Last of the Summer Wine: Series 6
Last of the Summer Wine's sixth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 15 February 1982. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The sixth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 5 on 5 March 2007.
Season 6 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 5.
- 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
Last of the Summer Wine's sixth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 15 February 1982. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.
The sixth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 5 on 5 March 2007.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
In The Service Of Humanity
Jan 4, 1982 · 30 min
After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business, all in the service of humanity, of course.
Car And Garter
Jan 11, 1982 · 30 min
Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. Will Wesley's old banger ever start?
The Odd Dog Men
Jan 18, 1982 · 30 min
Foggy's latest scheme to earn some money appears when he discovers that there's good money to be made by walking other people's pets around town.
A Bicycle Made For Three
Jan 25, 1982 · 30 min
Foggy convinces his companions to design a bicycle that fits each of their personalities.
One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man
Feb 1, 1982 · 30 min
Compo wants to take a photo. Problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom.
Serenade For Tight Jeans And Metal Detector
Feb 8, 1982 · 30 min
When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.
From Wellies To Wetsuit
Feb 15, 1982 · 30 min
Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water skiing.