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Last of the Summer Wine: Series 13

6 episodes Premiered Oct 18, 1991 Updated Sep 27, 2026

The Last of the Summer Wines thirteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. Notably, this series of the show was shot entirely on videotape. Prior to this, the show had used videotape for studio scenes and film for location footage. From the following series until 2004, when the it started being shot digitally in High-Definition, the show

Previously on Last of the Summer Wine

Season 13 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 12.
  • ⚡ 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 thirteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

Notably, this series of the show was shot entirely on videotape. Prior to this, the show had used videotape for studio scenes and film for location footage. From the following series until 2004, when the it started being shot digitally in High-Definition, the show moved to being shot entirely on film, although the laughter track is still included, respectively.

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Season 13 Episodes

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Season 13: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S13·E1 Mytharc

Quick, Quick, Slow

Oct 18, 1991 · 30 min

Compo is depressed because Nora has a lodger. Foggy has an unusual way of curing his malaise-dancing!

S13·E2 Core

Give Us A Lift

Oct 25, 1991 · 30 min

Foggy's idea is the ultimate in chairlifts to get people to the top of the hills without any effort.

S13·E3 Core

Was That Nora Batty Singing?

Nov 1, 1991 · 30 min

Compo can't get over his suspicion of Nora's new lodger, Smiler. When he thinks he hears Nora singing a happy tune, he nearly goes to pieces. The trio tracks them around town, with

S13·E4 Core

Cash Flow Problems

Nov 8, 1991 · 30 min

Compo needs money, so he tries to collect on a fifty-year-old debt from a school chum.

S13·E5 Mytharc

Passing The Earring

Nov 15, 1991 · 30 min

Howard needs Clegg's help to get an earring belonging to Marina out of the house without Pearl knowing.

S13·E6 Mytharc

Pole Star

Nov 29, 1991 · 30 min

Foggy gets Compo to take up pole vaulting so he can reach Nora's clothes post and impress her with his athletic prowess.

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