Merry Christmas, Father Christmas: Seymour decides to put the spirit back into Christmas by having Compo going on chimneys dressed as Saint Nicholas himself. Regular subplots since the 1980s included: Howard and Marina trying to have an affair without Howard's wife finding out (a variation of the Wainwright-Partridge subplot of the 1970s),[53] the older women meeting for tea and discussing their theories about men and life, the police officers trying not to work, [98] Auntie Wainwright trying to sell unwanted merchandise to unsuspecting customers,[99] Smiler trying to find a woman,[100] Barry trying to better himself (at the insistence of Glenda),[101] and Tom trying to stay one step ahead of the repo man.[102]. Whoops: The trio go to visit an old friend for Christmas and then they invite their chums for a Christmas drink. [133] The locations of the Forum members support how internationally the show was accepted. ", "Last of the Summer Wine The Great Boarding-House Caper", "Last of the Summer Wine Cheering Up Gordon", "Last of Summer Wine boss quits in axe row", "BBC Press Office Last Of The Summer Wine recommissioned for BBC One", "Last of The Summer Wine to be cancelled after 35 years, producer claims", "Summer Wine actor bemoans farewell BBC News", "Last of the Summer Wine Creator Roy Clarke says he knew this season would be the last", "BBC Celebrating Last of the Summer Wine's record run", "Last of the Summer Wine antics 'dangerous' for elderly actors", "Ah, That 1976 Vintage of the BBC Program Comes to DVD Next Month! [121] Using new actors to perform the roles of Compo, Clegg, and Foggy, the play featured the trio as they attempted to get to the bottom of the disturbance created by a near-naked man in the town. [117], In 2014, it was announced that long-time supporting actors Ken Kitson and Louis Emerick had returned to Holmfirth to reprise their roles as Police Constables Cooper and Walsh in the pilot for a new proposed spin-off, Cooper and Walsh. Last of the Summer Wine is an affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years. Clarke had already collaborated on a few scripts with him and knew he wanted Sallis on the show. Last of the Summer Wine was a hit with viewers and is famed as the longest-running comedy programme in Britain. While some elements of the series will be used, the majority of the play was improvised, with Kitson and Emerick each deriving their cues of what to do from the audience. Wind Power: Seymour decides totest against the power of thewind by giving Compo a sail and some skates. Bell (Director, Host), Rated: Unrated Format: DVD 1,332 ratings -6% $8184 Was: $86.99 FREE Returns DVD $81.84 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD 58 $81.84 All of our gifts are exclusive to us and cannot be bought anywhere else; we are the only &officialLast ofThe Summer Wine Gift Shop in the world. ", "First of the Summer Wine Special Article", "Last of the Summer Wine return: Could a revival of the hit comedy series be on the cards? A Bicycle Made For Three: The trio decide that one bicycle is not enough and decide to build their own. [2] Since its original release, all 295 episodes, comprising thirty-one seriesincluding the pilot and all films and specialshave been released on DVD. I'll begin, Fairfield Hosting and Design - "The Cornishman". [137], Several members of the royal family were viewers of Last of the Summer Wine. Kitson and Emerick, who appeared together on Last of the Summer Wine as Police Constables Cooper and Walsh from 2003 to 2010, reprised their roles in an improvised stage play. The situation escalated to the point that Bell filmed a scene in which Nora Batty put her house up for sale. The Day Of The Welsh Ferret: Compo takes hisferret to a funeral, but it gets loose. WebUnencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. [13] In 1983, Granada Books published a slightly different version of the first novel with Foggy in it instead of Blamire. WebLast of the Summer Wine Locations - Google My Maps Filming Locations used in the series Filming Locations used in the series Sign in Open full screen to view more This [31], In December 2008, Alan J. W. Bell stated in an interview with The Daily Telegraph that the BBC had not yet commissioned a new series and that bosses at the network told him one would not be produced. But they experience some antics with the radios involving both a tractor and of course, Howard and Marina. One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man: Compo plans to have his picture taken in Nora's bedroom. [46][47] Entwistle, played by Burt Kwouk, had been a supporting character brought in to replace Wesley Pegden after the death of actor Gordon Wharmby, but his role on the show steadily increased in the previous two series. Fans of classic BBC sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine are in mourning after the news that long-time cast member Robert Fyfe passed away. Ballad For Wind Instruments and Canoe: The trio borrow a friend's canoe, but things don't go according to plan when they take it out on the river. WebLast of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. Each series has between six and twelve episodes; most were thirty minutes in length, with some specials running longer. If you would like to contact us for any reason then please use the 'Contact Us' link at the bottom of this page and we will be more than happy to answer any questions or problems that you may have. The Website was created by me in August 2002, a "community forum" was added to the site in February 2009, giving other fans of the show the opportunity to discuss the show with each other. ", Peter Sallis on the longevity of Last of the Summer Wine[42], During its first series, Last of the Summer Wine did not receive a high ratings share. [6] The working title was changed later to The Library Mob, a reference to one of the trio's regular haunts early in the show. [2] The final line was said by Peter Sallis, the longest-serving actor. Come Back, Jack Harry Teesdale: The trio help their friend with his caravan. Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attemptin Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. [6], Clarke chose the original title, The Last of the Summer Wine, to convey the idea that the characters are not in the autumn of their lives but the summer, even though it may be "the last of the summer". Fergusson returned for the second summer season, once again playing Marina. Some Enchanted Evening: Wally Batty leaves home, and Compo's big chance comes. [14], The summer season proved to be a success and frequently played to packed houses. The main series focused primarily on a trio of old men and their interaction with other characters in the town. : Compo is determined to find a good Christmas present for Nora. Kathy Staff was chosen to play Compo's neighbour, Nora Batty. [31] The show came 14th in a high-profile 2004 BBC poll to find Britain's Best Sitcom,[9][140] and was praised for portraying older people in a non-stereotypical, positive, and active manner. [136] The 31st series continued to bring in over four million viewers, with the series opener pulling in 4.77 million viewers for an overall 21.6% share of the ratings for the night. The Odd Dog Men: Foggy starts a dog walking service. [3][108][109] The entire series is also available for region four from ABC. It's a 1986 Christmas special. [115] New supporting characters were added to those from Last of the Summer Wine. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world. Once again, the summer season was a success. The BBC initially disliked Hazlehurst's theme, feeling it was not proper for a comedy programme to have such mellow music. The series has been officially declared the world's longest-running television sitcom, airing continuously between Wednesday 4th January 1973 to Sunday 29th August 2010. After the sad passing of Jean Fergusson we look back at some of those quirky characters and find out just how many are still with us. Bernard Thompson produced and directed the second series of episodes in 1975. [6] Clarke nearly turned the job down as he felt that the BBC's idea for a programme about three old men was a dull concept for a half-hour sitcom. Fast & Free shipping on many items! on October 2, 2020. Edie and The Automobile: Seymour tries to find a driver for Edie to give her lessons. Associate Producer Terry Bartlam believed there was enough of a scope with Cooper and Walsh that they could carry their own series and that this spin-off could be the answer to those who believed Last of the Summer Wine should have been given a proper ending. [130] A companion guide to the show, Last of the Summer Wine: The Finest Vintage, was released in 2000. The book was written by Morris Bright and Robert Ross and chronicled the show from its inception through the end of the 2000 series. James Gilbert wanted Bates as Blamire because of his reputation as a comedy actor, and Bates loved the role. Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show from late 1981 to Last Of The Summer Wine by Wes Robert Ward. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world. WebLast of the Summer Wine (19732010) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast complete, awaiting verification Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Production Design by Series Art Direction by Series Costume Design by WebGet great deals on Last of the Summer Wine DVDs. I'm hoping that as one by one we drop dead that, provided Roy is still alive, it will just keep going. Last of the Summer Wine's audience grew from 2.7million to 3.4million over the 30minutes. 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The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper.mp4, S04E05 - Who Made a Bit of a Splash in Wales Then.mp4, S04E08 - The Bandit from Stoke-On-Trent.mp4, S04E09 - Small Tune On A Penny Wassail (1978 Christmas Special).mp4, S05E04 - Deep in the Heart of Yorkshire.mp4, S05E06 - Here We Go into The Wild Blue Yonder.mp4, S05E07 - Here We Go Again into The Wild Blue Yonder.mp4, S05E08 - And A Dewhurst Up A Fir Tree (1979 Christmas Special).mp4, S05E09 - Whoops (1981 Christmas Special).mp4, S06E05 - One of The Last Few Places Unexplored by Man.mp4, S06E06 - Serenade for Tight Jeans and Metal Detector.mp4, S06E08 - All Mod Conned (1982 Christmas Special).mp4, S07E07 - Getting Sam Home (1983 Christmas Special).mp4, S07E08 - The Loxley Lozenge (1984 Christmas Special).mp4, S08E01 - The Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty.mp4, S08E05 - The Woollen Mills of Your Mind.mp4, S08E06 - Who's Looking After The Cafe Then.mp4, S09E01 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies Elastic Stockings.mp4, S09E02 - The Heavily Reinforced Bottom.mp4, S09E12 - When You Take a Good Bite of Yorkshire, It Tastes Terrible.mp4, S0E01 - Of Funerals & Fish (1973 pilot).mp4, S10E07 - Crums (1988 Christmas Special).mp4, S11E01 - Come Back Jack Harry Teesdale.mp4, S11E03 - Oh Shut Up and Eat Your Choc Ice.mp4, S11E04 - Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then.mp4, S11E05 - Happy Anniversary Gough and Jessie.mp4, S11E06 - Getting Barry Higher in The World.mp4, S11E08 - What's Santa Brought for Nora Then.mp4, S12E04 - Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous.mp4, S12E07 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built.mp4, S12E08 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression.mp4, S12E11 - Barry's Christmas (1990 Christmas Special).mp4, S14E01 - By The Magnificent Thighs of Ernie Burniston.mp4, S14E02 - Errol Flynn Used To Have a Pair Like That.mp4, S14E03 - The Phantom of the Graveyard.mp4, S14E04 - The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer.mp4, S15E02 - Where Theres Smoke Theres Barbeque.mp4, S15E08 - There Are Gypsies at The Bottom of Our Garden.mp4, S15E11 - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti.mp4, S16E06 - The Most Powerful Eyeballs in West Yorkshire.mp4, S16E07 - The Dewhursts of Ogleby Hall.mp4, S17E01 - Leaving Home Forever, Or Till Teatime.mp4, S17E04 - The First Human Being To Ride a Hill.mp4, S17E05 - Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure.mp4, S17E11 - A Leg Up For Christmas (1995 Christmas Special).mp4, S18E07 - According to the Prophet Bickerdyke.mp4, S19E04 - Oh Howard We Should Get One of Those.mp4, S19E05 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes.mp4, S19E06 - The Only Diesel Saxaphone in Captivity.mp4, S19E07 - Perfection Thy Name is Ridley.mp4, S19E09 - From Audrey Nash to the Widow Dilooley.mp4, S20E02 - How Errol Flynn Discovered the Secret Scar of Nora Batty.mp4, S20E03 - Who's Thrown Away her Tom Cruise Photographs.mp4, S20E04 - What's Happened to Barry's Nose.mp4, S20E05 - Optimism in the Housing Market.mp4, S20E06 - Will Barry go Septic Despite Listening to Classical Music.mp4, S21E10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play.mp4, S22E03 - The Missing Bus of Mrs Avery.mp4, S22E07 - A Hair of the Blonde that bit You.mp4, S22E08 - 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WebLast of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. Blamire left in 1976, when Michael Bates fell ill shortly before filming of the third series, requiring Clarke to hastily rewrite the series with a new third man. Contents 1 The Pilot Episode: 1973 2 Series 1: 1973 3 Series 2: 1975 4 Series 3: 1976 5 Series 4: 1977 - 1978 6 1978 Christmas Special 7 Series 5: 1979 8 1979 Christmas Special WebThe following is a list of characters in the BBC sitcom Last of the Summer Wine and its prequel series, First of the Summer Wine. Last Of The Summer Wine. Web'The Funny Side of Christmas' is a Christmas special broadcast by BBC1 on 27 December 1982. While presenting an OBE to Roy Clarke in 2002, Prince Charles said that his grandmother, the Queen Mother, had introduced him to the show. [113] Subsequently, every episode from the third to the twenty-seventh series has been released on DVD in Vintage collections, many including special features and interviews. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973, and the first series of episodes followed on 12 November 1973. Last of the Summer Wine character roles from every season are included, along with the characters' gender, occupation and more. [13] Bell then returned to the show beginning with the 1983 Christmas special and produced and directed all episodes of the show to the end of the 31st series. Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. From concert promotion to astronaut training, there's no business too obscure-or occult-for their curiosity. [90] After Compo died in 1999, his son, Tom Simmonite, filled the gap for the rest of that series,[42] and Billy Hardcastle joined the cast as the third lead character in 2001. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. The first, simply titled Last of the Summer Wine,[111] was released in 2003 and includes early episodes from the 1970s and 1980s. [26] However, on 26 June 2009, the BBC announced that it had recommissioned the show for a 31st series with Bell continuing as producer and director. Having first began in January 1973, the series sadly came to an end in 2010. The new programme was written by Roy Clarke and used different actors to follow the activities of the principal characters from Last of the Summer Wine in the months leading up to World War II. [43][44] Brian Murphy was chosen as Nora Batty's neighbour because of his work on George and Mildred, where he played the hen-pecked husband to a strong-willed woman. [91] The trio became a quartet between 2003 and 2006 when Alvin Smedley moved in next door to Nora Batty,[72] but returned to the usual threesome in 2006 when Billy Hardcastle left the show. In 1999 the show won the National Television Award for Most Popular Comedy Programme.[11]. WebLast Of The Summer Wine ran for 295 episodes between 1973 and 2010. Last of the Summer Wine was a hit with viewers and is famed as the longest-running comedy programme in Britain. Serenade For Tight Jeans and Metal Detector: Foggy uses his new metal detector to search for treasure and Compo is not pleased with his replacement trousers. Series One 12 Nov 1973 01 Short Back and Palais Last of the Summer Wine From the directors chair Car and Garter: Compo is brought in to test a friend's car. Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder: Wally Batty has made a hanglider for Compo and he prepares to take to the air. [114], A spin-off prequel show, First of the Summer Wine, premiered on BBC1 in 1988. Please Like our Facebook page to allow you to access Exclusive Last of The Summer Wine Gifts offers as well as talk and meet other Last of The Summer Wine Fans. [46], The trio explored the world around them, experiencing a second childhood with no wives, jobs, or responsibilities. [127], In 1993, the Summer Wine Appreciation Society asked their members for their favourite musical themes from Last of the Summer Wine. The Mysterious Feet Of Nora Batty: Compo comes up with a plan to figure out the size of Nora Batty's feet. Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show from late 1981 to 2010. That Certain Smile: Clem Hemmingway misses his dog so the trio sneak it into the hospital for it. At its peak it was watched by 18 million people. Last Of The Summer Wine. : Foggy takes charge of Ivy's cafe for the afternoon. Its popularity made this decision hard to justify, however, since even repeats sometimes received ratings of as many as five million viewers per episode. WebLast of the Summer Wine (Full Episodes) TV Shows Full Episodes 86 videos 515,550 views Last updated on Sep 24, 2022 Play all Shuffle 1 Last Of The Summer Wine The character of Norman Clegg was created especially for Sallis, who liked the character and agreed to play him. [13], Following the success of Getting Sam Home, a second film was made during 1985, and broadcast on 1 January 1986. [16] Although the initial series did not do well in the ratings, the BBC ordered a second series in 1975. The New Mobile Trio: The trio decide they need a car to get about more. For more details and how to manage cookies, please see our privacy policy. The home of Last of the Summer Wine discussion board. [6][21], The show used actual businesses and homes in and around Holmfirth, and Nora Batty's house, which is actually a Summer Wine themed holiday cottage where members of the public can stay in a replica of Nora Batty's home. [56], Although the show initially focused on the trio and four to five supporting characters, the cast expanded over the years to include an ensemble of eccentric characters who rounded out the show. Auntie Wainwright outside Antique Shop (B & W). Enter The Phantom: Compo becomes a stunt biker. Although the new characters were not originally intended to be carried over to the television programme, Roy Clarke included them in four of the following six episodes of the 1985 series, beginning with the episode "Catching Digby's Donkey". Please enable this in your browser settings. The plot centred on the marriage of Seymour's niece, Glenda (Sarah Thomas), to Barry (Mike Grady). [125] Clarke later adapted The Moonbather into a stage play. Included were interviews with cast and crew, a character guide, and an episode guide. Last Of The Summer Wine. The 1983 film, Getting Sam Home, used those two verses, with an additional two and played them over the opening credits. Uncle Of The Bride: Foggy has left the area to paint eggs in Bridlington and so Compo and Clegg meet retired headmaster Seymour Utterwaithe. [6][46][47][48][49], The original cast of Last of the Summer Wine also included a handful of characters with whom the trio regularly interacted. Amazon UK [36][37] He was soon joined by an actor he had previously worked with, Michael Bates as Cyril Blamire. From 1983 to 2010, Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show. Original airing dates are included. Part of this special was shot on location in France. Wally Batty The long suffering husband of Nora played brilliantly by Joe Gladwin. All twelve audio episodes were released in CD format. Clarke switched back to his original preference shortly before production began,[6] a title that was shortened to Last of the Summer Wine after the pilot show. Bell as well as crew from Last of the Summer Wine were involved in the creation of two short films while Kitson and Emerick appealed for funding through crowd-sourcing sites in the hopes of gaining enough support to produce a feature film featuring the duo or even a television series. From Wellies To Wet Suit: Compo takes up water skiing. WebLast of The Summer Wine Gift Shop, selling hundreds of Exclusive Last of The Summer Wine Gifts including DVDs, Mugs, Photos & Much More. Last of the Summer Wine aired on the BBC with the first episode launching in 1973. [58] The only addition with no professional acting experience was the Holmfirth resident Gordon Wharmby, who performed so well during his audition as mechanic Wesley Pegden, that Alan J. W. Bell cast him in one episode. [3] Repeats of the show are broadcast in the UK on BBC One (until 18 July 2010 when the 31st and final series started on 25 July of that year), Gold, Yesterday, and Drama. [35], Initially, the only certain cast member for the show was Peter Sallis. Last of the Summer Wine was a hit with viewers and is famed as the longest-running comedy programme in Britain. Last Of The Summer Wine. When that doesn't work, Foggy buys some Christmas trees. In 1985, the show was once again produced, first as a two-week tour of Britain, and then as another summer season in Bournemouth. [92] The role of supporting character Entwistle steadily grew until the beginning of the 30th series, when he and Alvin were recruited by Hobbo Hobdyke, a former milkman with ties to MI5, to form a new trio of volunteers who respond to any emergency. [22], Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine was written by Roy Clarke. They nevertheless commissioned a ninety-minute film named Getting Sam Home, which was broadcast on 27 December 1983, and started a trend which would continue with other British sitcoms, including Only Fools and Horses. WebUnencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. Brian Wilde, Michael Aldridge and Frank Thornton each brought a sense of completion to the trio after the departure of the preceding third man. At its peak it was watched by 18 million people. Compo and Clegg together again: Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis is buried beside co-star Bill Owen in Yorkshire graveyard overlooking the town made famous by the show. BBC producers hated this at first and insisted that it remain a temporary working title, while the cast worried that viewers would forget the name of the show. [16] The pilot, "Of Funerals and Fish", received enough positive response that a full series was commissioned to be broadcast before the end of the year. When Took heard that James Gilbert and Roy Clarke were looking for a place with a centre surrounded by hills for their new television programme, he suggested the idea to Duncan Wood, who was at that time filming Comedy Playhouse. Alan J. W. Bell produced and directed all episodes of the show from late 1981 to [129], In 1976, a selection of early scripts from the series was published as Last of the Summer Wine Scripts. Several of listeners or watchers felt the series would not be as good without Compo. WebComedy Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Last Of The Summer Wine by Wes Robert Ward. At the end of the first act, Marina was revealed to be a blonde sexpot. And A Dewhurst Up A Fir Tree: The trio try to find Christmas cards in the summer. Anybody watching these will have to find it somewhere else. The Frozen Turkey Man: Compo and Clegg joke to a barmaid that Foggy is rich. Took had, in the 1950s, toured as a stand-up comic, often appearing at working men's clubs. It premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973, and the first series of episodes followed on 12 November 1973. Last Of The Summer Wine. He did this in a physical manner. WebLast of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. The Changing Face Of Rural Blamire: Blamire fails to put his foot back into the world of work. Peter Sallis and Jonathan Linsley were the only actors from the original series to appear in the spin-off: Sallis played the father of his own character from the original show and Linsley appeared during the second series as a different character. WebLast of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. Compo and Clegg together again: Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis is buried beside co-star Bill Owen in Yorkshire graveyard overlooking the town made famous by the show. Keeping Britain Tidy: Foggy organises a clean up of the countryside, and so the trio get Ogden Buttercup to help them take a mattress to the dump. WebLast of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke and originally broadcast by the BBC from 1973 to 2010. [21] The episodes were filmed and then shown to preview audiences, whose laughter was recorded and then mixed into each episode's soundtrack to provide a laugh track and avoid the use of canned laughter. 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