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Last of the Summer Wine Season 18 Episodes

  • 1973-2010
  • 31 Seasons
  • BBC Warner
  • Comedy
  • TV-PG
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A long-running British sitcom about the daily lives of a group of immature old men in Yorkshire. The group's membership changed over the years, but their attitude did not. The guys experienced a second childhood with no wives, jobs, or responsibilities. They passed the time by speculating about the lives of the other townspeople, and testing out their inventions. The initial group consisted of William "Compo" Simmonite, Norman "Cleggy" Clegg, and Cyril Blamire. Compo was born as the illegitimate son of a single mother during the aftermath of World War I, and he was apparently raised in poverty. He had a failed marriage in the 1940s, when his wife left him for a Polish expatriate. Since the 1950s, Compo had a long-term unrequited love for his neighbor Nora Batty. He continued to court her throughout the years of her marriage and in the early years of her widowhood, though Nora was a stern Northern "battleaxe". Norman was a retired lino salesman, and a widower. He recalled that he was never actually attracted to his wife, and he claimed that the experience of a loveless marriage to a verbally abusive wife put him off women for life. For most of the series, he had a cynical outlook in life, despite being the friendliest character of the group. He was also brutally honest when assessing people and situations. Norman had a fear of driving, and he suffered panic attacks when his friends forced him to drive various vehicles. Cyril was a retired corporal of the British Army and a war veteran (of World War II). He retained his military bearing in civilian life. He was snobbish and politically conservative, considering himself to belong to a higher class than his friends though they were classmates in their youth. Cyril was the first person to leave the group, determined to court his old flame. He left written instructions to the others concerning which person should serve as his replacement.

Season 18 Episode Guide

Season 18

10 Episodes 1997 - 1997

Episode 1

The Love Mobile

Auntie Wainwright sells Smiler a tandem bicycle as incentive for him to sell it to someone else. A vindictive, argumentative couple with a mobile lonely hearts office in a caravan breakdowns outside the village. Wesley, Foggy, Norman and Compo try to assist. Howard devises a new way to be alone with Marina.

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Episode 2

A Clean Sweep

Howard's fears that there may be a spider hiding in his cap affects his relationship with Marina. A lucky wedding chimney sweep is down on his luck and depressed. Foggy insists on being his manager. Norman and Compo follow along to watch.

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Episode 3

The Mysterious C.W. Northrop

Smiler has a crush on Ivy and sends a note from the heart signed with a fictitious name. The ladies morning coffee group decides to hunt down the note writer.

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Episode 4

A Double for Howard

The men take their pleasure tormenting a salesman by steering him toward women that they know will give him trouble. Howard again attempts to shake Pearl off his adulterous trail.

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Episode 5

How to Create a Monster

Pearl has confiscated Howard's bicycle. Smiler's job as lollipop man proves to be dangerous so Auntie Wainwright sells protective clothing to him. Foggy attempts to cure Norman of his Auntie-Wainwright-phobia. Barry tries to hide his new car from the in-laws.

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Episode 6

Deviations with Davenport

29 mins

Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a man writing a guide book for walkers. Foggy claims to know the area like the back of his hand, then promptly gets them completely lost. Wesley refuses to hire a minibus to transport the ladies on their outing, so he ties swiveling office chairs to an open trailer hooked to his land rover.

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Episode 7

According to the Prophet Bickerdyke

29 mins

Glenda forces Barry to ask Wesley to "listen" to the car engine. Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a man who is obsessed with an end of the world prophecy. Auntie Wainwright send Smiler out to stalk a customer that escaped her shop without purchasing anything.

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Episode 8

Next Kiss Please

29 mins

Compo bets Foggy that he can get a kiss, willing given from Nora Batty. They go to Auntie Wainwright to purchase a camera to be sure that Compo will not cheat to win the bet.

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Episode 9

Destiny and Six Bananas

29 mins

Compo convinces Nora Batty to accompany him to the Citizens Advice Bureau on a personal matter. Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a stranger who is exhausted from running through the woodland where he has seen 'something'. Foggy organises a Yorkshire safari seeking giant apes. There is something smoking in Wesley's shed.

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Episode 10

A Sidecar Named Desire

Barry is angry with Wesley for ruining his car. Howard drills a hole into Normans wall. Compo makes a deal with Auntie Wainwright for a motorcycle and side car to give Nora Batty a ride. Rumor has it that Marina has received an offer of marriage.

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