Favourite Last of the Summer Wine Episodes
My handpicked selection of favourite summer wine episodes, spanning all 31 seasons. Added to and edited intermittently.
Currently the top 3 are in order of my preference. The rest are just in the order I've added them. (Generally in Season order).
Currently the top 3 are in order of my preference. The rest are just in the order I've added them. (Generally in Season order).
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- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsPeter SallisFrank ThorntonKathy StaffNora Batty finally decides to give Compo a taste of what he's been asking for and it sends him to the hospital. Clegg, Nora, and friends need to deal with the loss of their friend.R.I.P William "Bill" Owen
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeFoggy and Norman think that Compo has lost his mind because he sees a floating fat lady. Glenda tries to convince her mother, Edie, to get new glasses.Giant Inflatable Fat Lady!
- DirectorSydney LotterbyStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeAfter stumbling across a health farm on a day out, the trio decide there's money to be made in selling junk food to the residents.Fatty Boot Camp = Profit!
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsPeter SallisFrank ThorntonDora BryanBarry becomes obsessed with his depression. Wesley invents a go anywhere hot drink dispenser which causes havoc at the church jumble sale and on the golf course.
- 1973–201029mTV-148.3 (73)TV EpisodeDirectorBernard ThompsonStarsMichael BatesBill OwenPeter SallisThinking they have too much free time on their hands, the trio decides to find an occupation. They come across a dodgy, bankrupted dealer who persuades them to sell his new product, with disastrous results, particularly for Blamire.
- 1973–201029mTV-148.4 (84)TV EpisodeDirectorRay ButtStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeThe trio decide to take a holiday near the seaside with Sid and Ivy in tow. The three share a room and find some unexpected friends in the hostel where they stay as well.
- DirectorSydney LotterbyStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeNorman Clegg is looking for a new source of fresh vegetables.
- DirectorSydney LotterbyStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeFoggy takes Cleggy and Compo to see a refurbished steam train, but can they catch it in time?
- DirectorSydney LotterbyStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeCompo, Foggy and Norman are bored and cheerless. Wally Batty is making hammering noises in the basement. Norman and Compo are distressed that Foggy poo-poos Yorkshire superstitions.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeWith Christmas approaching, the trio decide to invite long-lost friends from the town for a drink at the pub on Christmas Eve.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeThe trio agree to help Wesley bring his prize discovery, a Loxley Lozenge, back to his workshop. However, towing it home isn't easy and isn't helped by Clegg's phobia of driving.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsThora HirdJoe GladwinKathy StaffWesley & Edie's daughter Glenda is getting married, and Clegg and Compo make a new friend in Edie's brother Seymour. Foggy has left to take over an egg decorating business he inherited.
- 1973–2010TV-148.1 (48)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisCompo accidentally discards his long treasured "gift" from Nora Batty. Seymour demonstrates his new home security device.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisWally's war-buddy and fellow pigeon racer Eli makes an appearance, and clears the pub; Compo pretends to be Wally so Nora won't be upset that he stopped to chat with Eli; Seymour sets Edie up with his own version of a garbage-disposal.
- 1973–201031mTV-148.3 (50)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisThe village pedestrians and motorists are in peril as Seymour's sister Edie tries to learn to drive after having failed several driver tests.
- 1973–20101h 19mTV-PG7.9 (61)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsRay McAnallyMichael AldridgeBill OwenCompo, Clegg and Seymour happen upon a somewhat wiley tramp, who persuades them to help him rescue his childhood donkey (from better days), from a field. In fact the tramp wants to fix the 'donkey derby' at the local garden fete.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisWesley tries to fix Edie's convertible. Compo is searching for relief from a skin condition.
- 1973–201029mTV-148.4 (47)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisCompo is given a very nice, but ill-fitting suit to attend the funeral of the suit's former occupant. On the way to the visitation, Compo searches for, and finds, his stray ferret.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisSeymour, Compo and Norman dressed as Father Christmas go door to door collecting for church charity, but no one is interested. A fourth Father Christmas is acting suspiciously and runs away when ever seen by the trio. Edie is scandalized that Glenda wants a water bed. Auntie Wainwright is terrified that her shop is going to be burgled Christmas eve.
- 1973–201029mTV-147.7 (45)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisMrs. Teesdale hates coming home from Holiday. Seymour, Norman and Compo attempt to help the Teesdales with their problem. The ladies coffee group take Pearl to Sunday service, then they discuss Howard and men. Howard and Marina meet in a bus lay-by.
- 1973–201029mTV-148.2 (44)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisSeymour, Compo and Norman accidentally dislodge a large round hay bale and attempt to move it back into place with the help of Barry and Wesley.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisNora Batty wants Compo, Norman and Seymour to take her mother's old mangle (wringer) to Sammy Peters. Howard attempts to become a master of disguise.
- DirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsMichael AldridgeBill OwenPeter SallisSeymour leaves for a new teaching job and Foggy Dewhurst makes his return, he can't find Compo or Clegg but the little village soon learns he's back- and the ladies coffee group decide trouble comes in threes.
- 1973–201029mTV-148.3 (47)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeA carnival has come to town but the main attraction, Captain Zero, has broken down along the side of the road - good thing Foogy and friends are there to... help?
- 1973–2010TV-148.6 (47)TV EpisodeDirectorAlan J.W. BellStarsBill OwenPeter SallisBrian WildeCompo goes on a televised talent show to impress Nora Batty