The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 30

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine season 30, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 30!

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: 8/14/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Goodnight Sweet Ferret
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8.20
10 votes

#1 - 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.

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In Which Romance Springs a Leak
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8.00
9 votes

#2 - In Which Romance Springs a Leak

Season 30 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2009

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

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Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat
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7.89
9 votes

#3 - Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat

Season 30 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2009

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later

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Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?
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7.89
9 votes

#4 - Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?

Season 30 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2009

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river.

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Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single-Handed?
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7.88
8 votes

#5 - Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single-Handed?

Season 30 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2009

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.

Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?
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7.78
9 votes

#6 - Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?

Season 30 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2009

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

Variations on a Theme of Father's Day
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7.73
11 votes

#7 - Variations on a Theme of Father's Day

Season 30 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2009

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

Who's That Looking Sideways at Nelly?
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7.60
10 votes

#8 - Who's That Looking Sideways at Nelly?

Season 30 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2009

Hobbo is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of diguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections.

Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch
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7.56
9 votes

#9 - Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch

Season 30 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2009

Hobbo tries to find a friend for Morton and Barry is depressed when Toby moves next door.

Writer: Roy Clarke
The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?
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7.00
1 votes

#10 - The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Season 30 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2009

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.