricity. Comedy series, guest starring Bernard Cribbins, with Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Josephine Tewson

  • Season 24 Episode 4: The Secret Birthday of Norman Clegg

    In the hope of avoiding a fuss, Clegg plans a quiet birthday lunch at a nice hotel - but his pals are sure to throw a few spanners in the works. Long-running comedy set in Yorkshire, from the pen of Roy Clarke. Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton star

  • Season 24 Episode 3: A Pick-Up of the Later Ming Dynasty

    After helping Entwistle repair his truck, Truly, Clegg and Billy find their mechanical skills are put to the test once more when they aid Tom and Smiler in finding the source of an irritating squeak on their handcart. However, when Barry's longed-for game of golf evaporates thanks to his borrowed car breaking down, all the trio can do is help him drown his sorrows

  • Season 24 Episode 2: Ancient Eastern Wisdom : An Introduction

    Truly and Clegg are enlightened in the wisdom of the East by an electrical handyman from Hull and Howard struggles to keep his self-styled Bandit persona alive. Meanwhile, a debt-collector is an unwelcome guest for Tom

  • Season 24 Episode 1: The Lair of the Cat Creature

    A hang-gliding enthusiast crashes down in the village, mistakenly believing that he's landed in France, thus breaking the long-distance record. The gang try to compensate for his disappointment by making him first at something else - identifying a strange cat creature lurking in the woods. Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Brian Murphy star

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 23 (2002)

  • Season 23 Episode 11: A Musical Passing for a Miserable Muscroft

    Norman Wisdom guest stars as Billy Ingleton, a role he first played in 1994. This time around, Billy's popularity with the ladies soars when they hear he is restoring an old fairground organ : especially Nora Batty, who books him as the star attraction at the charity fair

  • Season 23 Episode 10: It All Began With an Old Volvo Headlamp

    Clegg, Truly and Billy offer words of wisdom to a broken-hearted man they find seeking solace in the woods. Peter Sallis and Hywel Bennett star

  • Season 23 Episode 9: Sadly, Madly, Bradley

    Clegg and Truly fail to bring a smile to the face of Billy's humourless brother-in-law Bradley, until Auntie Wainwright passes by with an inflatable animal feeding trough. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 23 Episode 8: Exercising Father's Bicycle

    Tom attempts to step into his father's shoes by riding Compo's bicycle and, enthused by Clegg and Truly's anecdotes, he sets about performing wonders of his own on the two-wheeled bone-shaker. Meanwhile, Pearl is delighted when Howard gets stuck on the roof, enabling her to keep an eye on him, and Glenda is dismayed to learn Barry has challenged a member of the office staff to a duel - refereed by Billy

  • Season 23 Episode 7: A Chaise Longue Too Far

    Barry buys Glenda a chaise longue from Auntie Wainwright's shop as an anniversary present, but it soon proves to be more than just something to sit on. Meanwhile, Howard finds himself locked in Pearl's bedroom with no means of escape, so Truly, Clegg and Billy set out on a rescue mission. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis

  • Season 23 Episode 6: In Search of Childlike Joy and the Farthest Reaches of the Lotus Position

    Wesley demonstrates his new, hand-crafted trolley, complete with deluxe car seat - guaranteed to bring back childhood memories to the dispirited Smiler

  • Season 23 Episode 5: Beware of the Hot Dog

    Wesley and Barry devise another money-making plan to sell hot dogs to weary hikers and travellers, while Clegg, Truly and Tom fondly remember Compo and imagine how Nora Batty's arrival in Australia will cause misery for the folks Down Under. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 23 Episode 4: The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg

    Howard employs Clegg to take care of several suspect picnic objects, but one item receives his refusal and Howard won't look after it until Pearl is out of sight. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis

  • Season 23 Episode 3: Mervyn Would Be Proud

    Billy seems to have gained a stalker, but soon realises he has greater worries after discovering he promised to demonstrate archery at the vicar's garden party - while riding a horse. Peter Sallis and Keith Clifford star

  • Season 23 Episode 2: The Mystical Squeak of Howard's Bicycle

    Truly suggests Clegg perform a ritual exorcism on Howard's bicycle when it starts acting like a machine possessed in the presence of Pearl. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Robert Fyfe

  • Season 23 Episode 1: A Brief Excursion in the Fast Lane

    Wesley finally finishes his off-the-road motorised scooter, while bored son-in-law Barry longs for a walk on the wild side. Rural comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Thora Hird

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 22 (2001)

  • Season 22 Episode 11: Potts in Pole Position

    The gang's festive cheer is rudely disturbed by a severe-looking woman, who quickly dispatches them to find her husband who is in training for an Antarctic expedition - although he's not too keen on being found. Meanwhile, Howard arranges a fishing trip with the boys, but risks winding up sleeping with the fishes. With guest appearances by Warren Mitchell and June Whitfield

  • Season 22 Episode 10: The Coming of the Beast

    Truly scares Billy Ingleton out of his wits by mischievously starting a rumour there is a tiger on the loose. The story spreads like wildfire, leading to unexpected consequences for the practical-joking pensioner. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Frank Thornton and guest Norman Wisdom

  • Season 22 Episode 9: Why is Barry at an Angle?

    Barry's promotion at the building society gives him a headache when he has to visit a particularly violent family. Will advice from Clegg and Truly help him survive or just make matters worse? Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Mike Grady

  • Season 22 Episode 8: A White Sweater and a Solicitor's Letter

    A solicitor's letter addressed to Compo causes a stir in the town - but terrifies his son Tom. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Tom Owen

  • Season 22 Episode 7: The Hair of the Blonde that Bit You

    Howard finds himself with some explaining to do after Pearl discovers an incriminating long blonde hair on his person, so he turns to his friends for help. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 22 Episode 6: Gnome and Away

    Howard has an unusual gift for Marina's garden but must deliver it without Pearl finding out. Can his friends help him find a way? Long-running Pennines comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Robert Fyfe and Jean Fergusson

  • Season 22 Episode 5: Enter the Hawk

    Billy Hardcastle, also known as the Hawk, claims to be a descendant of Robin Hood - but doesn't share his illustrious ancestor's flair for adventure. Peter Sallis and Keith Clifford star

  • Season 22 Episode 4: Hey Big Vendor

    Wesley, making good use of his engineering background, designs a mobile vending machine suitable for the thirsty and foolhardy. However, when he takes his device to the golf course, it causes more embarrassment for a beleaguered Barry. Gordon Wharmby stars

  • Season 22 Episode 3: The Missing Bus of Mrs Avery

    The ladies of the village feel the need for a little excitement and hire a minibus to take them out for a picnic. However, against all the odds, their trip turns into a mystery tour. Julie T Wallace and Trevor Bannister guest star

  • Season 22 Episode 2: The Art of the Shorts Story

    Howard is thrown into a panic when Pearl wants to know why his underpants are missing. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 22 Episode 1: Getting Barry's Goat

    Compo's son Tom settles into his father's old house, but soon runs into trouble when he leaves something awkwardly personal in Barry's garage. Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Tom Owen star

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 21 (2000)

  • Season 21 Episode 10: I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

    Tom's niece disappears following his bid to launch her into showbiz stardom at a pub. Luckily, help is close at hand as Barry, Clegg and Truly begin a desperate search resulting in a surprising reward for finding her

  • Season 21 Episode 9: Waggoners Roll

    Tom reckons he can turn Babs into a musical star so Clegg and Truly offer to collect some music for him - only to discover the music is actually a large console organ. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Tom Owen

  • Season 21 Episode 8: Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

    Compo's son causes chaos when he embarks on a mission to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van. Peter Sallis and Tom Owen star in the long-running comedy set in Yorkshire

  • Season 21 Episode 7: From Here to Paternity

    As Clegg and Truly prepare to face life without Compo, a letter arrives addressed to their late friend from his son Tom. How will they tell him his father is dead? Long-running comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Tom Owen

  • Season 21 Episode 6: Just a Small Funeral

    Compo's funeral day arrives, and emotions run high as Clegg and Truly face the saddest moment of their lives. Elsewhere, others have problems deciding what to wear, and Howard suddenly finds himself torn between three demanding females. Long-running comedy starring Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 21 Episode 5: Surprise at Throstlenest

    As preparations get under way for Compo's funeral, Clegg is amazed to be given a letter written by the old rascal with strict instructions that it should only be opened in event of his death. Could there have been more to the scruffy pensioner than met the eye? Peter Sallis, Kathy Staff and Frank Thornton star

  • Season 21 Episode 4: Elegy for Fallen Wellies

    Tragedy strikes in the village when a sighting of Nora Batty's rather fetching new legwear proves too much for Compo, leaving the residents with a burning dilemma : who will take care of his ferrets? Moving instalment of the long-running comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 21 Episode 3: Magic and the Morris Minor

    The delinquent pensioners join Barry and Wesley to help rescue a couple whose car is bogged down in a remote field : but the woman surprises them by revealing she has mystic powers and declares Barry is the chosen one destined to marry her. Comedy, starring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton.

  • Season 21 Episode 2: Under the Rug

    Clegg knows he is in for a spot of bother when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery he does not want Pearl to know about. Long-running comedy set in Yorkshire, from the pen of Roy Clarke. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 21 Episode 1: Lipstick and Other Problems

    Barry comes to Marina's rescue after a nasty bike accident - only to spark rumours of marital disharmony. However, Truly is quick to suggest a remedy for the gossip with the help of borrowed lipstick. Comedy, with Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Mike Grady and Frank Thornton

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 20 (1999 - 2000)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 19 (1998)

  • Season 19 Episode 10: Support Your Local Skydiver

    On Truly's advice, Compo parades a more daring and glamorous image to impress Nora - and her reaction transports him to new heights. Rural comedy, starring Frank Thornton and Bill Owen

  • Season 19 Episode 9: From Audrey Nash to the Widow Dilhooley

    Lovestruck Truly learns his childhood sweetheart is to return from Australia - and eager to make a good impression, immediately sets about making sure the long-awaited expat receives an unforgettable welcome. Rural comedy, starring Frank Thornton and Bill Owen

  • Season 19 Episode 8: Nowhere Particular

    Howard secretly buys a van and asks Wesley to customise it for long journeys, but Compo insists on pushing the vehicle to its limits. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 19 Episode 7: Perfection - Thy Name is Ridley

    Nora starts a cleaning job at the home of a much-praised widower across the valley, leaving Compo writhing in jealousy - but what's the old codger going to do about it? Long-running comedy, starring Bill Owen and Peter Sallis

  • Season 19 Episode 6: The Only Diesel-Powered Saxophone in Captivity

    Compo and a friend compete in various tasks to see who's in better shape. Peter Sallis and Bill Owen star

  • Season 19 Episode 5: The Suit That Attracts Blondes

    Compo unwittingly bags a jumble sale bargain, an item which transforms him from a mucky old fogey into a heart-breaking macho man - with a little help from his friends. Comedy, starring Bill Owen and Kathy Staff

  • Season 19 Episode 4: Oh Howard, We Should Get One Of Those

    Compo wants to be the first to try Wesley's new invention - a bed on wheels. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 19 Episode 3: Truly and the Hole Truth

    Truly decides to put his extensive police training to good use by roping Compo and Clegg into his newly formed active rescue team, and finds there is only one thing stopping them becoming heroes - the lack of a casualty. Long-running comedy, starring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton

  • Season 19 Episode 2: Tarzan of the Towpath

    Nora gets her hands on Compo, with surprisingly therapeutic results, inspiring Truly and Clegg to lead him off the straight and narrow. Classic comedy, starring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Kathy Staff

  • Season 19 Episode 1: Beware of the Oglethorpe

    A friend's lack of interest in life prompts Compo, never one to shy away from danger, to volunteer to test Wesley's heavy-duty sucker and blower, which can only mean one thing - disaster. Roy Clarke's comedy, with Frank Thornton in his debut as newcomer Truly, with Bill Owen and Peter Sallis

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 18 (1997)

  • Season 18 Episode 11: There Goes the Groom

    Compo and Clegg go to a stag night, where they meet Herbert 'Truly' Truelove, an old school friend. Festive edition of the long-running comedy from 1997

  • Season 18 Episode 10: A Sidecar Named Desire

    Nora Batty chases after Compo for once - but only because she is hurtling toward him in a sidecar during a disaster-fraught trip to the countryside. Rural comedy, starring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Kathy Staff

  • Season 18 Episode 9: Destiny and Six Bananas

    A stranger tells the three reprobates he has seen a giant ape in the trees, and they immediately rush off to flush the creature out. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke. Peter Sallis stars

  • Season 18 Episode 8: Next Kiss Please

    Compo makes a bet that Norah will give him a kiss by sunset

  • Season 18 Episode 7: According to the Prophet Bickerdyke

    Compo, Clegg and Foggy learn the mysterious prophet Bickerdyke has foretold the end of the world - just as the rural calm is shattered by a series of explosions. Doomsday is just around the corner, or it could just be Wesley having car trouble. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Bill Owen and Brian Wilde

  • Season 18 Episode 6: Deviations with Davenport

    A man researching a guide book on cross-country walks foolishly accepts Foggy's offer of help, hoping the self-proclaimed survival expert's military training ensures their expedition runs like clockwork. Geriatric comedy, starring Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen

  • Season 18 Episode 5: How to Create a Monster

    Smiler decides to provide a service to society by becoming a lollipop man, but, unfortunately he does not start on good terms with the locals - a problem compounded by Foggy's decision to give him a crash course in aggression. Rural comedy, starring Stephen Lewis and Brian Wilde

  • Season 18 Episode 4: A Double for Howard

    Howard concocts a plan to allay Pearl's well-founded suspicions - he just needs to find someone as small as himself. Comedy, starring Bill Owen, Peter Sallis and Brian Wilde

  • Season 18 Episode 3: The Mysterious CW Northrop

    Ivy receives an anonymous love letter and spends all her time trying to work out who sent it, little realising Compo, Clegg and Foggy already know. However, she soon rules out everyone except Smiler - and promptly resolves to put him straight once and for all

  • Season 18 Episode 2: A Clean Sweep

    Foggy keeps the old tradition alive of having chimney sweeps at weddings. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis

  • Season 18 Episode 1: The Love Mobile

    Smiler comes face to face with the woman of his dreams and promptly sweeps her off her feet - onto the back of his tandem, and Barry resolves to throw caution to the wind and show his affection for Glenda. Roy Clarke's long-running comedy, starring Jean Alexander, Dame Thora Hird and Stephen Lewis alongside stalwarts Brian Wilde, Peter Sallis and Bill Owen

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 17 (1995 - 1996)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 16 (1995)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 15 (1993 - 1995)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 14 (1992)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 13 (1991)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 12 (1990)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 11 (1989)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 10 (1988)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 9 (1986 - 2004)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 8 (1985 - 1986)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 7 (1983)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 6 (1982 - 1992)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 5 (1979 - 1981)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 4 (1977 - 1978)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 3 (1976)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 2 (1975)

Last of the Summer Wine: Season 1 (1973)

Last of the Summer Wine: Special (2004)

  • Christmas Special: Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley
  • A Tale of Two Sweaters

    Festive special of the long-running comedy. Howard calls on Alvin, who's invited Clegg and Truly round for Christmas dinner. The perennial adulterer is wearing Marina's pullover in case she should happen to stop by - but is forced to make a lightning change when wife Pearl turns up instead. Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Brian Murphy and Robert Fyfe star

Last of the Summer Wine: Pilot (1973)

  • Of Funerals and Fish

    Pilot episode of Roy Clarke's long-running comedy. Two men steal Compo's TV and he retaliates by stealing Nora Batty's underwear from her washing line. Peter Sallis stars