The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 5

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 5!

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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Full Steam Behind
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8.06
18 votes

#1 - Full Steam Behind

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/1979

Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Flag and Further Snags
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8.00
14 votes

#2 - The Flag and Further Snags

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/1979

Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. his dream is achieved.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Earnshaw Strikes Back
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8.00
12 votes

#3 - Earnshaw Strikes Back

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/1979

Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts-Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts like the local myth Earnshaw

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Here We Go Again into the Wild Blue Yonder
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7.92
13 votes

#4 - Here We Go Again into the Wild Blue Yonder

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1979

Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
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Deep in the Heart of Yorkshire
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7.92
12 votes

#5 - Deep in the Heart of Yorkshire

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/1979

When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods their wives wonder what they're up to.

Writer: Roy Clarke
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Here We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder
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7.86
14 votes

#6 - Here We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/1979

Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Flag and Its Snag
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7.40
15 votes

#7 - The Flag and Its Snag

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1979

Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape-but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.

Directors: Sydney Lotterby
Writer: Roy Clarke