Last of the Summer Wine: Series 10
The Last of the Summer Wines tenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. [NOTE: Boxed set by 'Playback' omits season 10. In their dual season 9+10 set they only provide season 9. Instead they rename it season 11 in the next boxed set - shifting season numbers along by 1].
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Last of the Summer Wine Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The Last of the Summer Wines tenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. [NOTE: Boxed set by 'Playback' omits season 10. In their dual season 9+10 set they only provide season 9. Instead they rename it season 11 in the next boxed set - shifting season numbers along by 1].
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
The Experiment
Oct 16, 1988 · 30 min
Compo wonders why all the blood rushes to his head when he's turned upside down. Seymour sets out to discover why.
The Treasure Of The Deep
Oct 23, 1988 · 30 min
Is the piece of silver fished out of the canal really a thief's haul? Is there more where it came from?
Dancing Feet
Oct 30, 1988 · 30 min
Compo's feet hurt - but why go to visit "The Witch" for a cure?
That Certain Smile
Nov 6, 1988 · 30 min
A visit by a much-loved pet seems the only way to bring a smile to Clem's face during a spell in hospital.
Downhill Racer
Nov 13, 1988 · 30 min
Seymour tries to prove that skiing is more than just a winter sport for the rich.