The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 26
Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 26!
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.
#1 - The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street
Season 26 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2005
Glenda shows Nora and Tom that she can drive just as well as her mother ever did. Howard is afraid that he his showing his age, so he goes on a quest to make his appearance more youthful (and we learn a little about he & Pearl's courting days). Smiler is longing for the woman he fell in love with during the war, so Clegg enlists the Boys to find her - but the street she used to lived on was torn down.
#2 - Who's That Mouse in the Poetry Group?
Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2005
Smiler pretends to be an intellectual in an attempt to enchant Marina. Howard, a simple thinker, wants to keep an eye on them at the poetry group without being seen so, foolishly, he goes along with Truly's idea.
#3 - Has Anyone Seen a Peruvian Wart?
Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2005
Truly, Billy and Alvin meet Mr. Crowcroft, a womanising flower arranger who is looking for love, as a warm up for him meeting Billy's sister-in-law they introduce him to Nora Batty..shortly after he leaves for a monastery in Peru.
#4 - Hermione (The Short Course)
Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2005
Norman has posted a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on his door, peaking the curiosity of the community. Smiler received a 'Dear John' letter. Barry's boss, Mr. Teasdale, bullies him into attempting to repossess a car. The men convince Howard that Pearl has hired a private detective.
#5 - The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager
Season 26 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/2005
Clegg tries to remember the name of his area manager from the Co-op in 1937. Nora and Ivy visit Auntie Wainwright. Herman Teasdale tries to get Barry to pretend to be a burglar. Marina tells Howard she can't be seen with him any more as she wants to remain true to the memory of her first love. Miss Davenport helps Entwistle fix his truck.
#6 - Watching the Clock
Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2005
Clegg climbs a tree so he can see the church clock, unfortunately he gets stuck and Truly, Alvin, Entwistle, Howard and Marina come to his rescue. Auntie Wainwright sells her cooker to Nora, Ivy, Pearl and Glenda for the church hall. The two policemen give Smiler a speeding ticket..and he only has a handcart.
#7 - The Swan Man of Ilkley
Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/2005
Lennie from the pickle factory, who has visions of sailing the canals in a swan boat, unwisely allows Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy to help him on his way. But a passing narrow boat puts paid to his dream
#8 - Available for Weddings
Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2005
After deciding to cycle down a hillside for a short-cut, Clegg ends up with a fractured foot. Smiler decides to hire out his car for weddings and Barry and Glenda go camping.
#9 - Lot Number 8
Season 26 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2005
Auntie blind buys "Lot 8" from a catalog which describes it as consisting of 4 very useful containers ... Although Auntie finds that people probably won't buy them, Truly, Tom, and Alvin find a use for them - as a derby car! Glenda is upset that Barry looks married.
#10 - Little Orphan Howard
Season 26 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/29/2005
What started as a joke takes on a life of it's own when Clegg tells Howard that he was adopted and that his real parents were dead. Alvin is very insistent that he will get a kite to fly - and finds several ways to try to get it done.