Last of the Summer Wine: Series 11
The Last of the Summer Wines eleventh 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 11 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 10.
- 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 eleventh 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 11 Progress Shield
Come Back, Jack Harry Teesdale
Oct 15, 1989 · 30 min
Is Jack Harry's cumbersome caravan wrecking his marriage? Seymour seems to think so, so he drags in Compo and Clegg to lend a hand.
The Kiss And Mavis Poskitt
Oct 22, 1989 · 30 min
Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! Meanwhile, who is kissing who?
Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-Ice
Oct 29, 1989 · 30 min
The trio examines a haystack, resulting in their having to push it back to the top of a hill.
Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?
Nov 5, 1989 · 30 min
Compo is concerned when he sees Nora going out mysteriously and then sees her in the pub with another man.
Happy Anniversary Gough And Jessie
Nov 12, 1989 · 30 min
The overly domesticated Gough is a woeful sight to behold at his anniversary party, so the guys take him out for a bit of cavorting.
Getting Barry Higher In The World
Nov 19, 1989 · 30 min
No sooner than Seymour spots a kite does the trio end up building and attempting to fly their own gigantic version.
Three Men And A Mangle
Nov 26, 1989 · 30 min
Compo wants to help Nora Batty with a troublesome chore, but Seymour ends up taking over and fouling up the entire operation. Howard tests out a series of lame disguises.