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Last of the Summer Wine(TV show/series, 1973-2010)

30min per episode | Genre: Comedy

Scripted Reality in 31 seasons with 269 episodes

Last of the Summer WineRating: 3.6/5 (with 17 votes)
Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom set in Yorkshire created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. It premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973, and the first series of episodes followed on 12 November 1973. Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show from late 1981 to 2010. The BBC confirmed on 2 June 2010 that Last of the Summer Wine would no longer be produced and the 31st series would be its last. Subsequently, the final episode was broadcast on 29 August 2010. Since its original release, all 295 episodes, comprising thirty-one series—including the pilot and all films and specials—have been released on DVD. Repeats of the show are broadcast in the UK on BBC One (until 18 July 2010 when the 31st and final series started on 25 July of that year), Gold, Yesterday, and Drama. It is also seen in more than 25 countries, including various PBS stations in the United States and on VisionTV in Canada. With the exception of programmes 'rebooted' after long hiatuses, Last of the Summer Wine is the longest-running TV comedy programme in Britain and the longest-running TV sitcom in the world. Last of the Summer Wine w... ()
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About 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. 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.

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Last of the Summer Wine Seasons and Episodes

07/25/2010Season 31 - 6 episodes
Last of the Summer Wine's 31st and final series was aired in 2010, beginning on 25 July. All six episodes in series 31 were 30 minutes in length. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The series was the first in 19 years to be only six episodes long, due in part to the BBC axing the show and then recommissioning it. Actress Juliette Kaplan (Pearl) wrote on her website that the series was a result of fan response to rumours of the show's axing in December 2008, whilst director Alan J. W. Bell also credited the series to fan reaction. The series continued with the same trio from series 30, with Russ Abbot (Hobbo), Burt Kwouk (Entwistle), and Brian Murphy (Alvin). Peter Sallis (Clegg) and Frank Thornton (Truly), who were previously central characters, remained, but were now secondary characters, only taping studio scenes owing to the cost of insurance for actors of their advanced age on location. Jane Freeman (Ivy) also filmed only in-studio scenes. On 2 June 2010, the BBC announced that the 31st series would be the last, despite the show still having a loyal fan base. To commemorate the show's final appearance, the BBC broadcast Songs of Praise from Holmfirth, and a special edition of Countryfile about Holmfirth and the surrounding area ... ()
#1 | 07/25/2010Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard
Hobbo and his friends attempt to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. Glenda decides to try and help Morton find a woman. Howard goes into the library to let Marina know that there is a problem with their bike ride that afternoon.
#2 | 08/01/2010Happy Camping
Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime. And PC Walsh informs PC Cooper that the sergeant is on their back - he's complaining about the amount of crumbs they're leaving in the car.
#3 | 08/08/2010The Rights of Man (Except For Howard)
Howard is missing home, and Hobbo concocts various schemes to have Pearl take Howard back. Meanwhile, Barry is missing his hearty meals and Toby and Morton lament being divorced.
#4 | 08/15/2010Howard and the Great Outdoors
Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent. Howard lies on an ants nest and suddenly jumps to life, along with Marina and Hobbo. Pearl sees all and is not impressed.
#5 | 08/22/2010Look Whose Wheel's Come Off
Wondering if Pearl still loves him, Howard asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him - only to become even more despondent when he sees his wife deliver a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Glenda sends Barry off to paint a landscape, hoping the activity will take his mind off his hunger - but fish and chips is the only thing on his mind.
#6 | 08/29/2010How Not to Cry at Weddings
In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.
04/19/2009Season 30 - 10 episodes
06/22/2008Season 29 - 11 episodes
07/15/2007Season 28 - 10 episodes
03/05/2006Season 27 - 9 episodes
03/13/2005Season 26 - 10 episodes
02/08/2004Season 25 - 10 episodes
01/05/2003Season 24 - 10 episodes
01/06/2002Season 23 - 10 episodes
04/01/2001Season 22 - 10 episodes
04/02/2000Season 21 - 10 episodes
04/18/1999Season 20 - 10 episodes
01/04/1998Season 19 - 10 episodes
04/20/1997Season 18 - 10 episodes
09/03/1995Season 17 - 10 episodes
01/08/1995Season 16 - 8 episodes
10/24/1993Season 15 - 9 episodes
10/25/1992Season 14 - 10 episodes
10/18/1991Season 13 - 6 episodes
09/02/1990Season 12 - 10 episodes
10/15/1989Season 11 - 7 episodes
10/16/1988Season 10 - 6 episodes
01/04/1987Season 9 - 12 episodes
03/10/1985Season 8 - 6 episodes
01/30/1983Season 7 - 6 episodes
01/04/1982Season 6 - 7 episodes
09/18/1979Season 5 - 7 episodes
11/09/1977Season 4 - 8 episodes
10/27/1976Season 3 - 7 episodes
03/05/1975Season 2 - 7 episodes
01/04/1973Season 1 - 7 episodes
12/26/1978Specials - 28 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: United Kingdom (UK)
Plays in: Yorkshire
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 4 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 01/04/1973
Last episode released on: 08/29/2010

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:1947, Added: 05/11/2018, Last updated: 03/24/2024