Last of the Summer Wine: Series 23
Season 23 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 22.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 23 Progress Shield
A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane
Jan 6, 2002 · 30 min
When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.
The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle
Jan 13, 2002 · 30 min
When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...
Mervyn Would Be Proud
Jan 20, 2002 · 30 min
Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's
The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg
Jan 27, 2002 · 30 min
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a "picnic accessory" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be s
Beware Of The Hot Dog
Feb 3, 2002 · 30 min
Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in
In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position
Feb 10, 2002 · 30 min
An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...
A Chaise Longue Too Far
Feb 17, 2002 · 30 min
One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...
Exercising Father's Bicycle
Feb 24, 2002 · 30 min
Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...
Sadly, Madly, Bradley
Mar 3, 2002 · 30 min
When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares
It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp
Mar 10, 2002 · 30 min
When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...