Last of the Summer Wine: Series 29
The Last of the Summer Wine's twenty-ninth series aired on BBC One from 22 June to 31 August 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.
Season 29 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 28.
- 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 Last of the Summer Wine's twenty-ninth series aired on BBC One from 22 June to 31 August 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.
Episode Guide
Season 29 Progress Shield
Enter the Finger
Jun 22, 2008 · 30 min
Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.
Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?
Jun 29, 2008 · 30 min
Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.
A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules
Jul 6, 2008 · 30 min
Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best thing for him.
Is Jeremy Quite Safe?
Jul 13, 2008 · 30 min
Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwrigh
All That Glitters is Not Elvis
Jul 20, 2008 · 30 min
After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.
Eva's Back in Town
Jul 27, 2008 · 30 min
Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.
In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent
Aug 3, 2008 · 30 min
Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.
The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes
Aug 10, 2008 · 30 min
Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.
Of Passion and Pizza
Aug 17, 2008 · 30 min
Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin
It's Never Ten Years
Aug 24, 2008 · 30 min
Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
Get Out Of That, Then
Aug 31, 2008 · 30 min
Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.