Roy Clarke
Director
Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
Season 23
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.
Released Jan. 4, 1973
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S23E1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane
When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.
Jan. 6, 2002, midnight
S23E2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle
When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...
Jan. 13, 2002, midnight
S23E3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud
Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's men. Howard, meanwhile, is concerned that Pearl doesn't love him any more - she only gave him one fried tomato for breakfast!
Jan. 20, 2002, midnight
S23E4 - The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a "picnic accessory" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.
Jan. 27, 2002, midnight
S23E5 - Beware Of The Hot Dog
Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.
Feb. 3, 2002, midnight
S23E6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position
An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...
Feb. 10, 2002, midnight
S23E7 - A Chaise Longue Too Far
One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...
Feb. 17, 2002, midnight
S23E8 - Exercising Father's Bicycle
Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...
Feb. 24, 2002, midnight
S23E9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley
When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares for Wesley and Auntie Wainwright...
March 3, 2002, midnight
S23E10 - It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp
When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...
March 10, 2002, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 8070 min.
Released: Jan. 4, 1973
Last Air Date: Aug. 29, 2010, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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