Last of the Summer Wine (1973– )

Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.

Creator:

Roy Clarke

Stars:

Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Peter Sallis	...	Clegg (295 episodes, 1973-2010)
Jane Freeman	...	Ivy (274 episodes, 1973-2010)
Kathy Staff	...	Nora Batty (245 episodes, 1973-2008)
Robert Fyfe	...	Howard (229 episodes, 1985-2010)
Juliette Kaplan	...	Pearl (226 episodes, 1985-2010)
Jean Fergusson	...	Marina (215 episodes, 1985-2010)
Sarah Thomas	...	Glenda (215 episodes, 1986-2010)
Bill Owen	...	Compo (185 episodes, 1973-2000)
Jean Alexander	...	Auntie (168 episodes, 1988-2010)
Mike Grady	...	Barry (161 episodes, 1986-2010)
Thora Hird	...	Edie (152 episodes, 1986-2003)
Gordon Wharmby	...	Wesley (139 episodes, 1982-2002)
Frank Thornton	...	Truly (135 episodes, 1997-2010)
Stephen Lewis	...	Smiler (135 episodes, 1988-2007)

Storyline

Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.

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Plot Keywords:

elderly | senior citizen | old man | eccentric | season in title | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 1973 (UK)

Also Known As:

Den sidste sommervin

Filming Locations:

Higgin Brigg, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

By 1976 it was clear that Michael Bates was ill. The cancer which was to eventually kill him meant the strenuous walking through the hills became impossible. He was written out of the series and his noticeable gap was filled by Brian Wilde, who had already become known as Mr. Barrowclough in Porridge. Michael Bates did continue to appear in his other success, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, but died soon after.

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Quotes

[repeated line: to Glenda, when she asks a naive question]
Edie Pegden: Drink your coffee.

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Connections

Referenced in Newman and Baddiel: Live and in Pieces (1993)

User Reviews

Such a wonderful show. I laugh all the time. A feel good show!

Simply put, this show has been my favorite discovery of late and I am definitely going to try and purchase each and every one of the episodes and specials if possible.

It has really not been done justice by the other comment here. I am absolutely in love with this show.

I had no idea it has been around as long as it has. Apparently the longest running show in England and possibly most anywhere.

With good reason as you will see if you watch a couple of episodes.

These gentlemen trying to recapture their youth are so funny and endearing