Last of the Summer Wine: Series 20
The trio in this series consisted of:
Season 20 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 19.
- 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 20 Progress Shield
The Pony Set
Apr 18, 1999 · 30 min
When Compo decides to take up horseriding lessons to impress Nora Batty, it's up to Clegg and Truly to help him. For that they buy Auntie Wainwright's wooden horse. The problems st
How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Scar Of Nora Batty
Apr 25, 1999 · 30 min
The trio comes across a man dressed as Robin Hood. Compo knows that Nora has a birth mark on one of her knees, but can't remember on which one, so he thinks of a way discover it.
Who's Thrown Away Her Tom Cruise Photographs?
May 2, 1999 · 30 min
Howard's having some trouble regarding his love life with Marina. And this time is serious, she's thrown away her Tom Cruise photos. It's up to the trio to find a way to get the pa
What's Happened To Barry's Nose?
May 16, 1999 · 30 min
Truly tries to help Barry become more confident, but things turn nasty leading to some damage to Barry's nose.
Optimism In The Housing Market
May 23, 1999 · 30 min
Smiler injures his foot while selling door to door for Auntie Wainwright. The trio tries to assist him in recovering from his injury, with disastrous results.
Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?
May 30, 1999 · 30 min
Compo, Clegg, Truly and Wesley meet a man with an earthquake detector and Barry spends the episode with his arm in a sling.
Beware The Vanilla Slice
Jun 6, 1999 · 30 min
Compo tries to resurrect the ancient art of Thumpy Dub. Auntie Wainwright sells Truly a broken lawn mower. Marina buys two vanilla slices from Ivy in the cafe, but who is the other
Howard Throws A Wobbler
Jun 13, 1999 · 30 min
Howard is suspicious when Pearl suddenly starts looking glamorous and very happy. He is so concerned he sends Compo to meet Marina to tell her he can't make it for their rendezvous
The Phantom Number 14 Bus
Jun 20, 1999 · 30 min
Compo, Clegg and Truly meet a man who wants to solve the mystery of the phantom number 14 bus. Meanwhile Smiler has to deliver some furniture to the notorious Cooper Street. Pearl
Ironing Day
Jun 27, 1999 · 30 min
Clegg tackles his ironing and ends up ironing for Howard too after he falls into a river. Smiler gets tiddly on two very small glasses of Auntie Wainwright's home-made wine and Bar