Last of the Summer Wine 1973
“The BBC's longest running comedy series.”
What is Last of the Summer Wine?
Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom that originally aired from 1973 to 2010. Created and written by Roy Clarke, the show is set in the Yorkshire Dales and follows three elderly men who have never truly matured.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 269
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 4, 1973
- Last aired
- Aug 29, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom that originally aired from 1973 to 2010. Created and written by Roy Clarke, the show is set in the Yorkshire Dales and follows three elderly men who have never truly matured. Free from the burdens of work, marriage, or other adult responsibilities, the characters spend their days engaging in childish antics, speculating about townspeople, and embarking on adventures unusual for their age. The series premiered as a single episode in the BBC's Comedy Playhouse before launching its own run. It eventually became the longest-running comedy series in Britain and holds the record as the longest-running sitcom in the world. The show was produced and directed throughout its run by Alan J. W. Bell. Its enduring appeal lies in its gentle humor and portrayal of aging characters who maintain a sense of youthful curiosity and mischief.
Should you watch it?
“Three retired men navigate life and unconventional adventures in the scenic Yorkshire Dales.”
- longest running British comedy
- character-driven humor
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy classic British sitcoms focused on the antics of senior citizens.
The show is a lighthearted comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Of Funerals and Fish (pilot) Jan 4, 1973
- E2 Short Back And Palais Glide Nov 12, 1973
- E3 Inventor Of The 40-Foot Ferret Nov 19, 1973
- E4 Pâté And Chips Nov 26, 1973
- E5 Spring Fever Dec 3, 1973
- E6 The New Mobile Trio Dec 10, 1973
- E7 Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts Dec 17, 1973
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Forked Lightning Mar 5, 1975
- E2 Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then? Mar 12, 1975
- E3 The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire Mar 19, 1975
- E4 Some Enchanted Evening Mar 26, 1975
- E5 A Quiet Drink Apr 2, 1975
- E6 Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe Apr 9, 1975
- E7 Northern Flying Circus Apr 16, 1975
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Man From Oswestry Oct 27, 1976
- E2 Mending Stuart's Leg Nov 6, 1976
- E3 The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper Nov 10, 1976
- E4 Cheering Up Gordon Nov 17, 1976
- E5 The Kink In Foggy's Niblick Nov 24, 1976
- E6 Going To Gordon's Wedding Dec 1, 1976
- E7 Isometrics And After Dec 8, 1976
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Ferret Come Home Nov 9, 1977
- E2 Getting On Sydney's Wire Nov 16, 1977
- E3 Jubilee Nov 23, 1977
- E4 Flower Power Cut Nov 30, 1977
- E5 Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then? Dec 7, 1977
- E6 Greenfingers Dec 14, 1977
- E7 A Merry Heatwave Jan 1, 1978
- E8 The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent Jan 4, 1978
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 Full Steam Behind Sep 18, 1979
- E2 The Flag And Its Snag Sep 25, 1979
- E3 The Flag And Further Snags Oct 2, 1979
- E4 Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire Oct 9, 1979
- E5 Earnshaw Strikes Again Oct 16, 1979
- E6 Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder Oct 23, 1979
- E7 Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder Oct 30, 1979
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
Three senior citizens without professional or family responsibilities spend their time exploring and speculating about their community.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the Yorkshire Dales.
How long did the show run?
The show ran for 295 episodes between 1973 and 2010.
How did the series begin?
It premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973.
Is the show notable for its longevity?
Yes, it is the longest running comedy produced in Britain and the longest running sitcom in the world.