Last of the Summer Wine: Series 21
The trio in this series consisted of: ^1 Compo only appeared in the Special and the first three episodes of this series prior to his death ^2 Tom only appeared in four episodes of this series and became a supporting character from series 22 till the shows end
Season 21 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 20.
- 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:
^1 Compo only appeared in the Special and the first three episodes of this series prior to his death
^2 Tom only appeared in four episodes of this series and became a supporting character from series 22 till the shows end
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Lipstick And Other Problems
Apr 2, 2000 · 30 min
Truly tries to fix Clegg's Vacum Cleaner. Compo and Howard get into a fight with a big man. Barry gets in trouble, because he's "caught" by Marina, as she kisses him, and leaves tr
Under The Rug
Apr 9, 2000 · 30 min
Howard has a wig delivered to Clegg's, but when Pearl is suspicious Clegg has to not only pretend ownership of it, but be seen wearing it, much to Truly's amusement. Howard is only
Magic And The Morris Minor
Apr 16, 2000 · 30 min
Our trio helps a middle-aged couple get their old car out of a field, but the wife insists she's recieving ancient telepathic messages through its hubcap. Or is she making it up as
Elegy For Fallen Wellies
Apr 23, 2000 · 30 min
After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a "sexy" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of whit
Surprise At Throstlenest
Apr 30, 2000 · 30 min
Clegg, Truly and Barry spend the day trying to find someone to take care of Compo's ferrets. They end up finding the ideal person for the task, also uncovering a secret that Compo
Just A Small Funeral
May 7, 2000 · 30 min
It's Compo's funeral day, and all his friends come to pay their last respects to the "little scruffy one". Even Auntie Wainwright closes the shop to attend his funeral.
From Here To Paternity
May 14, 2000 · 30 min
Compo recieves a personal letter after all these years. When Clegg and Truly open it they discover Compo's biggest secret: he has a son. The son, Tom, wrote to Compo, because after
Some Vans Can Make You Deaf
May 21, 2000 · 30 min
Clegg, Truly and Wesley help Tom find a new exhaust for his van. Howard discovers the simple pleasures, by having breakfast on the terrace. The ladies meet an addition to their tea
Waggoner's Roll
May 28, 2000 · 30 min
Tom and Barry attempt to turn a reluctant Babs into a showbiz star.
I Didn't Know Barry Could Play
Jun 4, 2000 · 30 min
Glenda buys Barry a white suit to go on a picnic but he ends up with Clegg, Truly and Wesley at the station collecting an organ for Tom. Howard buys some platform shoes from Auntie