The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine!

Last of the Summer Wine is an affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years. The series is the world's longest-running sitcom, having clocked up 31 series and numerous Christmas specials during its run.

Last Updated: 9/1/2023Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Das Welly Boot
star
9.00
7 votes

#1 - Das Welly Boot

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/1990

Ivy lets Foggy fix her toaster, and it goes to his flippin' head. Now he thinks he can restore the tatty sunken boat he's found at the bottom of the lake. He actually accomplishes even this, so Compo decides he must get Nora Batty into the boat alone with him. But surely Nora knows better-- she'll have to be tricked.

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Ancient Eastern Wisdom: An Introduction
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8.80
5 votes

#2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom: An Introduction

Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2003

Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
Stop That Castle
star
8.75
4 votes

#3 - Stop That Castle

Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/26/1992

Foggy is left in charge of arranging the local gala. All goeswell until he accidentally punctures the bouncy castle!

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It's Never Ten Years
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8.63
8 votes

#4 - It's Never Ten Years

Season 29 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/2008

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

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The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built
star
8.50
8 votes

#5 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/14/1990

After a heated encounter with two motorists, Foggy decides there must be money to be made providing parking spaces.

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Bicycle Bonanza
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8.50
6 votes

#6 - Bicycle Bonanza

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/1995

Foggy thinks the trio should be more in contact with the wilderness, so he thinks of the ideal plan, counting with Auntie Wainright's bycicle bonanza, a map, and a basket of sandwiches

Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg
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8.50
4 votes

#7 - The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg

Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002

Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a ""picnic accessory"" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.

Writer: Roy Clarke
In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream
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8.50
2 votes

#8 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream

Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2003

When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules
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8.50
4 votes

#9 - A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2008

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 think for him.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt
star
8.44
9 votes

#10 - The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/1989

Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! meanwhile, who is kissing who?

Elegy for Fallen Wellies
star
8.43
7 votes

#11 - Elegy for Fallen Wellies

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2000

After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a ""sexy"" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of white overalls provide an ideal goodbye to Compo...

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
Goodnight Sweet Ferret
star
8.43
7 votes

#12 - Goodnight Sweet Ferret

Season 30 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2009

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.

That's Not Captain Zero
star
8.43
7 votes

#13 - That's Not Captain Zero

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/1990

Our trio helps Captain Zero when his vehicle breaks down but don't reckon on him getting drunk.

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Getting Barry Higher in the World
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8.43
7 votes

#14 - Getting Barry Higher in the World

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/1989

No sooner than Seymour's spotting a kite does the trio end up building and attempting to fly their own gigantic version.

Concerto for Solo Bicycle
star
8.40
5 votes

#15 - Concerto for Solo Bicycle

Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/1993

Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwear after he collides with Compo riding his old bike.

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There Are Gypsies at the Bottom of Our Garden
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8.40
5 votes

#16 - There Are Gypsies at the Bottom of Our Garden

Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/1993

Dewhirst's "Nature Tours" are launched by Foggy after he believes he's discovered the nesting place of a giant woodpecker.

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Aladdin Gets on Your Wick
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8.40
5 votes

#17 - Aladdin Gets on Your Wick

Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/1993

After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three-man version.

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Deviations with Davenport
star
8.40
5 votes

#18 - Deviations with Davenport

Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/1997

The trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in search of wisdom.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
In Which Howard Gets Double Booked
star
8.40
5 votes

#19 - In Which Howard Gets Double Booked

Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/12/2007

Howard decides it's time to take Pearl out for a dinner to the "Fox and Duck" - so Pearl invites Nelly to come with, and Truly invites Marina to go with, now if only Howard knew about it.

The Glamour of the Uniform
star
8.38
8 votes

#20 - The Glamour of the Uniform

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/1995

Marina leaves Howard for good this time. he suspects that she has been seeing another man, and asks for the help of the trio to get her back. Foggy feels that what Howard needs is a bit of ""the glamour of the uniform"". Auntie Wainright's new established costume department might be just the perfect place to find it

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
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All That Glitters is Not Elvis
star
8.38
8 votes

#21 - All That Glitters is Not Elvis

Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2008

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.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
How Not to Cry at Weddings
star
8.38
8 votes

#22 - How Not to Cry at Weddings

Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2010

In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.

The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression
star
8.33
6 votes

#23 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/21/1990

To stop Nora taking him for granted, Compo becomes a TV star for the day doing his legendary impression.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Arts of Concealment
star
8.31
13 votes

#24 - The Arts of Concealment

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/1983

Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone-over the state of his trousers

Writer: Roy Clarke
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One of the Last Few Places Unexplored by Man
star
8.31
13 votes

#25 - One of the Last Few Places Unexplored by Man

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1982

Compo wants to take a photo, problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom

Writer: Roy Clarke

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