Last of the summer wine s fourth series originally aired on bbc1 between 9 november 1977 and 4 january 1978. Watch all 8 last of the summer wine episodes from season 6,view pictures, get episode information and more. While filming the pilot episode, the pair had a row in the coach and horses at marsden, which clarke later described as wuthering heights with strippers as at. The axe has finally fallen on what is believed to be the worlds longestrunning tv sitcom, bbc1s last of the summer wine, after nearly 40 years and 31 series. Find out when and where you can watch last of the summer wine episodes with tvguides full tv listings youll never miss another moment from your favorite show. Even if each episode was 30 minutes long some episodes are much longer it would take you nearly a full week of non stop viewing to watch them all. Final episode aired of last of the summer wine telegraph. Last of the summer wine gift shop last of the summer wine.
Last of the summer wine tv series 19732010 seasons the. The music used here was written by the late ronnie. Last of the summer wine is a british sitcom created and written by roy clarke and originally broadcast by the bbc from 1973 to 2010. Bbc1s last of the summer wine, believed to be the worlds. Last of the summer wine is a british sitcom created and written by roy clarke and originally. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Last of summer wine season 6 episode 05 one of the last few places unexplored by man. Pilot episode, broadcast as the first edition of comedy playhouse series 14. Final episode aired of last of the summer wine the curtain fell on the worlds longestrunning sitcom, last of the summer wine, last night but without any escapades involving a bathtub. Details about last of the summer wine the complete collection series 1 32 brand new dvd. Writer roy clarke looks back at favourite moments, and contributors include peter sallis, kathy staff and frank thornton. The indoor scenes filmed in studio are almost bluray.
Last of the summer wine premiered as an episode of comedy playhouse on 4 january 1973 and the. With peter sallis, jane freeman, kathy staff, robert fyfe. Entwistle, brian murphy alvin and russ abbot hobbo in the 30th series of last of the summer wine. 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. A map of filming locations used in last of the summer wine, visit.
View location maps, descriptions and location images. Last of the summer wine 83768 complete series region 2 dvd. Every single episode of the worlds longestrunning sitcom. These region 2 dvd sets are much more affordable than the region 1 sets. Writer roy clarke looks back at favourite moments, and contributors. Get the best deals on last of the summer wine dvds when you shop the largest. Last of the summer wine was set and filmed in and around holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, and centred on a trio. Download last of the summer wine fast and for free. The second collection, titled last of the summer wine. A while back i had been watching the dvds, borrowed from the local library, sadly they havent got a complete set. This set introduces us to seymour, edie, glenda and barry in the episode uncle of the bride. Norman clegg for 37 years in the bbc tv comedy series last of the summer wine.
Longrunning tv series last of the summer wine to end bbc news. It premiered as an episode of comedy playhouse on 4 january 1973, and the first series of episodes followed on 12 november 1973. So these two series, which even contains a couple of summer wine on tour episodes, one to scarborough, and another improbably to wales, with not only clegg driving bad idea but a comparatively youthful margaret john as foggys unlikely welsh squeeze, is the business as far as im concerned, and thoroughly recommended. Indeed dressing up seems to be all the rage hereabouts. Last of the summer wine tv series 19732010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Last of the summer wine is a british sitcom written by roy clarke that was initially broadcast on bbc1. Thats the dream of two of the series stars, ken kitson. The entire series is now available on home video, both in box sets with two series of episodes each, and in a. Last of the summer wine series and episodes list british. So how will clegg feel when the entire village dresses up to help him celebrate his. The bbc filmed the british sitcom last of the summer wine, written by roy clarke and starring michael bates, bill owen and peter sallis, on location in and around the town of holmfirth, west yorkshire, england. Last of the summer wine tv series 19732010 full cast. Veteran actor best known for last of the summer wine.
As created and written by roy clarke, the british series last of the summer wine eventually set a record as the longestairing situation comedy program in uk history, with a run that began in november 1973 and extended into the 21st century. Last of the summer wine is an affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of. Fans across the world still mourn the passing of last of the summer wine. Last of the summer wine series 1 to 4 region 2 dvd for sale. Last of the summer wine s first series originally aired on bbc1 between 12 november 1973 and 17 december 1973. I grew up watching last of the summer wine and loved the humour and the way it has been done. Last of the summer wines fourth series originally aired on bbc1 between 9 november 1977 and 4 january 1978. Longrunning bbc comedy last of the summer wine is to be axed after 37 years.
Last of the summer wines first series originally aired on bbc1 between 12 november 1973 and 17 december 1973. Last of the summer wine 1973 jane freeman in last of the summer wine 1973 gaye brown in last. Rent last of the summer wine 1973 on dvd and bluray dvd. The show ran 37 years and peter sallis appeared in every episode. All episodes from this series were written by roy clarke and produced and directed by james gilbert. Pop the cork for the final ever series of last of the summer wine. List of last of the summer wine episodes wikipedia. Last of the summer wine spring fever the new mobile trio hail smiling morn or thereabouts forked lightning whos that dancing with nora batty changing face of rural blamire getting sam homemovie length these would be the last three episodes of series 1 and the first three of series 2. The first, simply titled last of the summer wine, was released in 2003 and includes early episodes from the 1970s and 1980s.
Playhouse in 1973, before the year was up, a full series had hit our screens. Last of the summer wine 83768 complete series region 2. Rent last of the summer wine 1973 starring peter sallis and jane freeman on dvd and bluray. All episodes from this series were written by roy clarke and produced and directed by sydney lotterby.
In 1988 a spin off titled first of the summer wine was screened, again written by roy clarke and managed two series with episodes in total,the gifted actor peter sallis also appeared in this show along with appearing in every episode of last of the summer wine, which is some achievement. A guide to the 295 episodes across the 31 series of last of the summer wine. Last of the summer wine series and episodes list british comedy. If the items are in stock well aim to dispatch them within 24 hours of your order being placed, or the next working day if its a weekend or a public holiday. Overview sketches short films web series news features stream standup bcg podcasts live overview news. Last of the summer wine finally runs dry after 37 years and 31 series. My slideshow based on the long running uk comedy series last of the summer wine. Complete dvd collection last of the summer wine gift shop. Monday 4th december 2017 due to an earlier series numbering discrepancy in individual releases, this box set claims to include 32 series of the programme. A celebration of the worlds longestrunning comedy series. The box says this is the complete collection of episodes.
Oct 15, 2014 fans across the world still mourn the passing of last of the summer wine. Filming locations for last of the summer wine including locations in hepworth and holmfirth. 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. Season 1 of last of the summer wine premiered on november 12, 1973. Last of the summer wine s09 e12 when you take a good bite of yorkshire, it tastes terrible. The final series will feature the longserving peter sallis as norman clegg, alongside. The box set has all 31 series of the show, 295 episodes on 54 discs. More last of the summer wine available on the site. Vintage 1995, followed in 2004 and includes episodes from series seventeen and the 30th anniversary documentary. What really happened behind the scenes of last of the summer. With a massive loyal fanbase including the queen and john cleese no less, this beloved series teaches us all how to live life well and grow old disgracefully. I was pleased to get the complete box set of last of the summer wine today.
But could a revival of the hit comedy series be on the cards. Last of the summer wine tv listings, tv schedule and episode. Jun 02, 2010 the axe has finally fallen on what is believed to be the worlds longestrunning tv sitcom, bbc1s last of the summer wine, after nearly 40 years and 31 series. Seymour was a good replacement for foggy whod return in series 12. All of our gifts are exclusive to us and cannot be bought anywhere else. Series 30 2009 series 31 2010 this final series of last of the summer wine brings an end to the worlds longestrunning sitcom. Last of the summer wine finally runs dry after 37 years and. Last of the summer wine is an underrated classic the guardian. Last of the summer wine filming locations find that location. The pilot episode, alternately known as the last of the summer wine and of funerals and fish, originally premiered on the bbcs comedy playhouse on 4 january 1973 the last of the summer wine was the first episode of that shows fourteenth series.