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Last of the Summer Wine Season 22 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 22 Episode Guide

Season 22

11 Episodes 2001 - 2001

Episode 1

Getting Barry's Goat

29 mins

Tom Simmonite is bored with village life. Mrs. Avery cleans out Compo's house. Barry lets Tom store a few "things" in his garage. A debt collector is looking for Tom.

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Episode 2

The Art of the Shorts Story

29 mins

Pearl makes Howard believe that he has mislaid his shorts. Barry notices that he is getting fat so Tom offers to have Mrs. Avery train him.

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Episode 3

The Missing Bus of Mrs Avery

29 mins

Howard is in a suspiciously good mood. Auntie Wainwright has minibikes for sale - they must be tested. Tom has direction deficient Mrs Avery driving a minibus for the ladies picnic outing. Glenda obsessively calls Barry.

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Episode 4

Hey, Big Vendor

29 mins

Barry becomes obsessed with his depression. Wesley invents a go anywhere hot drink dispenser which causes havoc at the church jumble sale and on the golf course.

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Episode 5

Enter the Hawk

29 mins

Auntie Wainwright takes some time off. Barry obtains a "secret suit". Pearl has a new plan to keep Howard at home.

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Episode 6

Gnome and Away

29 mins

Howard buys large gift and involves the other men in an attempt hide it from Pearl while delivering it to Marina. Glenda tells Barry that she wants a baby.

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Episode 7

A Hair of the Blonde That Bit You

Mrs Avery and Nora Batty seem to be having a cleaning competition. Pearl finds long blonde hair on Howard's clothing. Marina, hitchhiking to the coast, is picked up by Barry.

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Episode 8

A White Sweater and a Solicitor's Letter

29 mins

Barry flies a model plane. Billy buys a bow and arrows from Auntie Wainwright. A solicitor's letter arrives for the deceased Compo. Howard pretends to take an interest in tennis.

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Episode 9

Why Is Barry at an Angle?

29 mins

Pearl has Howard assembling furniture. Auntie Wainwright intends to rent out Smiler for children's parties. The men torment Barry with false stories about a client who is behind insurance payments.

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Episode 10

The Coming of the Beast

29 mins

To stave off boredom, Truly starts a rumor that a tiger is loose in the village.

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Episode 11

Potts in Pole Position

29 mins

Tom intends to to give Howard a "going fishing" excuse. Truly, Clegg and Billy meet a polar explorer with a domineering wife. Marina and Auntie Wainwright tart-up the explorer's wife. Pearl and Glenda go hunting for fishermen.

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