Last of the Summer Wine
“The BBC's longest running comedy series.”
Series Overview
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
31 Seasons • 269 Episodes
30 min per episode
1973 – 2010
Premiered: Thu, Jan 4, 1973
Roy ClarkeLatest Aired Episode
Season 31, Episode 6: “How Not to Cry at Weddings”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Series 1
7 Episodes →
Series 2
7 Episodes →
Series 3
7 Episodes →
Series 4
8 Episodes →
Series 5
7 Episodes →
Series 6
7 Episodes →
Series 7
6 Episodes →
Series 8
6 Episodes →
Series 9
12 Episodes →
Series 10
6 Episodes →
Series 11
7 Episodes →
Season 12
10 Episodes →
Series 13
6 Episodes →
Series 14
10 Episodes →
Series 15
9 Episodes →
Series 16
8 Episodes →
Series 17
10 Episodes →
Series 18
10 Episodes →
Series 19
10 Episodes →
Series 20
10 Episodes →
Series 21
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Series 22
10 Episodes →
Series 23
10 Episodes →
Series 24
10 Episodes →
Series 25
10 Episodes →
Series 26
10 Episodes →
Series 27
9 Episodes →
Series 28
10 Episodes →
Series 29
11 Episodes →
Series 30
10 Episodes →
Series 31
6 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Last Of The Summer Wine Theme And Opening Intro (1973 - 2010)
Type: Clip • Published 2024-05-27
Cast & Creators
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Peter Sallis
Clegg
Frank Thornton
Truly
Jane Freeman
Ivy
Jean Fergusson
Marina
Robert Fyfe
Howard
Juliette Kaplan
Pearl
Sarah Thomas
Glenda
Jean Alexander
Auntie Wainwright
Mike Grady
Barry
Brian Murphy
Alvin
Burt Kwouk
Entwistle
Tom Owen
Tom
Christopher Beeny
Morton Beemish
Russ Abbot
Hobbo
Josephine Tewson
Miss Davenport
Barbara Young
Stella
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Clarke
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last of the Summer Wine
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What is Last of the Summer Wine about?
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
How many seasons does Last of the Summer Wine have?
Last of the Summer Wine comprises 31 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Last of the Summer Wine?
Key cast members in Last of the Summer Wine include Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman, Jean Fergusson, Robert Fyfe.
Who created or directed Last of the Summer Wine?
Last of the Summer Wine was developed and directed by Roy Clarke.