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Last of the Summer Wine Season 29 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 29 Episode Guide

Season 29

11 Episodes 2008 - 2008

Episode 1

Enter the Finger

29 mins

Barry's fitness-mad neighbour annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. When it comes to karate, however, Barry has friends who can help him even the balance.

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Episode 2

Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

29 mins

Howard dresses Tom up in racing gear, complete with helmet, and makes sure Pearl sees him so that he can use the disguise later to meet Marina - but others think he is Tom as well and Howard finds out just how busy and challenging Tom's day can be. Glenda has her own annoying neighbor to deal with.

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Episode 3

A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

29 mins

Barry's aunt asks him to take a retired vicar to lunch with some of the boys, which neither of them really wish to do ...but when the vicar runs away it becomes the most exciting luncheon ever.

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Episode 4

Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

29 mins

While Tom is cleaning out the back room he discovers a safe which Auntie has forgotten about for many years - now, not only can't she remember what's inside, but she has forgotten the combination as well! It's a good thing that Miss Davenport and Marina know a retired jewel thief.

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Episode 5

All That Glitters Is Not Elvis

29 mins

After running into a man who is convinced that not only is Elvis alive, but in the village area, Alvin decides to play a wonderful joke on Howard; Barry misplaces his boss's dog in the park.

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Episode 6

Eva's Back in Town

Howard feels that his life is in a rut and nothing exciting ever happens - until Alvin convinces an old chum, Eva, to help him play a joke on Howard, but the result is Howard going on the run.

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Episode 7

In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

29 mins

Alvin & Entwistle offer Howard advice on how to romance Pearl again; Barry helps his neighbor, Mr. Chiselhurst try to romance Miss Davenport.

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Episode 8

The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

29 mins

Howard wears bells on his legs to restore old traditions. Alvin and Entwistle go roller blading.

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Episode 9

Of Passion and Pizza

29 mins

Merv has a crush on the pizza lady, but he hasn't the nerve to ask her out; the Gang can't resist, they have to help him out - which just gets Howard into trouble.

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Episode 10

It's Never Ten Years

29 mins

Clegg and Truly tell Alvin about their old friend Compo and his escapades making an impression on Alvin's current neighbor, Nora Batty.

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Episode 11

Get Out of That, Then

29 mins

Lenny is trying out a new show business career as an escapist. The problem is he's not very good at it.

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