Last of the Summer Wine: Series 18
The trio in this series consisted of:
Season 18 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 17.
- 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 trio in this series consisted of:
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
The Love Mobile
Apr 20, 1997 · 30 min
The trio comes across a mobile lonely hearts agency. This time it seems it's the owners of the agency who need a bit of marital advice. Smiler tries to get rid of a tandem Auntie W
A Clean Sweep
Apr 27, 1997 · 30 min
Howard's fears that there may be a spider hiding in his cap affects his relationship with Marina. A lucky wedding chimney sweep is down on his luck and depressed. Foggy insists on
The Mysterious C. W. Northrop
May 4, 1997 · 30 min
Ivy's getting some love letters from a mysterious man that calls himself C. W Northrop. The trio wants to know who this person really is, and end up having a little surprise.
A Double For Howard
May 11, 1997 · 30 min
When Pearl's "security" at home becomes too much for Howard to handle and Pearl starts suspecting his furtive encounters with Marina, the trio tries to find a double for Howard, so
How To Create A Monster
May 18, 1997 · 30 min
The trio tries to make Smiler become more aggressive, so he can stand up to Auntie Wainwright, but they end up getting a little more than they asked for.
Deviations With Davenport
May 25, 1997 · 30 min
The trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in search of wisdom.
According To The Prophet Bickerdyke
Jun 1, 1997 · 30 min
Glenda forces Barry to ask Wesley to "listen" to the car engine. Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a man who is obsessed with an end of the world prophecy. Auntie Wainwright send Smiler
Next Kiss Please
Jun 8, 1997 · 30 min
Compo bets Foggy he can get Nora Batty to kiss him before sunset. Will he manage to win the bet?
Destiny And Six Bananas
Jun 15, 1997 · 30 min
When a primate is said to be loose in the local woods, Foggy organises a search party, accompanied of course with the right uniform and military discipline.
A Sidecar Named Desire
Jun 22, 1997 · 30 min
Remembering Nora used to enjoy a ride on a motorbike and sidecar when her husband was alive, Compo hires a motorbike from Auntie Wainwright, and invites Nora for a ride. Wesley tri