Last of the Summer Wine (1973) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Last of the Summer Wine online in HD.
Last of the Summer Wine — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Roy Clarke
- Starring: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman, Jean Fergusson, Robert Fyfe, Juliette Kaplan, Sarah Thomas, Jean Alexander
Last of the Summer Wine — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1973-01-04 |
| Seasons | 31 |
| Episodes | 269 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (41 votes) |
Last of the Summer Wine — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Of Funerals and Fish (pilot) (1973-01-04) — Norman Clegg visits his late wife's grave on the anniversary of her death, then he reunites with his friends Compo Simmonite and Cyril Blamire and the trio wonders through town tal
- E2: Short Back And Palais Glide (1973-11-12) — The trio pays a visit to the barbers where they talk about the war, marriage, local women, and the frequent rows that exist between couples. Then they go to the cafe, where the fir
- E3: Inventor Of The 40-Foot Ferret (1973-11-19) — Clegg and Blamire try to convince Compo to step inside a church. Then they talk about the existence of God, miracles and the possibility of an afterlife.
- E4: Pâté And Chips (1973-11-26) — The trio visits a stately home, but naturally have some problems with Compo's messy ways.
- E5: Spring Fever (1973-12-03) — Spring's coming and Compo is once again suffering from spring fever, so he sets off to find the perfect companionship for him. He ends up hiring a female housekeeper, in search of
- E6: The New Mobile Trio (1973-12-10) — Thinking they need a faster way to travel through the hills, Clegg convinces the others to buy a car. They end up with an old piece of metal that proves to be more trouble than it'
- E7: Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts (1973-12-17) — With a new camera in hands, the trio spends the day trying to find interesting things to photograph.
Series 2
- E1: Forked Lightning (1975-03-05) — After Clegg suffers a little incident with his bicycle it's up to the trio to find someone to mend it.
- E2: Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then? (1975-03-12) — Gloria, a friend of Nora Batty is emigrating to Australia. It's up to the trio to find a piano for her surprise farewell party.
- E3: The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire (1975-03-19) — Thinking they have too much free time on their hands, the trio decides to find some kind of occupation. They come across a dodgy bankrupt dealer who persuades them to sell his new
- E4: Some Enchanted Evening (1975-03-26) — When Wally Batty threatens to leave home, Compo sees it as a perfect opportunity to move in with Nora Batty, so he does everything possible to impress her, like cleaning his home a
- E5: A Quiet Drink (1975-04-02) — The trio tries to persuade a tight-fisted man to buy a round of drinks, for which they concoct a very peculiar plan.
- E6: Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe (1975-04-09) — The trio comes across a canoe, and it seems it's time for a little expedition up the river. Of course, with Blamire in charge they are soon likely to get wet.
- E7: Northern Flying Circus (1975-04-16) — Compo takes up motorcycling, much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg.
Series 3
- E1: The Man From Oswestry (1976-10-27) — Compo is bored. Since Cyril Blamire left for Oswestry, to live with a woman, things have been a bit too calm for him in town. But soon, Clegg brings the solution to all their bored
- E2: Mending Stuart's Leg (1976-11-06) — Mr Wainwright is back in town, and quickly throws the trio out of the library. The trio goes back to the cafe, where Ivy is having the usual battle of wits with Sid. There they mee
- E3: The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper (1976-11-10) — The trio takes takes a little holiday in Scarborough, but what's the deal with Compo's cardboard box?
- E4: Cheering Up Gordon (1976-11-17) — When the trio notices Compo's nephew Gordon is depressed, they come up with various ways of cheering him up.
- E5: The Kink In Foggy's Niblick (1976-11-24) — When Foggy discovers his old golf clubs in the attic of his home, he takes Compo, Clegg and Sid for a little practice of "the noble sport".
- E6: Going To Gordon's Wedding (1976-12-01) — It's Gordon's wedding day and, as always, problems are near. this time they appear with a face and a name: Big Malcolm. As always it's up to the trio to see that the wedding ends p
- E7: Isometrics And After (1976-12-08) — Foggy decides Compo and Clegg are not as fit as they should be. The path back to physical fitness is isometrics-or is it? Maybe… not.
Series 4
- E1: Ferret Come Home (1977-11-09) — When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.
- E2: Getting On Sydney's Wire (1977-11-16) — Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.
- E3: Jubilee (1977-11-23) — Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.
- E4: Flower Power Cut (1977-11-30) — Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe…
- E5: Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then? (1977-12-07) — Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.
- E6: Greenfingers (1977-12-14) — The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" – where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?
- E7: A Merry Heatwave (1978-01-01) — Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.
- E8: The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent (1978-01-04) — When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.
Series 5
- E1: Full Steam Behind (1979-09-18) — Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
- E2: The Flag And Its Snag (1979-09-25) — 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.
- E3: The Flag And Further Snags (1979-10-02) — Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. His dream is achieved.
- E4: Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire (1979-10-09) — When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods, their wives wonder what they're up to.
- E5: Earnshaw Strikes Again (1979-10-16) — Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts – Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts.
- E6: Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder (1979-10-23) — Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.
- E7: Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder (1979-10-30) — Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.
Series 6
- E1: In The Service Of Humanity (1982-01-04) — After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business, all in the service of humanity, of course.
- E2: Car And Garter (1982-01-11) — Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. Will Wesley's old banger ever start?
- E3: The Odd Dog Men (1982-01-18) — 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.
- E4: A Bicycle Made For Three (1982-01-25) — Foggy convinces his companions to design a bicycle that fits each of their personalities.
- E5: One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man (1982-02-01) — Compo wants to take a photo. Problem is… he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom.
- E6: Serenade For Tight Jeans And Metal Detector (1982-02-08) — When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.
- E7: From Wellies To Wetsuit (1982-02-15) — Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water skiing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Last of the Summer Wine have? 31 season(s) with 269 episodes.
Who created Last of the Summer Wine? Roy Clarke.
Where can I watch Last of the Summer Wine? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.