Last of the Summer Wine: Series 13
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
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.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.