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Last of the Summer Wine: Series 29

11 episodes Premiered Jun 22, 2008 Updated Oct 16, 2026

The twenty-ninth series of Last of the Summer Wine aired on BBC One, running from June twenty-second to August thirty-first in the year two thousand and eight. This installment of the television programme, recognized as the BBC's longest running comedy series and the world's longest-running sitcom, features episodes that were all written by Roy Clarke. In addition to writing the episodes, Roy Clarke's work for this s

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Season 29 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is recognized as the BBC's longest running comedy series and the world's longest-running sitcom.
  • ⚡ The core premise revolves around three senior citizens who are unencumbered by wives, jobs, or any other responsibilities.
  • ⚡ The narrative focuses on affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years.
  • ⚡ Roy Clarke serves as the writer for the episodes, while Alan J. W. Bell handles production and direction.
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Season overview

The twenty-ninth series of Last of the Summer Wine aired on BBC One, running from June twenty-second to August thirty-first in the year two thousand and eight. This installment of the television programme, recognized as the BBC's longest running comedy series and the world's longest-running sitcom, features episodes that were all written by Roy Clarke. In addition to writing the episodes, Roy Clarke's work for this series was accompanied by the production and direction of Alan J. W. Bell. The program continues to focus on its comedic premise involving senior citizens who are unencumbered by wives, jobs, or any other responsibilities, portraying affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years across its broadcast run on BBC One during the summer of two thousand and eight.

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Season 29 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 29: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S29·E1 Mytharc

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.

S29·E2 Core

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.

S29·E3 Core

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.

S29·E4 Core

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

S29·E5 Core

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.

S29·E6 Core

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.

S29·E9 Core

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

S29·E10 Mytharc

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.

S29·E11 Mytharc

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.

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