Last of the Summer Wine: Series 24
Season 24 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 23.
- 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 24 Progress Shield
The Lair Of The Cat Creature
Jan 5, 2003 · 30 min
Alvin the Birdman crashes from the skies into the lives of Truly, Clegg and Billy. He thinks he has landed in France, and has thus broken the long-distance hang-gliding record. Aft
Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction
Jan 12, 2003 · 30 min
Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.
A Pick-Up Of The Later Ming Dynasty
Jan 19, 2003 · 30 min
After helping Entwistle to repair his broken-down truck, Truly, Clegg and Billy find their skills are in demand again - to help Tom and Smiler find the source of a squeak on thei
The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg
Jan 26, 2003 · 30 min
In order to avoid any fuss, Clegg spends his birthday having a quiet meal in a nice small hotel - but as usual things don't work out as he might want them to...
In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses The Gulf Stream
Feb 2, 2003 · 30 min
When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...
The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell
Feb 9, 2003 · 30 min
Old Goff Helliwell is due to die soon, so Clegg, Truly and the others look for something that will give him a reason to carry on...
The Frenchies Are Coming
Feb 23, 2003 · 30 min
Barry is looking for another hobby besides golf, and Billy decides to interest him in archery...
The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff
Mar 2, 2003 · 30 min
Howard gets a present from Marina - a lifesize fake gorilla. The question is how to get it home?
The Second Husband And The Showgirls
Mar 9, 2003 · 30 min
Tom and Smiler arrange an interesting blind date and Truly discovers his ex-wife's new husband is coming to town.
All Of A Florrie
Mar 16, 2003 · 30 min
Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions.