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Last of the Summer Wine
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.
- Created by:
- Roy Clarke
- Cast:
- Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman, Jean Fergusson
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 9
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
1987-01-04 · 30mClegg 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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E02
Episode 2
The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
1987-01-11 · 30mA rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.
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E03
Episode 3
Dried Dates And Codfanglers
1987-01-18 · 30mWhy has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?
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E04
Episode 4
★ 10.0The Really Masculine Purse
1987-01-25 · 30mAfter Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.
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E05
Episode 5
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
1987-02-01 · 30mWill Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.
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E06
Episode 6
The Ice-cream Man Cometh
1987-02-08 · 30mRemember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.
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E07
Episode 7
Set The People Free
1987-02-15 · 30mThe trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.
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E08
Episode 8
Go With The Flow
1987-02-22 · 30mIt'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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E09
Episode 9
Jaws
1987-03-01 · 30mSeymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.
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E10
Episode 10
Edie And The Automobile
1987-03-08 · 30mEdie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.
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E11
Episode 11
Wind Power
1987-03-15 · 30mHow can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.
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E12
Episode 12
When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
1987-03-22 · 30mOld chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.
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Peter Sallis
Clegg
Frank Thornton
Truly
Jane Freeman
Ivy
Jean Fergusson
Marina
Robert Fyfe
Howard
Juliette Kaplan
Pearl
Sarah Thomas
Glenda
Jean Alexander
Auntie Wainwright
Mike Grady
Barry
Brian Murphy
Alvin
