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Last of the Summer Wine: Series 15

9 episodes Premiered Oct 24, 1993 Updated Sep 27, 2026

The Last of the Summer Wines fifteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

Previously on Last of the Summer Wine

Season 15 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 14.
  • ⚡ 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 fifteenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

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Season 15 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 15: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S15·E1 Mytharc

How To Clear Your Pipes

Oct 24, 1993 · 30 min

Now Foggy's on about Compo and Clegg being out of shape again, and he ends up putting them through an exhaustive training course that leaves them trapped inside sewer pipes. Howard

S15·E2 Core

Where There's Smoke, There's Barbeque

Oct 31, 1993 · 30 min

The trio gets a gas grill from Auntie Wainwright, but its alarming potency brings an explosive touch to their barbeque. Howard is busy making improvements on his love-nest. Will it

S15·E3 Core

The Black Widow

Nov 7, 1993 · 30 min

Too much home brew at a funeral tea leaves Compo and Foggy having to rescue Clegg from the arms of an amorous widow.

S15·E4 Core

Have You Got A Light Mate?

Nov 14, 1993 · 30 min

Smiler is selling security lights. Howard is determined to buy Marina a china shepherdess - if he can persuade Clegg to visit Auntie Wainwright's.

S15·E5 Core

Stop That Bath

Nov 21, 1993 · 30 min

The trio finds they are involved in yet another of Howard's schemes to get a present to Marina - this time a cast iron bath!

S15·E6 Core

Springing Smiler

Nov 28, 1993 · 30 min

Smiler is sick of living in misery with Nora Batty and will hand over 50 quid to anyone who will help him move out and live in misery someplace else. Foggy has a plan to get Smiler

S15·E7 Core

Concerto For Solo Bicycle

Dec 5, 1993 · 30 min

Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwear after he collides with Compo riding his old bike.

S15·E9 Mytharc

Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

Dec 19, 1993 · 30 min

After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three-man version.

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