Last of the Summer Wine: Series 2
The second series of Last of the Summer Wine originally aired on BBC1 between March 5 and April 16, 1975, following production delays caused by strike action despite the initial series having poor ratings. All episodes of this season were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Bernard Thompson. For the first time, series two saw two episodes enter the top ten programs of the week, beginning with the openi
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC.
- The program centers on characters who are unencumbered by wives, jobs, or any other responsibilities.
- The central figures spend their days speculating about fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly.
- The cast features actors including Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, and Bill Owen.
Season overview
The second series of Last of the Summer Wine originally aired on BBC1 between March 5 and April 16, 1975, following production delays caused by strike action despite the initial series having poor ratings. All episodes of this season were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Bernard Thompson. For the first time, series two saw two episodes enter the top ten programs of the week, beginning with the opening show, Forked Lightning, which drew an audience of over 18 million viewers. The cast expanded this season with the addition of Joe Gladwin as Wally Batty, who portrayed Nora Batty's henpecked husband. Additionally, this series marked the final appearance of the character Blamire, played by Michael Bates, who departed at the conclusion of the season due to health problems. Later, the second series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with the first series on September 2, 2002.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Forked Lightning
Mar 5, 1975 · 30 min
After Clegg suffers a little incident with his bicycle it's up to the trio to find someone to mend it.
Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?
Mar 12, 1975 · 30 min
Gloria, a friend of Nora Batty is emigrating to Australia. It's up to the trio to find a piano for her surprise farewell party.
The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire
Mar 19, 1975 · 30 min
Thinking they have too much free time on their hands, the trio decides to find some kind of occupation. They come across a dodgy bankrupt dealer who persuades them to sell his new
Some Enchanted Evening
Mar 26, 1975 · 30 min
When Wally Batty threatens to leave home, Compo sees it as a perfect opportunity to move in with Nora Batty, so he does everything possible to impress her, like cleaning his home a
A Quiet Drink
Apr 2, 1975 · 30 min
The trio tries to persuade a tight-fisted man to buy a round of drinks, for which they concoct a very peculiar plan.
Ballad For Wind Instruments And Canoe
Apr 9, 1975 · 30 min
The trio comes across a canoe, and it seems it's time for a little expedition up the river. Of course, with Blamire in charge they are soon likely to get wet.
Northern Flying Circus
Apr 16, 1975 · 30 min
Compo takes up motorcycling, much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg.