Summer Wine - Your Comments

Please can you give me the email addresses of members of the cast, or pass on my message to them?

We regret to say that members of the cast cannot be contacted via email. Letters from viewers should be addressed to each artist individually at BBC Television, Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, W12 7RJ. United Kingdom. The BBC will send mail on to the artist at whatever address they have given for mail.

How can we contact Producer Alan JW Bell?

Mail for Mr Bell can be addressed c/o Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9NT United Kingdom.

Please can you give me the dates the BBC are next filming in Holmfirth - we wish to come and see them.

Unfortunately, the BBC have a policy of not advertising their filming schedules. Sorry, we realise this frustrates many fans - particularly those wishing to visit from a distance. But we have to abide by the BBC rules.

I am visiting Holmfirth very soon and require a map or details of the Summer Wine location spots, so we can go and photograph them.

Best advice is to catch both the "walk and talk" tours from the bus station in Holmfirth during weekends and Bank Holidays, plus the fabulous TV Location Bus Tours from Sid's Cafe which will take you to all the main sites in comfort. Don't forget,.filming takes place over a wide area in and around the Holme Valley, not just Holmfirth. Some location spots are not openly advertised because they are private property.

We are planning a weekend/holiday in Holmfirth and require accommodation.

Please check out the home page adverts on our sister website www.holmfirthweb.com plus the Accommodation page on the shops and services directory.

Please see our SWAS page with full details and a contact for Clive Eardley, President. You don't have to fill in a special application form, all the details you require are on the page.

Please can you send me autographed pictures, books, scripts, and other souvenirs. Or provide something for a charity appeal?

Sorry, we don't have anything like that we can send you. Best bet is to run an appeal on our Postbag page. As for charity appeals, we are only able to directly support one charity per year and that is a local Holmfirth charity helping young people.

Where can I buy Last of the Summer Wine teeshirts and other Summer Wine merchandise?

As far as we know, there are no official suppliers and the high cost of BBC Licensing fees usually prevents small firms from issuing official merchandise. Let us know if you spot anything.

Where can I buy LOTSW dvds/videos?

There are various sites you can find via Google, but a good starting block is BBC UK Sales http://www.bbcshop.com and America/worldwide http://www.bbcamericashop.com

I want details about the theme music to Last of the Summer Wine?

Everything we have is on the music page

Why does your site appear to have more American content than British?

Because we receive more emails, comments and contributions from our fans in the USA. In a typical week, nearly two-thirds of our email is from America. But there are no restrictions! We will publish items from all fans all over the world.

Can I write for the Summer Wine website? What are the terms?

Yes please! We welcome contributions from fans all over the world. In fact, about two-thirds of our content (words AND photos) is supplied from fans and people associated with LOTSW and BBC. Unfortunately, we are unable to pay for contributions but we will give you a big thank you!

When will you start including video clips from Last of the Summer Wine on your website?

We are not able to do that due to BBC copyright regulations. However, we are working on including some audio clips of interviews with Compo and other cast members about 10 years ago.

Who runs the Summer Wine website and how is it supported?

Summer Wine Online is run by enthusiasts from Holmfirth and the Last of the Summer Wine Appreciation Society, with contributions from fans. The technical side is run by Area5 News and PR based in Holmfirth, England. The site is supported by a small number of contributions, sponsorship and advertising. We appreciate the help from these people.

How can I contact the Summer Wine website?

Full details and email contacts for co-editors Patrick and Pat on our "Meet the Team" page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Directions to Holmfirth
From the northwest: Leave the M62 at J23 Huddersfield. Follow signs 3 miles into Huddersfield and turn right onto the Ring Road. Leave the ring road at a major junction after 2 sets of lights, following signs for Holmfirth and Sheffield. A616. A quarter mile after leaving the ring road turn left after the first traffic lights, signs for Holmfirth and Holme Valley. Continue another 5 miles through Honley to Holmfirth.

From the northeast Travel south on the M1 past Leeds to J39 Denby Dale. Leave the motorway and turn right at the roundabout, A636 Denby Dale.Go strasight across a difficult junction with the A635 at the Sovereign pub on the left, through New Mill to Holmfirth

From the south and southeast: Leave the M1 motorway at junction 35a, A 616, signed for Manchester. Carry on this road past Stocksbridge, Langsett and across the A628. 1.5 miles after the A628 roundabout, turn left onto the B6106, which brings you into Holmfirth after about 4 miles