List of Last of the Summer Wine episodes - wikipedia List of Last of the Summer Wine episodes The following is an episode list for the long - running BBC One sitcom Last of the Summer Wine which was broadcast from 4 January 1973 to 29 August 2010. Contents 1 Overview 2 Episodes 2.1 Series 1 ( 1973 ) 2.2 Series 2 ( 1975 ) 2.3 Series 3 ( 1976 ) 2.4 Series 4 ( 1977 -- 78 ) 2.5 Series 5 ( 1979 ) 2.6 Series 6 ( 1981 -- 82 ) 2.7 Series 7 ( 1982 -- 83 ) 2.8 Series 8 ( 1984 -- 85 ) 2.9 Series 9 ( 1986 -- 87 ) 2.10 Series 10 ( 1988 ) 2.11 Series 11 ( 1989 ) 2.12 Series 12 ( 1990 ) 2.13 Series 13 ( 1991 ) 2.14 Series 14 ( 1992 ) 2.15 Series 15 ( 1993 ) 2.16 Series 16 ( 1995 ) 2.17 Series 17 ( 1995 ) 2.18 Series 18 ( 1996 -- 97 ) 2.19 Series 19 ( 1997 -- 98 ) 2.20 Series 20 ( 1999 ) 2.21 Series 21 ( 2000 ) 2.22 Series 22 ( 2001 ) 2.23 Series 23 ( 2002 ) 2.24 Series 24 ( 2003 ) 2.25 Series 25 ( 2004 ) 2.26 Series 26 ( 2005 ) 2.27 Series 27 ( 2006 ) 2.28 Series 28 ( 2007 ) 2.29 Series 29 ( 2008 ) 2.30 Series 30 ( 2008 -- 09 ) 2.31 Series 31 ( 2010 ) 3 Miscellaneous 4 Notes 5 References Overview The pilot episode aired as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973 and the first full series of episodes premiered on 12 November the very same year. The 31st ( and final ) series started broadcasting on 25 July 2010. Every episode was written by Roy Clarke. As of 29 August 2010 ( the very last day of transmission ), a total of around 295 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine have aired. This includes the Comedy Playhouse pilot, twenty - three Christmas Specials, two New Year Specials, and a Millennium Special a Christmas sketch and a comedy trial ( but not the 25 Year and 30 Year Documentaries ). Some of these have been regular episodes ( often held over from the previous series, or taken from the forthcoming series ), others have been dedicated festive stories. Some of these specials have also been feature - length. All episodes are 30 minutes long, unless otherwise stated. The list is by episodes ' original air dates. Series Episodes Originally aired Specials DVD release Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 7 1973 Comedy Playhouse Pilot 1973 2 September 2002 9 September 2004 7 6 April 2006 7 1976 11 March 2008 26 July 2004 6 March 2008 9 1977 - 78 Christmas Special 1977 9 September 2008 Christmas Special 1978 5 8 1979 Christmas Special 1979 6 September 2009 5 March 2007 2 January 2009 6 8 1981 - 82 Christmas Special 1981 27 April 2010 7 8 1982 - 83 Christmas Special 1982 3 March 2008 2 July 2009 Christmas Special 8 7 1984 - 85 Christmas Special 1984 9 July 2010 9 15 1986 - 87 New Years Special 1986 18 January 2011 5 May 2008 1 April 2010 Christmas Special 1986 Christmas Special 10 7 1988 Christmas Special 1988 12 April 2011 22 September 2008 3 March 2011 11 8 1989 Christmas Special 1989 12 11 1990 Christmas Special 1990 12 July 2011 26 December 2008 23 June 2011 13 7 1991 Christmas Special 1991 21 February 2012 14 10 1992 Christmas Special 1992 17 April 2012 26 October 2009 1 March 2012 15 10 1993 Christmas Special 1993 18 September 2012 16 9 1995 New Years Special 1995 16 October 2012 27 September 2010 5 July 2012 17 11 Christmas Special 1995 15 June 2004 18 11 1996 - 97 Christmas Special 15 January 2013 7 February 2011 2 January 2013 19 11 1997 - 98 Christmas Special 16 April 2013 20 10 1999 9 July 2013 26 March 2012 3 April 2013 21 11 2000 Millennium Special 2000 15 October 2013 22 11 2001 Christmas Special 2001 14 January 2014 23 April 2012 5 June 2013 23 11 2002 Christmas Special 2002 11 November 2014 24 11 2003 Christmas Special 2003 3 February 2015 29 September 2014 25 February 2015 25 11 Christmas Special 2 June 2015 26 11 2005 Christmas Special 2005 6 October 2015 5 October 2015 17 February 2016 27 10 2006 Christmas Special 2006 21 June 2016 28 10 2007 6 June 2017 16 May 2016 14 June 2017 29 11 2008 5 June 2018 30 11 2008 - 09 New Years Special 2008 N / A 15 August 2016 19 July 2017 31 6 N / A Episodes Series 1 ( 1973 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 1 ) The pilot episode, alternately known as `` The Last of the Summer Wine '' and `` Of Funerals and Fish, '' which originally premiered on the BBC 's Comedy Playhouse was included as an Extra feature on Series 31 & 32 on disc 4 which was released on 15 August 2016. Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Comedy Playhouse pilot `` Of Funerals and Fish '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 4 January 1973 ( 1973 - 01 - 04 ) 30 minutes Compo, Clegg, and Blamire go around town, discussing life and death, watching their fellow townspeople with their problems in the process. Regular series `` Short Back and Palais Glide '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 12 November 1973 ( 1973 - 11 - 12 ) 30 minutes At the library, Blamire and Clegg turn Compo upside down to rid him of evil spirits and are thrown out by Mr. Wainright. `` Inventor of the Forty Foot Ferret '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 19 November 1973 ( 1973 - 11 - 19 ) 30 minutes Blamire tries to persuade atheist Compo to visit church, and is challenged to sit there for 5 minutes without saying anything. `` Paté and Chips '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 26 November 1973 ( 1973 - 11 - 26 ) 30 minutes The trio decide to visit a local Stately Home with Compo 's nephew, Chip, and his family. 5 `` Spring Fever '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 3 December 1973 ( 1973 - 12 - 03 ) 30 minutes Nora is panic - stricken when Compo cleans his house rather than go to the library with Clegg and Blamire. 6 `` The New Mobile Trio '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 10 December 1973 ( 1973 - 12 - 10 ) 30 minutes Clegg buys a car from a man named Walter who attempted to teach a dog how to ride a bicycle. The test drive is unsuccessful when Walter collides with a tractor. 7 `` Hail Smiling Morn or Thereabouts '' James Gilbert Roy Clarke 17 December 1973 ( 1973 - 12 - 17 ) 30 minutes Blamire decides to take up photography and Clegg suggests they camp out and photograph the sunrise. Series 2 ( 1975 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 2 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 8 `` Forked Lightning '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 5 March 1975 ( 1975 - 03 - 05 ) 30 minutes After Clegg has several extremely embarrassing accidents on his bicycle, he decides to have it repaired. 9 `` Who 's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then ? '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 12 March 1975 ( 1975 - 03 - 12 ) 30 minutes Compo 's neighbour, Gloria, is emigrating to Australia, so he decides to throw her a farewell party at Sid 's Café. After borrowing a piano, Compo gets stuck up a tree. 10 `` The Changing Face of Rural Blamire '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 19 March 1975 ( 1975 - 03 - 19 ) 30 minutes Blamire decides to get a job and is hired on by ShinyGlow Products, owned by a Welshman named Oswald Green. 11 `` Some Enchanted Evening '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 26 March 1975 ( 1975 - 03 - 26 ) 30 minutes Compo 's request for `` Some Enchanted Evening '' is played on the radio, dedicated to Nora. 12 `` A Quiet Drink '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 2 April 1975 ( 1975 - 04 - 02 ) 30 minutes The trio visit the Clothier 's Arms, where one of the regular customers is a man named `` Mouse '' who is renowned for never buying a drink for anyone. 13 `` Ballad for Wind Instruments and Canoe '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 9 April 1975 ( 1975 - 04 - 09 ) 30 minutes After a man named Arnpepper falls out of his canoe, the trio help him retrieve it. They decide to buy it from him, but soon lose it after attempting to try it out. 14 `` Northern Flying Circus '' Bernard Thompson Roy Clarke 16 April 1975 ( 1975 - 04 - 16 ) 30 minutes Compo takes up motorcycling much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg and suffers a series of mishaps trying to test it out. Series 3 ( 1976 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 3 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 15 `` The Man from Oswestry '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 27 October 1976 ( 1976 - 10 - 27 ) 30 minutes Compo is depressed following Blamire 's departure. They soon receive a letter, however, asking them to help one of their old classmates, Foggy Dewhurst. 16 `` Mending Stuart 's Leg '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 3 November 1976 ( 1976 - 11 - 03 ) 30 minutes After being thrown out of the library by Mr. Wainwright, the trio go to the café to find Sid is in trouble with Ivy for not fixing the slates on the roof. 17 `` The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper '' Ray Butt Roy Clarke 10 November 1976 ( 1976 - 11 - 10 ) 30 minutes The trio, along with Sid and Ivy, crowd in Compo 's nephew, Gordon 's, van for a trip to Scarborough for the weekend. 18 `` Cheering Up Gordon '' Ray Butt Roy Clarke 17 November 1976 ( 1976 - 11 - 17 ) 30 minutes In the conclusion to the two - parter, the trio get kicked out of a church after Compo 's ferrets get loose. 19 `` The Kink in Foggy 's Niblick '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 24 November 1976 ( 1976 - 11 - 24 ) 30 minutes After a game of football, Foggy experiences a great pain and says his real forte is playing golf, although he admits he has not played since 1939. 20 `` Going to Gordon 's Wedding '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 1 December 1976 ( 1976 - 12 - 01 ) 30 minutes The trio go to Gordon 's wedding and Compo buys him an alarm clock as a wedding present. 21 `` Isometrics and After '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 8 December 1976 ( 1976 - 12 - 08 ) 30 minutes Deciding that the three of them are unfit, Foggy instructs Clegg and Compo in a method of exercise called `` isometrics. '' Series 4 ( 1977 -- 78 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 4 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series : Part I 22 `` Ferret Come Home '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 9 November 1977 ( 1977 - 11 - 09 ) 30 minutes One of Compo 's ferrets escapes into Nora 's house. Can Wally retrieve it ? 23 `` Getting on Sidney 's Wire '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 16 November 1977 ( 1977 - 11 - 16 ) 30 minutes Sid is installing a doorbell in the cafe, and the trio decide to help him. 24 `` Jubilee '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 23 November 1977 ( 1977 - 11 - 23 ) 30 minutes It is the Queen 's Silver Jubilee, and Foggy decides that the trio should help the vicar 's parade. 25 `` Flower Power Cut '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 30 November 1977 ( 1977 - 11 - 30 ) 30 minutes Clegg tries to persuades the others that flowers have feelings and will respond to music. 26 `` Who Made a Bit of a Splash in Wales Then ? '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 7 December 1977 ( 1977 - 12 - 07 ) 30 minutes Foggy is visiting a lady friend in Wales, but what will happen when Compo and Clegg intrude ? 27 `` Greenfingers '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 21 December 1977 ( 1977 - 12 - 21 ) 30 minutes Foggy is disappointed in the size of the vegetables being sold in the market, so searches out some bigger examples. Christmas special 28 `` A Merry Heatwave '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 1 January 1978 ( 1978 - 01 - 01 ) 35 minutes Nora 's brother is unlikely to see another British Christmas, but unfortunately where do you find holly in the middle of a summer heatwave. Regular series : Part II 29 `` The Bandit From Stoke - on - Trent '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 4 January 1978 ( 1978 - 01 - 04 ) 30 minutes Why has `` Laugh a Minute '' Amos Hames returned to town ? Foggy is suspicious. Christmas special 30 `` Small Tune on a Penny Wassail '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 26 December 1978 ( 1978 - 12 - 26 ) 30 minutes Christmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents. Series 5 ( 1979 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 5 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 31 `` Full Steam Behind '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 18 September 1979 ( 1979 - 09 - 18 ) 30 minutes Foggy takes Compo and Clegg to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. 32 `` The Flag and Its Snags '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 25 September 1979 ( 1979 - 09 - 25 ) 30 minutes Foggy has a plan to erect a huge flag in the hills, but first they 'll have to get the flagpole up there. 33 `` The Flag and Further Snags '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 2 October 1979 ( 1979 - 10 - 02 ) 30 minutes Foggy collects his flag, and achieves his dream... for a little while. 34 `` Deep In The Heart of Yorkshire '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 9 October 1979 ( 1979 - 10 - 09 ) 30 minutes What are Sid and Wally doing in the woods ? 35 `` Earnshaw Strikes Again '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 16 October 1979 ( 1979 - 10 - 16 ) 30 minutes Foggy upsets the others by denying the existence of the ancient Yorkshire gods. 36 `` Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 23 October 1979 ( 1979 - 10 - 23 ) 30 minutes Compo wants to impress Nora by taking up hanggliding, so the trio ask Wally to build a hangglider for them. 37 `` Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 30 October 1979 ( 1979 - 10 - 30 ) 30 minutes Wally has finished the hangglider and it 's ready to test. Christmas special 38 `` And a Dewhirst Up A Fir Tree '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 27 December 1979 ( 1979 - 12 - 27 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to start his shopping early, but is surprised the shops are n't selling Christmas cards in the summer. He then takes up an offer of buying some Christmas trees. Series 6 ( 1981 -- 82 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 6 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Christmas special 39 `` Whoops '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 December 1981 ( 1981 - 12 - 25 ) 30 minutes The trio decide to look up some old school friends, to try and recapture the spirit of Christmas from the past. Regular series 40 `` In the Service Of Humanity '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 January 1982 ( 1982 - 01 - 04 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to start up a rescue service, and Wally is a perfect customer. 41 `` Car and Garter '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 11 January 1982 ( 1982 - 01 - 11 ) 30 minutes After meeting car enthusiast Wesley Pegden, Compo volunteers to test drive his car, in order to impress Nora Batty. 42 `` The Odd Dog Men '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 January 1982 ( 1982 - 01 - 18 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to open up a dog walking service. 43 `` A Bicycle Made For Three '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 January 1982 ( 1982 - 01 - 25 ) 30 minutes After the trio ride, and crash, Clegg 's bike, they decide that they need a bike each. 44 `` One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By Man '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 February 1982 ( 1982 - 02 - 01 ) 30 minutes Compo wants to have his photograph taken in Nora Batty 's bedroom. 45 `` Serenade For Tight Jeans and Metal Detector '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 February 1982 ( 1982 - 02 - 08 ) 30 minutes Foggy persuades Compo to buy a new pair of trousers, and Clegg to buy a Metal Detector. 46 `` From Wellies To Wet Suit '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 February 1982 ( 1982 - 02 - 15 ) 30 minutes Compo buys Sid 's wet suit and, after a go at snorkeling, he is persuaded to take up water - skiing. Series 7 ( 1982 -- 83 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 7 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Christmas special 47 `` All Mod Conned '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 25 December 1982 ( 1982 - 12 - 25 ) 35 minutes Deciding to abandon the commercialised side of Christmas, Foggy books a caravan for the trio. Regular series 48 `` The Frozen Turkey Man '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 30 January 1983 ( 1983 - 01 - 30 ) 30 minutes Compo and Clegg decide that Foggy needs a woman, and they persuade a barmaid that he is a millionaire. 49 `` The White Man 's Grave '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 6 February 1983 ( 1983 - 02 - 06 ) 30 minutes Deciding that Wally needs a break from Nora, the trio decide to swap Clegg with Wally. 50 `` The Waist Land '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 13 February 1983 ( 1983 - 02 - 13 ) 30 minutes Foggy hits upon a money making idea - Selling junk food to people from the local health club. 51 `` Cheering Up Ludovic '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 20 February 1983 ( 1983 - 02 - 20 ) 30 minutes Ludovic has bought a tatty old van, but is too drunk to drive it. So it 's up to Clegg to test drive it. 52 `` The Three Astaires '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 27 February 1983 ( 1983 - 02 - 27 ) 30 minutes Foggy volunteers the trio to help out at a church concert party, but Compo ca n't resist trying on a suit of armour. 53 `` The Arts of Concealment '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 6 March 1983 ( 1983 - 03 - 06 ) 30 minutes Foggy demonstrates his army camouflage techniques, to the dismay of a group of cyclists. Christmas special 54 `` Getting Sam Home '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 December 1983 ( 1983 - 12 - 27 ) 90 minutes The lads visit Sam in hospital, and agree to help him spend one last night with his ' other woman ', Lilly Bless'er. Series 8 ( 1984 -- 85 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 8 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Christmas special 55 `` The Loxley Lozenge '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 December 1984 ( 1984 - 12 - 30 ) 30 minutes Wesley needs some help. He 's found an old racing car, and wants the lads to help him get it home. Regular series 56 `` The Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 February 1985 ( 1985 - 02 - 10 ) 30 minutes Foggy and Compo have a disagreement about the size of Nora 's feet, so they set out to find out the truth. 57 `` Keeping Britain Tidy '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 February 1985 ( 1985 - 02 - 17 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to embark upon a campaign to clean up the countryside, starting with an old mattress. 58 `` Enter The Phantom '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 February 1985 ( 1985 - 02 - 24 ) 30 minutes Compo transforms himself into ' The Phantom ', a daredevil motorcyclist. Will this impress Nora ? 59 `` Catching Digby 's Donkey '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 March 1985 ( 1985 - 03 - 03 ) 30 minutes Foggy offers to help Digby catch his Donkey. 60 `` The Woollen Mills of your Mind '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 March 1985 ( 1985 - 03 - 10 ) 30 minutes Compo comes up with yet another plan to impress Nora - entering a marathon. 61 `` Who 's Looking After The Cafe, Then ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 March 1985 ( 1985 - 03 - 17 ) 30 minutes Foggy volunteers to look after Ivy 's Cafe, while she goes out. Series 9 ( 1986 -- 87 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 9 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration New Year 's special 62 `` Uncle of the Bride '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 January 1986 ( 1986 - 01 - 01 ) 90 minutes Glenda, Edie and Wesley 's daughter, is marrying the hapless but kind - hearted Barry. Christmas special 63 `` Merry Christmas Father Christmas '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 December 1986 ( 1986 - 12 - 28 ) 35 minutes Seymour attempts to instil some magic into the festive season by dressing a reluctant Compo as Father Christmas. Regular series 64 `` Why Does Norman Clegg buy Ladies ' Stockings '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 January 1987 ( 1987 - 01 - 04 ) 30 minutes Howard persuades a reluctant Clegg to buy a pair of ladies ' stockings for Marina. After a fruitless search for oil, Seymour sets out to invent a drill. 65 `` The Heavily Reinforced Bottom '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 11 January 1987 ( 1987 - 01 - 11 ) 30 minutes Compo takes up canoeing, with disastrous results. 66 `` Dried Dates and Codfanglers '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 January 1987 ( 1987 - 01 - 18 ) 30 minutes Seymour invents a high - security door lock, which fails miserably. Compo has lost a prized possession - a date Nora Batty threw at him ! 67 `` The Really Masculine Purse '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 January 1987 ( 1987 - 01 - 25 ) 30 minutes After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse. 68 `` Who 's Feeling Ejected Then ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 February 1987 ( 1987 - 02 - 01 ) 30 minutes Seymour builds an ejector seat, which Compo is persuaded to test. 69 `` The Ice - Cream Man Cometh '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 February 1987 ( 1987 - 02 - 08 ) 30 minutes Seymour misses the good old days, and decides to promote the old tradition of bicycling ice - cream men. 70 `` Set the People Free '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 February 1987 ( 1987 - 02 - 15 ) 30 minutes Howard and Wally have both been confined to quarters, and it 's up to the trio to try to break them free. 71 `` Go With The Flow '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 February 1987 ( 1987 - 02 - 22 ) 30 minutes Seymour volunteers the trio to help the Vicar and they are assigned to sell tickets for a production of Beatrix Potter. 72 `` Jaws '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 March 1987 ( 1987 - 03 - 01 ) 30 minutes Seymour invents a new waste disposal unit for Edie. 73 `` Edie and the Automobile '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 March 1987 ( 1987 - 03 - 08 ) 30 minutes Edie is having driving lessons - no - one is safe ! 74 `` Wind Power '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 March 1987 ( 1987 - 03 - 15 ) 30 minutes Seymour invents wind - powered rollerskates. 75 `` When You take a Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 March 1987 ( 1987 - 03 - 22 ) 30 minutes Clegg receives word that an old friend has died in America. The trio relive some happy memories as a tribute. Christmas special 76 `` Big Day at Dream Acres '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 December 1987 ( 1987 - 12 - 27 ) 80 minutes There 's a big fete at Dream Acres, But why is a tramp so interested in one of the donkeys ? Series 10 ( 1988 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 10 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 77 `` The Experiment '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 October 1988 ( 1988 - 10 - 16 ) 30 minutes Compo wonders why blood rushes to your head when you 're upside down. Seymour sets up an experiment to explain. 78 `` The Treasure of the Deep '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 October 1988 ( 1988 - 10 - 23 ) 30 minutes After finding a valuable - looking object in a stream, Seymour is convinced it 's part of robbers ' swag, and sets out to recover the rest of the stolen items. 79 `` Dancing Feet '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 October 1988 ( 1988 - 10 - 30 ) 30 minutes Compo has hard skin on his feet, and in desperation, he buys a herbal remedy from a gypsy. 80 `` That Certain Smile '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 November 1988 ( 1988 - 11 - 06 ) 30 minutes Smiler is in hospital, and missing his beloved dog. The trio attempt to smuggle her into the hospital. 81 `` Downhill Racer '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 November 1988 ( 1988 - 11 - 13 ) 30 minutes Seymour would love to go skiing, but in the absence of snow, he decides they should try sliding downhill on dinner trays. 82 `` The Day of the Welsh Ferret '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 November 1988 ( 1988 - 11 - 20 ) 30 minutes The trio go to a funeral, but Compo insists on bringing along a pet ferret. Christmas special 83 `` Crums '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 December 1988 ( 1988 - 12 - 24 ) 60 minutes Barry intends to buy Glenda a water bed, the trio dress as Father Christmases for a charity event, and Howard looks for someone to guard Auntie Wainwright 's shop. Series 11 ( 1989 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 11 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 84 `` Come Back, Jack Harry Teesdale '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 October 1989 ( 1989 - 10 - 15 ) 30 minutes After getting a lift from Jack Harry Teesdale and his wife, the trio offer to help solve a marriage problem - getting their caravan into the drive. 85 `` The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 October 1989 ( 1989 - 10 - 22 ) 30 minutes Clegg is in hiding, after Nora, Ivy and the rest of the ladies, want to fix him up with a timid woman who he knew at school. 86 `` Oh Shut Up and Eat Your Choc Ice '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 October 1989 ( 1989 - 10 - 29 ) 30 minutes After knocking a bale of hay down the hill, how will they get it back into place ? 87 `` Who 's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 November 1989 ( 1989 - 11 - 05 ) 30 minutes Compo is filled with jealousy when he spots Nora with a man. 88 `` Happy Anniversary Gough And Jessie '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 November 1989 ( 1989 - 11 - 12 ) 30 minutes The lads are at the golden wedding anniversary of an old friend, and decide that it 's time for him to sample some of the other pleasures of life, away from his wife. 89 `` Getting Barry Higher in the World '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 November 1989 ( 1989 - 11 - 19 ) 30 minutes Seymour designs a kite for Compo, but does n't count on Wesley mixing the measurements up. 90 `` Three Men and a Mangle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 November 1989 ( 1989 - 11 - 23 ) 30 minutes Nora asks Compo to deliver her mangle to a friend. What can possibly go wrong ? Christmas special 91 `` What 's Santa Brought for Nora Then ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 December 1989 ( 1989 - 12 - 23 ) 50 minutes Compo is trying to earn some money to buy Nora a Christmas present. Surely Auntie Wainwright will have something suitable. Series 12 ( 1990 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 12 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 92 `` Return of the Warrior '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 September 1990 ( 1990 - 09 - 02 ) 30 minutes Compo and Clegg see Seymour off, ready to take up a post of headmaster. They then just keep missing a returning Foggy. 93 `` Come In, Sunray Major '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 September 1990 ( 1990 - 09 - 09 ) 30 minutes After a miscommunication leads to Foggy getting split up from Compo and Clegg, while out walking, he comes up with an idea - portable radios. 94 `` The Charity Balls '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 September 1990 ( 1990 - 09 - 16 ) 30 minutes Compo, Clegg, Foggy, and Howard take part in sponsored football dribble for charity. 95 `` Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 September 1990 ( 1990 - 09 - 23 ) 30 minutes Foggy has come up with another idea, bicycle polo. 96 `` That 's Not Captain Zero '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 September 1990 ( 1990 - 09 - 30 ) 30 minutes After meeting Captain Zero, the human cannonball, the trio take him to the pub while his van is fixed. 97 `` Das Welly Boot '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 7 October 1990 ( 1990 - 10 - 07 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to restore an old boat, and Compo knows who he wants to take on the first trip... Nora Batty. 98 `` The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 14 October 1990 ( 1990 - 10 - 14 ) 30 minutes After seeing an argument over a parking space, Foggy decides there must be money to be made out of car parking. 99 `` The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 October 1990 ( 1990 - 10 - 21 ) 30 minutes Compo goes on a local TV program with his Maurice Chevallier impression. 100 `` Roll On '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 October 1990 ( 1990 - 10 - 28 ) 30 minutes The trio train for a barrel rolling event. 101 `` A Landlady for Smiler '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 November 1990 ( 1990 - 11 - 04 ) 30 minutes The lads help Smiler find a new place to live. Christmas special 102 `` Barry 's Christmas '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 December 1990 ( 1990 - 12 - 27 ) 30 minutes Glenda 's so upset because Barry did n't come home the night before. The trio find him dressed as Santa Claus, under a table in the local pub Series 13 ( 1991 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 13 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 103 `` Quick, Quick, Slow '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 October 1991 ( 1991 - 10 - 18 ) 30 minutes Nora has taken Smiler in as her lodger, and Compo is depressed about it. 104 `` Give Us a Lift '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 October 1991 ( 1991 - 10 - 25 ) 30 minutes Compo is convinced the hills are getting steeper, so Foggy invents a chair lift. 105 `` Was That Nora Batty Singing ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 November 1991 ( 1991 - 11 - 01 ) 30 minutes Compo believes he can hear Nora singing, and is convinced that she and Smiler are having an affair. 106 `` Cash Flow Problems '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 November 1991 ( 1991 - 11 - 08 ) 30 minutes Compo is skint, but remembers that he 's owed money from an old schoolfriend, so the trio set off to track him down. 107 `` Passing the Earring '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 November 1991 ( 1991 - 11 - 15 ) 30 minutes Howard asks Clegg if he can return an earring to Marina. 108 `` Pole Star '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 November 1991 ( 1991 - 11 - 29 ) 30 minutes Compo is depressed because he 's too short to help Nora hang her washing line, but Foggy suggests that she 'd be impressed if he could vault up onto the wall. Christmas special 109 `` Situations Vacant '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 December 1991 ( 1991 - 12 - 22 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to start up a motorbike courier service. Series 14 ( 1992 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 14 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 110 `` By The Magnificent Thighs of Ernie Burniston '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 October 1992 ( 1992 - 10 - 25 ) 30 minutes Howard asks Clegg to deliver a birthday card to Marina, and Foggy decides that it 's time Compo got fit. 111 `` Errol Flynn Used to Have a Pair Like That '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 November 1992 ( 1992 - 11 - 01 ) 30 minutes Compo finds out that Nora likes a man in horse - riding gear. 112 `` The Phantom of the Graveyard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 November 1992 ( 1992 - 11 - 08 ) 30 minutes An old school teacher of the trio has died, so the lads are off to his funeral. 113 `` The Self - Propelled Salad Strainer '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 November 1992 ( 1992 - 11 - 15 ) 30 minutes Wesley has plans for a ride - on lawnmower. He 's going to adapt it for the purpose of cleaning windows. 114 `` Ordeal by Trousers '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 November 1992 ( 1992 - 11 - 22 ) 30 minutes Suspicious about the truthfulness of Foggy 's war stories, Compo and Clegg use an old school challenge to root out liars on him. 115 `` Happy Birthday, Howard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 November 1992 ( 1992 - 11 - 29 ) 30 minutes Marina asks Clegg to deliver a birthday present to Howard. It 'd be an easier job, if the present were n't a giant cuddly panda. 116 `` Who 's Got Rhythm ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 December 1992 ( 1992 - 12 - 06 ) 30 minutes Compo is short of money, but after a flash of inspiration ( and a visit to Auntie Wainwrights ), he becomes a one - man band. 117 `` Camera Shy '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 December 1992 ( 1992 - 12 - 13 ) 30 minutes Foggy buys a camcorder from Auntie Wainwright, and practices filming in the hills. 118 `` Wheelies '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 December 1992 ( 1992 - 12 - 20 ) 30 minutes Foggy invents a new form of transport... a giant wheel. Compo finds himself volunteered to test drive it. Christmas special 119 `` Stop That Castle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 December 1992 ( 1992 - 12 - 26 ) 30 minutes The trio visit Auntie Wainwright, to rent a bouncy castle for the Christmas parade. Series 15 ( 1993 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 15 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 120 `` How To Clear Your Pipes '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 October 1993 ( 1993 - 10 - 24 ) 30 minutes Foggy puts Compo and Clegg through an exhaustive training course that leaves them trapped inside sewer pipes. 121 `` Where There 's Smoke, There 's Barbecue '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 31 October 1993 ( 1993 - 10 - 31 ) 30 minutes The trio gets a gas grill from Auntie Wainwright, but its alarming potency brings an explosive touch to their barbecue. 122 `` The Black Widow '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 7 November 1993 ( 1993 - 11 - 07 ) 30 minutes Too much home brew at a funeral tea leaves Compo and Foggy having to rescue Clegg from the arms of an amorous widow. 123 `` Have You Got A Light Mate ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 14 November 1993 ( 1993 - 11 - 14 ) 30 minutes Smiler is selling security lights. Howard is determined to buy Marina a china shepherdess - if he can persuade Clegg to visit Auntie Wainwright 's. 124 `` Stop That Bath '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 November 1993 ( 1993 - 11 - 21 ) 30 minutes The trio finds they are involved in yet another of Howard 's schemes to get a present to Marina - this time a cast iron bath ! 125 `` Springing Smiler '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 November 1993 ( 1993 - 11 - 28 ) 30 minutes Smiler is sick of living in misery with Nora Batty and will hand over 50 quid to anyone who will help him move out and live in misery someplace else. 126 `` Concerto For Solo Bicycle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 December 1993 ( 1993 - 12 - 05 ) 30 minutes Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwear after he collides with Compo riding his old bike. 127 `` There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our Garden '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 December 1993 ( 1993 - 12 - 12 ) 30 minutes Dewhirst 's `` Nature Tours '' are launched by Foggy after he believes he 's discovered the nesting place of a giant woodpecker. 128 `` Aladdin Gets On Your Wick '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 December 1993 ( 1993 - 12 - 19 ) 30 minutes After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three - man version. Christmas special 129 `` Welcome to Earth '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 December 1993 ( 1993 - 12 - 27 ) 30 minutes The trio join Darren 's friend in expecting a visitation from outer space ( or maybe even Huddersfield ). Series 16 ( 1995 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 16 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration New Year 's special 130 `` The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 January 1995 ( 1995 - 01 - 01 ) 60 minutes After Wesley almost runs over Billy Ingleton. Foggy gets to prove his talents as a concert promoter. Regular series 131 `` The Glory Hole '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 January 1995 ( 1995 - 01 - 08 ) 30 minutes While out in the hills one day, Foggy sees a hole in the road that reminds him of a World War II slit trench. 132 `` Adopted by a Stray '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 January 1995 ( 1995 - 01 - 15 ) 30 minutes The trio meet Mr Broadbent, who is giving up everything to find the wilderness. 133 `` The Defeat of the Stoneworm '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 January 1995 ( 1995 - 01 - 22 ) 30 minutes Howard says he has stoneworm in his cellar, so the trio try to convince everyone that stoneworm are real. 134 `` Once in a Moonlit Junkyard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 January 1995 ( 1995 - 01 - 29 ) 30 minutes Compo has a visit from a mysterious motorcyclist and eventually realises it could be Babs, one of his old girlfriends. 135 `` The Space Ace '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 February 1995 ( 1995 - 02 - 05 ) 30 minutes Stanley Pocklington is training to be an astronaut, but when he gets drunk, Foggy devises a whole training programme for him. 136 `` The Most Powerful Eyeballs in West Yorkshire '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 February 1995 ( 1995 - 02 - 12 ) 30 minutes The trio have a go at hypnotherapy to help Howard take control over Pearl, but Foggy ends up hypnotising himself. 137 `` The Dewhursts of Ogleby Hall '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 February 1995 ( 1995 - 02 - 19 ) 30 minutes Foggy believes he could be related to the Dewhursts of Ogleby Hall. Compo buys Nora Batty a hat. 138 `` The Sweet Smell of Excess '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 February 1995 ( 1995 - 02 - 26 ) 30 minutes Compo uses his bed as a trampoline to get up to Nora Batty 's window, but ends up getting stuck in the bed springs. Series 17 ( 1995 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 17 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 139 `` Leaving Home Forever or Till Teatime '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 September 1995 ( 1995 - 09 - 03 ) 30 minutes This time it 's for real : Howard 's had enough of Pearl and decides to leave home forever. 140 `` Bicycle Bonanza '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 September 1995 ( 1995 - 09 - 10 ) 30 minutes The trio hire some bicycles from Auntie Wainwright and have an `` off - road '' ride through the hills. 141 `` The Glamour of the Uniform '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 September 1995 ( 1995 - 09 - 17 ) 30 minutes When Marina 's affections turn to a traffic policeman, and boyhood bully, Foggy takes Howard under his wing to help him win her back. 142 `` The First Human Being to Ride a Hill '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 September 1995 ( 1995 - 09 - 24 ) 30 minutes Pearl has confiscated Howard 's bicycle, so Wesley builds him a new `` secret '' one. 143 `` Captain Clutterbuck 's Treasure '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 October 1995 ( 1995 - 10 - 01 ) 30 minutes The trio meet Lieutenant Commander Willoughby who tells them all about the famous Yorkshire pirate, Captain Clutterbuck. 144 `` Desperate for a Duffield '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 October 1995 ( 1995 - 10 - 08 ) 30 minutes Compo tries to find one of his old girlfriends, Audrey Duffield but after hearing she moved to Canada, he decides to stay with Nora Batty. 145 `` The Suit That Turned Left '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 October 1995 ( 1995 - 10 - 15 ) 30 minutes The trio meet a man who wants to find the centre of magnetism in Yorkshire. 146 `` Beware of the Elbow '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 October 1995 ( 1995 - 10 - 22 ) 30 minutes The trio meet a man who wants to show the world that he likes fat people & obesity and that he is dead against slimming and weight loss. 147 `` The Thing in Wesley 's Shed '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 October 1995 ( 1995 - 10 - 29 ) 30 minutes Just what is the secret invention that Wesley has built ? The trio try to find out. 148 `` Brushes at Dawn '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 November 1995 ( 1995 - 11 - 05 ) 30 minutes Compo is shocked to find Nora Batty in a cupboard with another man, and so he challenges him to a duel. Christmas special 149 `` A Leg up for Christmas '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 December 1995 ( 1995 - 12 - 25 ) 60 minutes While trying to get himself fit for Christmas, Howard ends up with a broken leg and ca n't leave the house. Series 18 ( 1996 -- 97 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 18 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Christmas special 150 `` Extra ! Extra ! '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 December 1996 ( 1996 - 12 - 29 ) 45 minutes When the trio persistently interrupt spoof horror film in the area, the director has them recruited as extras, and they soon find they are in good company. Regular series 151 `` The Love Mobile '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 April 1997 ( 1997 - 04 - 20 ) 30 minutes A mobile dating agency is in the area and Smiler has a date with the owner 's wife. 152 `` A Clean Sweep '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 April 1997 ( 1997 - 04 - 27 ) 30 minutes An unlucky chimney sweep is in town and Foggy finds him a good old fashioned chimney to sweep. 153 `` The Mysterious C.W. Northrop '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 May 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 05 ) 30 minutes Smiler has a crush on Ivy, but pretends it 's C.W. Northrop so Ivy wo n't know it 's him. 154 `` A Double For Howard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 11 May 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 11 ) 30 minutes The trio help Howard to find somebody who might look like him from a distance to stand in for him on his date with Marina. 155 `` How To Create A Monster '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 May 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 18 ) 30 minutes Foggy decides to train Smiler to help him become more confident and lose his deepest fears. 156 `` Deviations With Davenport '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 May 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 25 ) 30 minutes The trio meet Mr. Davenport, a hapless hiker who aspires to write a guidebook, but Foggy gets them completely lost. 157 `` According To The Prophet Bickerdyke '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 June 1997 ( 1997 - 06 - 01 ) 30 minutes The prophet Bickerdyke has predicted that the world is coming to an end. Clegg wonders if this information should be trusted. 158 `` Next Kiss Please '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 June 1997 ( 1997 - 06 - 08 ) 30 minutes Foggy bets that Nora Batty will kiss Compo by the end of the day. 159 `` Destiny And Six Bananas '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 June 1997 ( 1997 - 06 - 15 ) 30 minutes A mysterious beast has been spotted in the woods. The trio & Wesley try to capture it. 160 `` A Sidecar Named Desire '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 June 1997 ( 1997 - 06 - 22 ) 30 minutes Compo hires a motorbike and sidecar from Auntie Wainwright and takes Nora Batty for a ride in it. Series 19 ( 1997 -- 98 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 19 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Christmas special 161 `` There Goes the Groom '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 December 1997 ( 1997 - 12 - 28 ) 60 minutes Barry is best man at a friend 's wedding, but when the groom does n't want to get married, Truly, Compo & Clegg try to convince him of the advantages of a good married life. Regular series 162 `` Beware of the Oglethorpe '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 January 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 04 ) 30 minutes Compo, Clegg and Truly run into a tired, gloomy old school chum, Coggy Duckworth. 163 `` Tarzan of the Towpath '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 11 January 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 11 ) 30 minutes The trio ends up rolling down a hill but their age proves to speak louder than their will for adventure. 164 `` Truly and the Hole Truth '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 January 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 19 ) 30 minutes Truly becomes jealous of people who get their picture in the paper for performing selfless acts of bravery. 165 `` Oh Howard, We Should Get One of Those '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 January 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 25 ) 30 minutes Wesley 's new creation meets with great success -- particularly with Compo -- who wants to be the first one to try it. 166 `` The Suit That Attracts Blondes '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 February 1998 ( 1998 - 02 - 01 ) 30 minutes Glenda gives one of Barry 's old suits to the jumble sale, because she thinks it attracts blondes. 167 `` The Only Diesel - Powered Saxophone in Captivity '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 February 1998 ( 1998 - 02 - 08 ) 30 minutes Barry buys a new saxophone from Auntie Wainwright. Glenda does n't let him play indoors, so he has to find a spot outside to practise. 168 `` Perfection - Thy Name is Ridley '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 February 1998 ( 1998 - 02 - 15 ) 30 minutes When the local ladies start to gain some interest for a man named Walter Ridley, it 's up for the trio to try to find out why. 169 `` Nowhere Particular '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 February 1998 ( 1998 - 02 - 22 ) 30 minutes Howard buys a new van, as part of his new scheme to be left in peace with Marina. 170 `` From Audrey Nash to the Widow Dilhooley '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 March 1998 ( 1998 - 03 - 01 ) 30 minutes Truly hears an old girlfriend of his is coming back to town, and he tries to meet her dressed as he was the last time they saw each other. 171 `` Support Your Local Skydiver '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 March 1998 ( 1998 - 03 - 08 ) 30 minutes Compo finds out that Nora Batty is getting post cards sent from the Canary Islands. Series 20 ( 1999 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 20 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 172 `` The Pony Set '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 April 1999 ( 1999 - 04 - 18 ) 30 minutes Compo decides to take up horse riding to impress Nora Batty, and it 's up to Clegg and Truly to help him thanks to Auntie Wainwright 's special horse - riding promotion. 173 `` How Errol Flynn Discovered the Scar of Nora Batty '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 April 1999 ( 1999 - 04 - 25 ) 30 minutes The trio come across Billy Hardcastle, a man who believes he is a direct descendant of Robin Hood. 174 `` Who 's Thrown her Tom Cruise Photos Away ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 May 1999 ( 1999 - 05 - 02 ) 30 minutes Marina finally gets fed up with Howard and swears off men entirely. 175 `` What 's Happened to Barry 's Nose ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 May 1999 ( 1999 - 05 - 16 ) 30 minutes Truly tries to help Barry become more confident, but things turn nasty leading to some damage to Barry 's nose. 176 `` Optimism in the Housing Market '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 May 1999 ( 1999 - 05 - 23 ) 30 minutes Smiler injures his foot while selling door to door for Auntie Wainwright. 177 `` Will Barry go Septic Listening to Classical Music ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 May 1999 ( 1999 - 05 - 30 ) 30 minutes Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes. 178 `` Beware the Vanilla Slice '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 June 1999 ( 1999 - 06 - 06 ) 30 minutes Compo tries to revive interest in the childhood game of `` thumpy - dub '' and Truly tries to sell his useless lawn - mower. 179 `` Howard Throws a Wobbler '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 June 1999 ( 1999 - 06 - 13 ) 30 minutes Howard seethes with jealousy when he becomes positive that Pearl is having an affair. 180 `` The Phantom Number 14 Bus '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 June 1999 ( 1999 - 06 - 20 ) 30 minutes Truly investigates the curious case of ' The Phantom Number 14 Bus ' which disappeared between stops. 181 `` Ironing Day '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 June 1999 ( 1999 - 06 - 20 ) 30 minutes Smiler gets drunk and adventurous on Auntie Wainwright 's homemade wine, and Truly and Compo attempt to keep him under control. Series 21 ( 2000 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 21 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Millennium Special 182 `` Last Post and Pigeon '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 January 2000 ( 2000 - 01 - 02 ) 60 minutes Compo is selected to travel to France with a group of local WWII veterans, only to have the offer withdrawn when the organisers realise how scruffy he looks. Regular series 183 `` Lipstick and Other Problems '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 April 2000 ( 2000 - 04 - 02 ) 30 minutes When Glenda finds Barry covered in lipstick he needs assistance from the trio to explain it away. 184 `` Under the Rug '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 April 2000 ( 2000 - 04 - 09 ) 30 minutes Clegg finds himself having to model Howard 's new wig after Pearl becomes suspicious. 185 `` Magic and the Morris Minor '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 April 2000 ( 2000 - 04 - 16 ) 30 minutes The trio finds a married couple stranded in a field trying to contact ancient civilizations with a Morris Minor hubcap. 186 `` Elegy for Fallen Wellies '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 April 2000 ( 2000 - 04 - 23 ) 30 minutes Nora, in `` sexy '' costume for a church pageant, takes a dare from Ivy to call Compo 's bluff and present herself on his doorstep. 187 `` Surprise at Throstlenest '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 April 2000 ( 2000 - 04 - 30 ) 30 minutes Clegg and Truly find out a few unexpected things about Compo as they take his ferrets to their new home. 188 `` Just a Small Funeral '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 7 May 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 07 ) 30 minutes As the funeral approaches, Compo 's lady friend Regina is in desperate need of an appropriate dress. 189 `` From Here to Paternity '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 14 May 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 14 ) 30 minutes Nora intercepts a letter from Compo 's son, Tom, who Compo did n't know about until shortly before he died. 190 `` Some Vans Can Make you Deaf '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 May 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 21 ) 30 minutes While others unite in the effort to repair his tatty van, Tom does his best to avoid lifting a finger to help. 191 `` Waggoner 's Roll '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 May 2000 ( 2000 - 05 - 28 ) 30 minutes Tom decides Babs is destined for showbiz, even though Babs herself wants nothing to do with it. Tom manages to get his niece, Babs, on the road to stardom with a lunchtime booking at a pub. 192 `` I Did n't Know Barry Could Play '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 June 2000 ( 2000 - 06 - 04 ) 30 minutes Picking up `` music '' for Babs turns out to be a deceptively simple - sounding task for Clegg, Truly and Barry. Series 22 ( 2001 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 22 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 193 `` Getting Barry 's Goat '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 April 2001 ( 2001 - 04 - 01 ) 30 minutes Barry tries to return Tom 's goat after it has been left in his garage. 194 `` The Art of the Shorts Story '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 April 2001 ( 2001 - 04 - 08 ) 30 minutes Howard gets into a panic when he can not find his shorts and is questioned about them by Pearl. 195 `` The Missing Bus of Mrs. Avery '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 April 2001 ( 2001 - 04 - 15 ) 30 minutes Howard is cheerful and Pearl is suspicious. Mrs. Avery is flustered to drive the ladies on their outing. 196 `` Hey ! Big Vendor '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 April 2001 ( 2001 - 04 - 22 ) 30 minutes Wesley 's latest invention should prove a big hit at the jumble sale, if only the rude noises it makes could be quietened down ! 197 `` Enter the Hawk '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 April 2001 ( 2001 - 04 - 29 ) 30 minutes Barry is interested in a pinstripe suit that he feels will help him look like managerial material. 198 `` Gnome and Away '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 May 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 06 ) 30 minutes Howard recruits Truly and Clegg to hide his latest gift for Marina until he can give it to her. 199 `` A Hair of the Blonde That Bit You '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 May 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 13 ) 30 minutes Pearl finds a single blonde hair on one of Howard 's shirts. 200 `` A White Sweater and a Solicitor 's Letter '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 May 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 20 ) 30 minutes A solicitor 's letter arrives, addressed to Compo. Is it good or bad news ? 201 `` Why is Barry at an Angle ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 May 2001 ( 2001 - 05 - 27 ) 30 minutes Barry has the undesirable task of collecting on a customer 's late payment. 202 `` The Coming of the Beast '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 June 2001 ( 2001 - 06 - 03 ) 30 minutes Wesley 's new toy gives Barry a chance to prove his usefulness in overalls. Christmas special 203 `` Potts in Pole Position '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 December 2001 ( 2001 - 12 - 30 ) 30 minutes Truly, Clegg and Billy meet a polar explorer with a domineering wife. Series 23 ( 2002 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 23 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 204 `` A Brief Excursion in the Fast Lane '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 January 2002 ( 2002 - 01 - 06 ) 30 minutes Glenda begins to worry when Barry becomes interested in a life in the fast lane. 205 `` The Mystical Squeak of Howard 's Bicycle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 January 2002 ( 2002 - 01 - 13 ) 30 minutes Howard seeks a way to deal with a psychic phenomenon. 206 `` Mervyn Would be Proud '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 January 2002 ( 2002 - 01 - 20 ) 30 minutes A dedicated groupie follows Billy, who stages a moving demonstration of his inherited skill with a bow and arrow. 207 `` The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 January 2002 ( 2002 - 01 - 27 ) 30 minutes When Howard leaves some picnic items at Clegg 's for safekeeping he fails to mention that it includes Marina. 208 `` Beware of the Hot Dog '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 February 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 03 ) 30 minutes Wesley brings culinary ingenuity to the Yorkshire wilderness as Howard decides to surveil Pearl and Ros during their day out. 209 `` In Search of Childlike Joy and the Farthest... '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 February 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 10 ) 30 minutes Both a reluctant Smiler and the police feel the need for speed, and Barry 's legs may hold the key to the trio 's enlightenment. 210 `` A Chaise Longue Too Far '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 February 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 17 ) 30 minutes Barry 's rejected romantic gift becomes the only method by which Howard can counter Marina 's ultimatum. 211 `` Exercising Father 's Bicycle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 February 2002 ( 2002 - 02 - 24 ) 30 minutes After successfully dodging a bill collector, Tom learns of the storied past of Compo 's bicycle and wishes to help the legend live on. 212 `` Sadly, Madly, Bradley '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 March 2002 ( 2002 - 03 - 03 ) 30 minutes Billy must spend the day with his brother - in - law Bradley, who ca n't stop spreading around his gloomy mood. 213 `` It All Began With an Old Volvo Headlamp '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 March 2002 ( 2002 - 03 - 10 ) 30 minutes The trio latches on to the distraught Kevin, who in response to his being dumped by his girlfriend, wants to become a `` Wise Man of the Woods ''. Christmas special 214 `` A Musical Passing for a Miserable Muscroft '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 December 2002 ( 2002 - 12 - 29 ) 30 minutes Billy Ingleton has acquired a mobile pipe organ, the use of which the ladies feel appropriate for a charity pageant. Series 24 ( 2003 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 24 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 215 `` The Lair of the Cat Creature '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 January 2003 ( 2003 - 01 - 05 ) 30 minutes A new adventurer lands in town, eager to make a name for himself ; luckily for him, the trio has in mind a heroic test of mettle. 216 `` Ancient Eastern Wisdom : An Introduction '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 January 2003 ( 2003 - 01 - 12 ) 30 minutes Truly and Clegg meet an inscrutable bearer of ancient Eastern wisdom whom they recruit to help Tom deal with the repo man. 217 `` A Pick - Up of the Later Ming Dynasty '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 January 2003 ( 2003 - 01 - 19 ) 30 minutes After helping Entwistle fix his truck, the trio are recruited to lay hands on Smiler 's cart. 218 `` The Secret Birthday of Norman Clegg '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 January 2003 ( 2003 - 01 - 26 ) 30 minutes Clegg wants to celebrate his birthday as quietly as possible, so he goes to pieces when everybody in the village is dressed for a celebration. 219 `` In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 February 2003 ( 2003 - 02 - 02 ) 30 minutes An old schoolmate 's preparations for global warming are hampered by a drunk girlfriend and one very nervous driver. 220 `` The Miraculous Curing of Old Goff Helliwell '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 February 2003 ( 2003 - 02 - 09 ) 30 minutes Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum. 221 `` The Frenchies are Coming '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 February 2003 ( 2003 - 02 - 23 ) 30 minutes Billy assembles a band of archers to defend against French invaders, and Pearl finds a way to keep tabs on Howard 's comings and goings. 222 `` The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 March 2003 ( 2003 - 03 - 02 ) 30 minutes The trio are on the hunt for a green - fingered man whose reputation as a ladies ' man has bred contempt among his old flames. 223 `` The Second Husband and the Showgirls '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 March 2003 ( 2003 - 03 - 09 ) 30 minutes Curiosity abounds when the new husband of the former Mrs. Truelove arrives in town. 224 `` All of a Florrie '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 March 2003 ( 2003 - 03 - 16 ) 30 minutes Everyone lends a hand in helping Truly rid himself of an old next - door neighbour with misguided affections. Christmas special 225 `` A Short Blast of Fred Astaire '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 December 2003 ( 2003 - 12 - 21 ) 30 minutes Preparations for the Christmas concert are in full swing, but some of the assembled acts lack confidence. Series 25 ( 2004 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 25 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 226 `` Jurassic - No Parking '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 February 2004 ( 2004 - 02 - 08 ) 30 minutes Barry wins a contest and receives more prize than Glenda can handle. 227 `` The General 's Greatest Battle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 February 2004 ( 2004 - 02 - 15 ) 30 minutes Clegg, Truly, and the others end up destroying a mannequin that is supposed to ride with Nora in the holiday float. 228 `` Spores '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 February 2004 ( 2004 - 02 - 29 ) 30 minutes Truly and Billy aid a woman in finding her `` Lionel '' while Alvin tries to get a photograph of Nora Batty. 229 `` Happy Birthday Robin Hood '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 7 March 2004 ( 2004 - 03 - 07 ) 30 minutes When he sees Marina wearing a wedding dress and being driven through town, Howard becomes distraught. 230 `` Who 's That With Barry and Glenda ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 14 March 2004 ( 2004 - 03 - 14 ) 30 minutes Glenda is concerned about Barry and his suitcase, and decides to follow him to see if another woman is involved. 231 `` An Apple a Day '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 March 2004 ( 2004 - 03 - 21 ) 30 minutes Nora Batty informs Alvin that he has volunteered to take some old - timers out for the day. 232 `` Barry Becomes a Psychopathic Killer '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 March 2004 ( 2004 - 03 - 28 ) 30 minutes Smiler needs to get rid of an unwanted admirer who thinks he has money. Clegg, and then Barry, are recruited to dampen her enthusiasm. 233 `` Things To Do When Your Wife Runs Off... '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 4 April 2004 ( 2004 - 04 - 04 ) 30 minutes Barry unwittingly becomes the friend of a lonely man whose wife has deserted him. 234 `` Beware of Laughing at Nora 's Hats '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 11 April 2004 ( 2004 - 04 - 11 ) 30 minutes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy unite to help end a long running feud between Nora and Audrey Craig. 235 `` Yours Truly - If You 're Not Careful '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 April 2004 ( 2004 - 04 - 18 ) 30 minutes Truly thinks his ex-wife the `` former Mrs Truelove '' is keen to get in touch with him and visit. Christmas special 236 `` Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 December 2004 ( 2004 - 12 - 19 ) 30 minutes Truly, Alvin, and Billy Hardcastle scheme to match the notoriously woman - shy Clegg up with a widow. Series 26 ( 2005 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 26 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 237 `` The Swan Man of Ilkley '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 March 2005 ( 2005 - 03 - 13 ) 30 minutes A stranger is planning to float to Ilkley using an inflatable swan and it 's up to Entwistle to ensure the man completes his journey. 238 `` Watching the Clock '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 March 2005 ( 2005 - 03 - 20 ) 30 minutes Clegg climbs an old tree to prove that the town clock from a nearby village can be seen from its height. 239 `` Has Anyone Seen a Peruvian Wart ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 March 2005 ( 2005 - 03 - 27 ) 30 minutes Nora Batty finds herself the target of a notorious womaniser after she garners his attention with her baked goods. 240 `` Hermione ( The Short Course ) '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 April 2005 ( 2005 - 04 - 10 ) 30 minutes A `` Do Not Disturb '' sign on Clegg 's door rouses curiosity and worry among his friends ; Smiler finds himself yearning for a lost love. 241 `` Who 's That Mouse in the Poetry Group ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 April 2005 ( 2005 - 04 - 17 ) 30 minutes In an attempt to improve his appeal, Smiler transforms himself into an `` intellectual '' to both Marina 's delight and Howard 's chagrin. 242 `` Available for Weddings '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 April 2005 ( 2005 - 04 - 24 ) 30 minutes After Clegg breaks his leg attempting a steep hill, the Yorkshire countryside becomes a test track for Truly 's experimental studded bicycle tyres. 243 `` The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 May 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 01 ) 30 minutes When Smiler tells the boys about the `` girl who got away '', they venture out to track her down and play Cupid. 244 `` The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 May 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 08 ) 30 minutes Truly heads a search for a manager Clegg worked under in his youth, finding that even the tyrannous can harbour virtue. 245 `` Lot Number 8 '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 May 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 15 ) 30 minutes Auntie Wainwright acquires a mystery parcel at an auction and sends Tom and Smiler to pick it up. 246 `` Little Orphan Howard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 May 2005 ( 2005 - 05 - 29 ) 30 minutes Howard falls into a depression after Clegg devilishly convinces him that he 's an orphan. Christmas special 247 `` Merry Entwistle and Jackson Day '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 18 December 2005 ( 2005 - 12 - 18 ) 30 minutes Auntie Wainwright dresses Smiler as Father Christmas and Tom as an elf. Series 27 ( 2006 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 27 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 248 `` Follow That Bottle '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 March 2006 ( 2006 - 03 - 05 ) 30 minutes Intrigued by a note in a bottle floating down the river, Clegg, Truly, Billy and Alvin recruit Entwistle to help them intercept it. 249 `` How To Remove A Cousin '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 March 2006 ( 2006 - 03 - 12 ) 30 minutes Truly, Billy and Alvin join forces to help Clegg encourage his overbearing cousin to go home. 250 `` Has Anyone Seen Barry 's Midlife Crisis ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 March 2006 ( 2006 - 03 - 19 ) 30 minutes As Barry frets to Glenda about wanting a mid-life crisis, the foursome attempts to break Howard out of his 24 - hour house arrest. 251 `` The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 March 2006 ( 2006 - 03 - 26 ) 30 minutes Billy 's expertise in all things outdoors is called into question, and Barry acquires the services of Tom and Smiler in an attempt to impress the Captain. 252 `` Barry In Danger From Reading and Aunt Jessie '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 April 2006 ( 2006 - 04 - 02 ) 30 minutes Alvin devises a scheme to spark Nora 's jealousy ; meanwhile, Barry 's trip to the library might end up put him off reading entirely. 253 `` Who 's That Merry Man with Billy, Then ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 April 2006 ( 2006 - 04 - 09 ) 30 minutes Billy is excited after learning he has recruited a new member for his Merry Men 254 `` Who 's That Talking To Lenny ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 April 2006 ( 2006 - 04 - 16 ) 30 minutes Lenny hears a voice from above and decides he must wait patiently for more information. The gang makes sure he is well equipped to receive messages. 255 `` Oh Look ! Mitzi 's Found Her Mummy '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 April 2006 ( 2006 - 04 - 23 ) 30 minutes Howard agrees to look after a friend 's dog but soon passes the job on to Clegg, in whose hands the dog inexplicably becomes ferocious. 256 `` Plenty Of Room In The Back '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 30 April 2006 ( 2006 - 04 - 30 ) 30 minutes When Smiler and Tom go to collect Auntie Wainright 's new company vehicle, they find it certainly has `` plenty of room in the back ''. But is it really up to the job ? Christmas special 257 `` A Tale of Two Sweaters '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 28 December 2006 ( 2006 - 12 - 28 ) 30 minutes When Howard is given sweaters by both Pearl and Marina he is forced to master the art of quick changing in order to stay out of trouble. Series 28 ( 2007 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 28 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 258 `` The Second Stag Night of Doggy Wilkinson '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 July 2007 ( 2007 - 07 - 15 ) 30 minutes An old friend -- Doggy -- is getting remarried and invites Clegg, Truly, Alvin, Entwistle and Howard to his stag night at a local inn. 259 `` What Happened to the Horse ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 July 2007 ( 2007 - 07 - 29 ) 30 minutes When Alvin observes that a particular strip of woodland looks as if it could be haunted, they soon convince him of its authenticity. 260 `` Variations on a Theme of Road Rage '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 5 August 2007 ( 2007 - 08 - 05 ) 30 minutes Howard purchases a used car, not knowing that the previous owner still has a claim to it. 261 `` In Which Howard Gets Double Booked '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 12 August 2007 ( 2007 - 08 - 12 ) 30 minutes Howard agrees to take Pearl out on the same night that he 's promised to take Marina out as well. 262 `` Will the Nearest Alien Please Come In '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 August 2007 ( 2007 - 08 - 19 ) 30 minutes Truly and Alvin look for alien life. 263 `` Elegy for Small Creature... '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 August 2007 ( 2007 - 08 - 26 ) 30 minutes Clegg reluctantly agrees to let Howard bring his new bicycle in to his house out of sight from Pearl, but is dismayed when he finds that it is a track bike. 264 `` The Crowcroft Challenge '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2 September 2007 ( 2007 - 09 - 02 ) 30 minutes Alvin and Howard agree to take up the Crowcroft Challenge, not realizing what it entails. 265 `` Must Be Good Dancer '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 9 September 2007 ( 2007 - 09 - 09 ) 30 minutes Alvin, Tom and Truly try to persuade Smiler to dance. 266 `` In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left... '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 16 September 2007 ( 2007 - 09 - 16 ) 30 minutes Howard bumps into an old flame. 267 `` Sinclair and the Wormley Witches '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 23 September 2007 ( 2007 - 09 - 23 ) 30 minutes Sinclair wants to be exorcised but does n't bargain for Smiler doing the exorcising. Series 29 ( 2008 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 29 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 268 `` Enter The Finger '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 June 2008 ( 2008 - 06 - 22 ) 30 minutes Barry 's fitness - mad neighbour annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. 269 `` Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 June 2008 ( 2008 - 06 - 29 ) 30 minutes Howard decides to disguise himself from Pearl but discovers it is not as easy as he thought. 270 `` A Short Introduction To Cooper 's Rules '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 6 July 2008 ( 2008 - 07 - 06 ) 30 minutes Just as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day. 271 `` Is Jeremy Quite Safe ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 13 July 2008 ( 2008 - 07 - 13 ) 30 minutes A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Miss Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France. 272 `` All That Glitters Is Not Elvis '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 20 July 2008 ( 2008 - 07 - 20 ) 30 minutes When Alvin and Entwistle see Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis is still alive, they feel a duty to help the King make an appearance. 273 `` Eva 's Back In Town '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 27 July 2008 ( 2008 - 07 - 27 ) 30 minutes Eva, an old acquaintance of Alvin 's makes an appearance, and proves to be just the woman to make Howard 's life more complicated. 274 `` In Which Romance Is n't Dead - Just Incompetent '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 August 2008 ( 2008 - 08 - 03 ) 30 minutes Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. 275 `` The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard 's Eyes '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 August 2008 ( 2008 - 08 - 10 ) 30 minutes Howard discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact ' certain acquaintances ', and quite openly, too - morris dancing bells. 276 `` Of Passion And Pizza '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 August 2008 ( 2008 - 08 - 17 ) 30 minutes Mervyn is deeply in love with ' Her ' at the pizza take - away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself. 277 `` It 's Never Ten Years '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 August 2008 ( 2008 - 08 - 24 ) 30 minutes Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them, thus teaching Alvin a thing or two. 278 `` Get Out Of That, Then '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 31 August 2008 ( 2008 - 08 - 31 ) 30 minutes Lenny, heavily - chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic. Series 30 ( 2008 -- 09 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 30 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration New Year 's special 279 `` I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 31 December 2008 ( 2008 - 12 - 31 ) 30 minutes Retired milkman Luther ' Hobbo ' Hobdyke calls upon his MI5 experience to form a band of reluctant volunteers, to react to any emergency. Regular series 280 `` Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 19 April 2009 ( 2009 - 04 - 19 ) 30 minutes Hobbo discovers that Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do, but find him a good friend. 281 `` The Mother of All Mistakes -- Or Is It ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 26 April 2009 ( 2009 - 04 - 26 ) 30 minutes Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother. 282 `` Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single Handed ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 3 May 2009 ( 2009 - 05 - 03 ) 30 minutes Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. 283 `` Who 's That Looking Sideways At Nelly ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 10 May 2009 ( 2009 - 05 - 10 ) 30 minutes Hobbo discovers the danger of exercising when his neck locks solid while doing some simple head movements. 284 `` Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 17 May 2009 ( 2009 - 05 - 17 ) 30 minutes Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. 285 `` Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 24 May 2009 ( 2009 - 05 - 24 ) 30 minutes When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella. 286 `` Will Randolph Make a Good Impression ? '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 31 May 2009 ( 2009 - 05 - 31 ) 30 minutes Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella 's life. 287 `` In Which Romance Springs A Leak '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 7 June 2009 ( 2009 - 06 - 07 ) 30 minutes Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone. 288 `` Variations On A Theme Of Father 's Day '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 14 June 2009 ( 2009 - 06 - 14 ) 30 minutes In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl. 289 `` Goodnight Sweet Ferret '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 21 June 2009 ( 2009 - 06 - 21 ) 30 minutes Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit an old friend who needs help. Series 31 ( 2010 ) Main article : Last of the Summer Wine ( series 31 ) Episode Title Directed by Written by First broadcast Duration Regular series 290 `` Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 25 July 2010 ( 2010 - 07 - 25 ) 30 minutes Hobbo enlists the services of his ' team ' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. 291 `` Happy Camping '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 1 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 01 ) 30 minutes Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg 's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears. 292 `` The Rights of Man ( Except for Howard ) '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 8 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 08 ) 30 minutes Hobbo decides that the still - homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who 's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent. 293 `` Howard and the Great Outdoors '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 15 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 15 ) 30 minutes Attempting to persuade Pearl to take her errant husband back, Howard 's friends try to convince her he has become a tramp. 294 `` Look Whose Wheel 's Come Off '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 22 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 22 ) 30 minutes Wondering if Pearl still loves him, Howard asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him. 295 `` How Not to Cry at Weddings '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 29 August 2010 ( 2010 - 08 - 29 ) 30 minutes 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. Miscellaneous Episode Title Directed by Written by Original airdate Duration The Funny Side of Christmas - `` Christmas in November '' Sydney Lotterby Roy Clarke 27 December 1982 ( 1982 - 12 - 27 ) 10 minutes Clegg and Foggy are determined to avoid Christmas joys and so pretend it is November, but Compo is reluctant and even brings three women around as a Christmas treat. Documentaries - `` 25 Years of Last of the Summer Wine '' TBA TBA 30 March 1997 ( 1997 - 03 - 30 ) 50 minutes Documentary looking back at 25 years of Yorkshire - based tomfoolery in Last of the Summer Wine. - `` 30 Years of Last of the Summer Wine '' TBA TBA 13 April 2003 ( 2003 - 04 - 13 ) 60 minutes A celebration of the world 's longest - running comedy series. The Paul O'Grady Show - `` The Bill For the Summer Wine '' TBA Paul O'Grady and Harry Hill 15 November 2010 ( 2010 - 11 - 15 ) 5 minutes Features the return of Alvin and Entwistle, as well as guest starring Graham Cole as Tony Stamp, Paul O'Grady and Harry Hill as themselves. Spin - off Media - `` Cooper and Walsh '' Alan J.W. Bell Roy Clarke 2014 ( 2014 ) 5 minutes A small filmed pilot for `` Cooper & Walsh ''. It was released online, it starred Ken Kitson and Louis Emerick as PC Cooper and PC Walsh. Notes The DVD boxset issued on this date is labelled Series 9 & 10. However, it contains only the twelve episodes listed for Series 9 below plus the three Specials. It contains none of the episodes listed for Series 10. The six Series 10 episodes were released along with the seven of Series 11 and two Specials in a boxset labelled Series 11 & 12. The ten Series 12 episodes were released along with the six Series 13 episodes and two Specials in another boxset labelled Series 13 & 14. The nine series 14 episodes were released along with the nine series 15 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 15 & 16 released on 26 October 2009. The eight series 16 episodes were released along with the ten series 17 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 17 & 18 released on 27 December 2010. The ten series 18 episodes were released along with the ten series 19 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 19 & 20 on 7 February 2011. The ten series 20 episodes were released along with the ten series 21 episodes and the Millennium special in another boxset labelled series 21 & 22 on 26 March 2012. The ten series 22 episodes were released along with the ten series 23 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 23 & 24 on 23 April 2012. The ten series 24 episodes were released along with the ten series 25 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 25 & 26 on 29 September 2014. The ten series 26 episodes were released along with the nine series 27 episodes and two specials in another boxset labelled series 27 & 28 on 5 October 2015. The ten series 28 episodes were released along with the eleven series 29 episodes in another boxset labeled series 29 & 30 on 16 May 2016. The ten series 30 episodes were released along with the six series 31, the 2008 New Year special and an extra feature of the Comedy Playhouse Pilot episode Of Funerals and Fish in a final boxset labelled series 31 & 32 on 15 August 2016. All 295 episodes were cleared by the BBFC. The first three episodes of series 1 were edited together on the DVD in what appeared to be a straight transfer from the video release in the 1980s. `` Pâté & Chips '' ended with credits for all three episodes plus the original BBC Video ident, however a re-release of series 1 & 2 in 2011 put all three episodes with their start and end credits back on them, on the same re-release the scene from the series 2 episode `` Some Enchanted Evening '' which was missing on the original release has been put back into the episode. Over the years there has been a number of edits on DVD releases in all regions with region 1 having certain music edits on the DVD releases. Region 2 DVDs have some edits such as Milburn not appearing in `` The Loxley Lozenge '' as he did on original transmission and `` Uncle of the Bride '' and `` Big Day at Dream Acres '' on the DVD release being only 1 of 3 versions of each episode, `` Elegy for Fallen Wellies '' on the region 2 DVDs is the alternate version on DVD and not the original transmission version, another episode edited was on the re-release of series 3 & 4 in 2010 when a line was removed from `` The Kink in Foggy 's Niblick '' when the lady golfers go walking past Compo and Clegg. Apart from `` Elegy for Fallen Wellies '' there does n't appear to be much editing on the later releases in region 2 so far. References Jump up ^ `` TV listings guide ''. Jump up ^ `` Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 01 - DVD Warehouse ''. Jump up ^ `` Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 02 - DVD Warehouse ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 1976 ''. 11 March 2008 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 03 & 04 - DVD Warehouse ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 1977 ''. 9 September 2008 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 1979 ''. 9 June 2009 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` oo.com.au - Online shopping club in Australia ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 82 / 83 ''. 27 April 2010 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Last Of The Summer Wine - Series 07 & 08 - DVD Warehouse ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 1985 ''. 7 September 2010 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 9 and 10 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine : Vintage 1988 and 1989 ''. 12 April 2011 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 13 and 14 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 15 and 16 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 17 and 18 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Last of the Summer Wine - Vintage 1995 ''. 15 June 2004 -- via Amazon. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 19 20 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 21 and 22 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Jump up ^ `` Buy last of the summer wine series 23 and 24 on DVD - DVD Australia online at dvdorchard ''. Last of the Summer Wine Series 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Characters Nora Batty Norman Clegg Compo Simmonite See also First of the Summer Wine Home video releases `` Of Funerals and Fish '' `` There Goes the Groom '' Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Last_of_the_Summer_Wine_episodes&oldid=851435022 '' Categories : Lists of British sitcom television series episodes Last of the Summer Wine Hidden categories : Use British English from January 2013 Use dmy dates from January 2013 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 22 July 2018, at 07 : 59 ( UTC ). About Wikipedia

Question: how many episodes of last of the summer wine are there
Answer: around 295