Last of the Summer Wine

2003-01-05

2004-02-08

2005-03-13

S26 E01 · 2005-03-13 · 30 min

The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Lennie from the pickle factory, who has visions of sailing the canals in a swan boat, unwisely allows Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy to help him on his way. But a passing narrowboat puts paid to his dream.

S26 E02 · 2005-03-20 · 30 min

Watching the Clock

Clegg climbs an old tree to prove that the town clock from a nearby village can be seen from its height. scared of heights, Truly, Alvin, Billy and Howard have to get him down.

S26 E03 · 2005-03-27 · 30 min

Has Anyone Seen a Peruvian Wart?

Nora Batty finds herself the target of a notorious womaniser after she garners his attention with her baked goods.

S26 E04 · 2005-04-10 · 30 min

Hermione (The Short Course)

Smiler is more miserable than usual. He's pining for Hermione, a woman he met the night before.

S26 E05 · 2005-04-17 · 30 min

Who's That Mouse in the Poetry Group?

Smiler pretends to be an intellectual in an attempt to enchant Marina. Howard, a simple thinker, wants to keep an eye on them at the poetry group without being seen so, foolishly, he goes along with Truly's idea.

S26 E06 · 2005-04-24 · 30 min

Available for Weddings

After Clegg ends up with his foot in a plaster and an arm in a sling after a bike trip with Billy & Alvin, Truly and the Boys try to invent a bike that also an ATV. Barry gets bit by the camping bug.

S26 E07 · 2005-05-01 · 30 min

The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street

Smiler regrets never having taken up the offer from Mavis McDonagh to look her up sometime. Truly, Alvin and Billy go on the trail to track her down. With the help Nora and Ivy, they find out that the woman had lived in Jamieson Street, now renamed Pepworth Street. So they go knocking on doors.

S26 E08 · 2005-05-08 · 30 min

The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager

Clegg is trying to remember the name of a particularly obnoxious superior of his, from his days working in the Co-op.

S26 E09 · 2005-05-15 · 30 min

Lot Number 8

Overcome by the smell of a real bargain, Auntie Wainwright has made a successful bid at the auction rooms.

S26 E10 · 2005-05-29 · 30 min

Little Orphan Howard

Truly leads the enquiries into the whereabouts of a Co-op Manager who was a tyrant when Clegg worked there.

2006-03-05

S27 E01 · 2006-03-05 · 30 min

Follow that Bottle

Glenda decides that Barry would suit a hat, Smiler finds a suit of armour in the shop storeroom, Cleggs cousin turns up and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle follow a bottle with a message in it. Marina and Miss Davenport compare notes on their love lives. Nelly joins the ladies for coffee at the cafe.

S27 E02 · 2006-03-12 · 30 min

How to Remove a Cousin

Clegg's overbearing cousin Aubrey comes to stay, he challenges Alvin and Billy to a bike riding competition. Auntie Wainwright employs Smiler and Tom as shop dummies. Nora Batty goes blonde.

S27 E03 · 2006-03-19 · 30 min

Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife Crisis?

Howard is on 24-hr "lock down" by Pearl, so his friends accept the challenge to help him escape. Barry thinks he's missing out on something because he feels contented with his life; Entwistle has too much fun with his dog.

S27 E04 · 2006-03-26 · 30 min

The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi

Billy takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the green wood for a barby. Pearl chains Howard to the house and Miss Davenport tries to get the ladies to discuss romantic novels.

S27 E05 · 2006-04-02 · 30 min

Barry in Danger from Reading and Aunt Jessie

Miss Davenport teases Barry making him think she has the hots for him. Alvin is seen by Nora with a tall, mysterious blonde.

S27 E06 · 2006-04-09 · 30 min

Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?

Billy gets a new merry man to join his band..unfortunately it's a merry woman!..Howard wants people to think he is having flying lessons, so Auntie Wainwright kits him out in the right gear..circa 1925!

S27 E07 · 2006-04-16 · 30 min

Who's That Talking To Lenny?

Clegg, Truly and Billy meet up again with Lenny, the former Swan Man of Ilkley, he has heard voices from above so the lads help him in his quest to be a prophet. The two policemen see a mysterious leg, they follow it and it belongs to Howard. Miss Davenport continues her teasing of Barry.

S27 E08 · 2006-04-23 · 30 min

Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

Howard gets to look after a friend's dog for the day. Glenda and Barry get dressed up as Cleopatra and an Egyptian Mummy to go to a fancy dress party. Auntie Wainwright upgrades Tom and Smilers transport..to a tandem!

S27 E09 · 2006-04-30 · 30 min

Plenty of Room in the Back

Auntie Wainwright supplies Tom and Smiler with new transport.....but is it suitable?

2007-07-15

S28 E01 · 2007-07-15 · 30 min

The Second Stag Night of Doggy Wilkinson

An old friend, Doggy, is almost 80 and getting married again - so The Boys take him out for his bachelors party complete with arranged special lady ... But what starts out as a boring dry affair soon gets pronounced as "better than my first stag" by the groom.

S28 E02 · 2007-07-29 · 30 min

What Happened to the Horse?

What starts out as a good joke on Howard gets a life of its own when Truly invents a ghost story that involves a local wooden area.

S28 E03 · 2007-08-05 · 30 min

Variations on a Theme of Road Rage

Howard feels he has out grown the bicycle so he purchases a car from a woman who says it reminds her too much of her late-husband.

S28 E04 · 2007-08-12 · 30 min

In Which Howard gets Double Booked

Howard decides it's time to take Pearl out for a dinner to the "Fox and Duck" - so Pearl invites Nelly to come with, and Truly invites Marina to go with, now if only Howard knew about it.

S28 E05 · 2007-08-19 · 30 min

Will The Nearest Alien Please Come In

Science-fiction addict Kevin believes aliens from outer space may have landed. Truly, Clegg and Alvin help to convince him he is right.

S28 E06 · 2007-08-26 · 30 min

Elegy for Small Creature and Clandestine Trackbike

Howard has purchased a track bike and is desperate to hide it from Pearl.

S28 E07 · 2007-09-02 · 30 min

The Crowcroft Challenge

Alvin and Truly tie one on in a bar and Alvin volunteers to complete the Crowcroft Challenge - a task that has never been completed. Howard volunteers when he realizes that he might be able to get together with Marina during the Challenge.

S28 E08 · 2007-09-09 · 30 min

Must Be Good Dancer

Tom decides that Smiler should answer an ad looking for a dance partner so Truly and gang decide to turn him into "Fred Astaire"; Barry has Glenda help him find the mysterious squeak in his car.

S28 E09 · 2007-09-16 · 30 min

In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

Pearl, Miss Davenport, Nora Batty, Nelly, Ivy, and Glenda have entered a baking contest. Howard runs into an old flame while out with Truly, so he takes it upon himself to help the two get back together.

S28 E10 · 2007-09-23 · 30 min

Sinclair And The Wormley Witches

While standing on a hillside admiring the view, Alvin, Truly, and Entwistle get stoned by a stranger. Smiler does some witchcraft. Pearl & Nelly track Howard.

2008-06-22 · The Last of the Summer Wine's twenty-ninth series aired on BBC One from 22 June to 31 August 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

S29 E01 · 2008-06-22 · 30 min

Enter the Finger

Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.

S29 E02 · 2008-06-29 · 30 min

Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.

S29 E03 · 2008-07-06 · 30 min

A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.

S29 E04 · 2008-07-13 · 30 min

Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.

S29 E05 · 2008-07-20 · 30 min

All That Glitters is Not Elvis

After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.

S29 E06 · 2008-07-27 · 30 min

Eva's Back in Town

Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.

S29 E07 · 2008-08-03 · 30 min

In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.

S29 E08 · 2008-08-10 · 30 min

The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.

S29 E09 · 2008-08-17 · 30 min

Of Passion and Pizza

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.

S29 E10 · 2008-08-24 · 30 min

It's Never Ten Years

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

S29 E11 · 2008-08-31 · 30 min

Get Out Of That Then

Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.

2009-04-19 · Last of the Summer Wine's thirtieth series originally aired 19 April 2009. All eleven episodes in series thirty were thirty minutes in length. A New Years Special aired on 31 December 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. This series is notable for forming a new trio composed of Alvin, Entwistle and Hobbo, who was introduced in the New Years Special. Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton are now demoted to secondary characters, filmed only in studio scenes due to the cost of insurance for the actors at their age on location.

S30 E01 · 2009-04-19 · 30 min

Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch

Hobbo tries to find a friend for Morton and Barry is depressed when Toby moves next door.

S30 E02 · 2009-04-26 · 30 min

The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

S30 E03 · 2009-05-03 · 30 min

Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single Handed?

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.

S30 E04 · 2009-05-10 · 30 min

Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?

Hobbo is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of diguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections.

S30 E05 · 2009-05-17 · 30 min

Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later.

S30 E06 · 2009-05-24 · 30 min

Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

S30 E07 · 2009-05-31 · 30 min

Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river.

S30 E08 · 2009-06-07 · 30 min

In Which Romance Springs a Leak

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

S30 E09 · 2009-06-14 · 30 min

Variations on a Theme of Father's Day

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

S30 E10 · 2009-06-21 · 30 min

Goodnight Sweet Ferret

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.

2010-07-25

S31 E01 · 2010-07-25 · 30 min

Behind 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.

S31 E02 · 2010-08-01 · 30 min

Happy 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.

S31 E03 · 2010-08-08 · 30 min

The 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.

S31 E04 · 2010-08-15 · 30 min

Howard 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.

S31 E05 · 2010-08-22 · 30 min

Look 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.

S31 E06 · 2010-08-29 · 30 min

How 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.