Roy Clarke
Director
Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
Season 24
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
S24E1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature
Alvin the Birdman crashes from the skies into the lives of Truly, Clegg and Billy. He thinks he has landed in France, and has thus broken the long-distance hang-gliding record. After breaking the news about the failure of his flight, the wily trio desperately try to find something that he can be first at. Rumours of a mystery cat creature lurking in the nearby woods gives them the perfect opportunity. Can Alvin turn stalker to identify the beast?
Jan. 5, 2003, midnight
S24E2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction
Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.
Jan. 12, 2003, midnight
S24E3 - A Pick-Up Of The Later Ming Dynasty
After helping Entwistle to repair his broken-down truck, Truly, Clegg and Billy find their skills are in demand again - to help Tom and Smiler find the source of a squeak on their handcart.
Jan. 19, 2003, midnight
S24E4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg
In order to avoid any fuss, Clegg spends his birthday having a quiet meal in a nice small hotel - but as usual things don't work out as he might want them to...
Jan. 26, 2003, midnight
S24E5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses The Gulf Stream
When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...
Feb. 2, 2003, midnight
S24E6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell
Old Goff Helliwell is due to die soon, so Clegg, Truly and the others look for something that will give him a reason to carry on...
Feb. 9, 2003, midnight
S24E7 - The Frenchies Are Coming
Barry is looking for another hobby besides golf, and Billy decides to interest him in archery...
Feb. 23, 2003, midnight
S24E8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff
Howard gets a present from Marina - a lifesize fake gorilla. The question is how to get it home?
March 2, 2003, midnight
S24E9 - 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.
March 9, 2003, midnight
S24E10 - All Of A Florrie
Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions.
March 16, 2003, 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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