Last of the Summer Wine Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1973 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Last of the Summer Wine
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Last of the Summer Wine have?
Last of the Summer Wine has 31 seasons and 269 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 4, 1973 to August 29, 2010.
Is Last of the Summer Wine renewed, ended, or canceled?
Last of the Summer Wine has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Last of the Summer Wine?
It takes 18h 0m (1080 minutes) to watch the complete run of Last of the Summer Wine. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 9 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 18-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 9 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Last of the Summer Wine?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("Short Back And Palais Glide"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Last of the Summer Wine?
Last of the Summer Wine is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Last of the Summer Wine?
Last of the Summer Wine has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Last of the Summer Wine?
The primary ensemble cast includes Peter Sallis as Clegg (age 96 (deceased)), Jane Freeman as Ivy (age 91), Kathy Staff as Nora Batty (age 98), Jean Fergusson as Marina (age 81).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Sallis | Clegg | 96 (deceased) |
| Jane Freeman | Ivy | 91 |
| Kathy Staff | Nora Batty | 98 |
| Jean Fergusson | Marina | 81 |
| Robert Fyfe | Howard | 95 |
| Juliette Kaplan | Pearl | 86 |
| Sarah Thomas | Glenda | 74 |
| Mike Grady | Barry | 80 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Last of the Summer Wine are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.