Summer Wine - The Story

Of Funerals and Fish
Taking flowers to his wife's grave, Clegg (Peter Sallis) stops to chat with the vicar. Blamire (Michael Bates) and Compo (Bill Owen) meet up with him to reminisce about life, death and "tiddlers." Also seen for the first time is Nora Batty (Kathy Staff.) Plus first appearance of Sid (John Comer) and Ivy (Jane Freeman) in the Cafe.

Short Back and Palais Glide
A visit to the barbers-but Compo's key is missing. It may be in the library-but where is the librarian? Featuring first appearance by Sid (John Comer) and Ivy (Jane Freeman) at the cafe.

Inventor Of The Forty Foot Ferret
Blamire decides it's time Compo went to church.

Pate And Chips
A day out at a stately home with Compo's nephew and family.

Spring Fever
If Nora won't have Compo, what are his chances with a thrice widowed woman from Bradford?

The New Mobile Trio
The trio buy a car-but Clegg has to drive!

Hail Smiling Morn Or Thereabouts
Blamire takes up photography-no-one can hide from his demon lens.

Forked Lightning
Clegg's bike "attacks" him where it hurts, so he decides it should be returned to where he bought it - 30 years previously!

Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?
Neighbour Gloria Is emigrating to Australia so a party is organised - but there must be a piano.

The Changing Face of Rural Blamire
A trio of salesmen is Blamire's latest idea, but "Shinyglow" cleaner is not all it is meant to be.

Some Enchanted Evening
First appearance for Wally Batty (Joe Gladwin). When Wally decides to leave home, can Compo woo and win the woman he loves?

A Quiet Drink
Can Mouse be conned into buying a round? It may takes more than second sight.

Ballad For Wind Instruments and Canoe
An expedition in the jungles of Yorkshire by canoe - if they can catch it!

Northern Flying Circus
Compo takes up motorcycling-so look out Barry Sheene! Final appearance of Blamire.

The Man from Oswestry
Foggy (Brian Wilde) arrives on the scene and makes his presence felt.

Mending Stuart's Leg
Stuart has a "click" in his knee. Has anyone else got one?

The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper
A holiday break to Scarborough, but what is the secret of Compo's cardboard box?

Cheering Up Gordon
Despite being on holiday, Compo's nephew persists in being miserable. What can be done to cheer him up?

The Kink In Foggy's Niblick
Foggy decides football is too dangerous so he goes back to golf - even though his clubs have not seen the light for years.

Going to Gordon's Wedding
On Gordon's wedding day, how many comings and goings under the threat of Big Malcolm can the assembled guests stand?

Isometrics and After
Foggy decides Compo and Clegg are not as fit as they should be. The path back to physical fitness is isometrics-or is it?

Ferret Come Home
Compo's ferret has escaped and taken up residence at Nora's. Can Wally get it back safely?

Getting On Sidney's Wire
Sid at the cafe is trying to install a bell, but its advanced technology is beyond Compo, Clegg and Foggy.

Jubilee
Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

Flower Power Cut
Some people talk to trees - Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe.

Who Made A Bit of A Splash in Wales Then?
Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but what will happen when the others arrive?

Greenfingers (The Giant Carrot episode)
The deterioration of the British vegetable due to a lack of good honest "muck"-where can our heroes get hold of good fresh vegetables?

A Merry Heatwave
Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. Foggy decides to re-create an old fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer!

The Bandit from Stoke-on-Trent
"Laugh a minute" Amos Hames toured Europe in the 1940s, but what's he doing here now? It all seems rather suspicious.

Special: Small Tune On A Penny Wassail
It's Christmas Day and the usual festivities are underway - then Compo becomes interested in a skateboard.

Full Steam Behind
Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

The Flag And Its Snags
Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape - but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.

The Flag and Further Snags
Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision.

Deep In The Heart of Yorkshire
Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods. Why are their wives worried?

Earnshaw Strikes Again
Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts - Clegg for one is very superstitious...

Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder
Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.

Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder
Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.

Special: And a Dewhirst Up A Fir Tree
Foggy decides to beat the Christmas rush-in the middle of summer. He ends up being conned by Big Eric who sells him 100 Christmas trees for Ł10. A bargain? Not when they are crawling with insects!

Special: Whoops!
Christmas isn't what it used to be, so the trio decide to look for two old school chums to help recapture the spirit of their youth.

In The Service of Humanity
After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business.

Car and Garter
First appearance of Wesley Pegden (Gordon Wharmby). Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. After all, Wesley's old banger never starts - or does it?

The Odd Dog Men
Foggy decides there is money to be made walking people's pets round the area...

A Bicycle Made for Three
Foggy gets each of his companions to design a bicycle to suit their personalities.

One of the Last Few Places Unexplored By Man
Compo wants his photograph taken-but in Nora Batty's bedroom?

Serenade For Tight Jeans and Metal Detector
When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.

From Wellies to Wet Suit
Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water ski-ing.

Special-All Mod Conned
A break from the commercial side of Christmas as Foggy books a seaside caravan for himself, Compo and Clegg.

The Frozen Turkey Man
Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

The White Man's Grave
Wally is fed up with Nora's constant nagging so Compo, Clegg and Foggy devise a plan to get him out of the house for a few hours.

The Waist Land
Foggy finds there's money to be made selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a local health farm.

Cheering Up Ludovic
Ludovic has bought a new van and to cheer him up Clegg is given the job of test driving it.

The Three Astaires
Foggy enlists Compo and Clegg to help out at the church concert.

The Arts of Concealment
Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone - over the state of his trousers.

Getting Sam Home, produced by Alan Bell.

A 90-minute film based on Roy Clarke's original Last Of The Summer Wine novel. After Sam's inconsiderate demise at the home of Lily-Bless-Her, our trio are faced with the task of explaining to his wife about his wet feet and fluffy suit. The final appearance of Sid from the cafe.

Special-The Loxley Lozenge
Wesley has discovered an old racing car. Compo, Clegg and Foggy offer to help him transport it back to his shed, not reckoning on its condition.

The Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty
Foggy says Nora has big feet, thus upsetting Compo, so they set out to find out whether it is true or not.

Keeping Britain Tidy
First appearance at the cafe of Ivy's nephew Milburn, alias Crusher, (Jonathan Linsley). A discarded mattress sets Foggy on a campaign to clean up the countryside.

Enter The Phantom
Compo turns into daredevil motorcycle rider "The Phantom" to prove to Nora that he is brave.

Catching Digby's Donkey
Our trio set about the near impossible task of catching a stubborn donkey. Featuring the first appearances of Howard (Robert Fyfe), Pearl (Juliette Kaplan) and Marina (Jean Fergusson).

The Woollen Mills of Your Mind
Compo enters the local marathon in order to impress Nora.

Who's Looking After The Cafe Then?
Ivy has to leave the cafe for the afternoon. Can she leave it in the capable hands of Foggy Dewhirst? After this adventure, Foggy left to run an egg painting business in Bridlington and was missing from the series until 1990.

SUMMER WINE : 1986

Special – UNCLE OF THE BRIDE
The arrival of Seymour Utterthwaite, not to mention Edie. It’s Barry and Glenda’s
wedding – with Seymour in charge of Barry’s stag night.

WHY DOES NORMAN CLEGG BUY LADIES ELASTIC STOCKINGS?
Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. What has Seymour invented
that needs all this security.

THE HEAVILY REINFORCED BOTTOM.
Compo takes to the water like a fish …… literally.

DRIED DATES AND COD FANGLERS.
What has Compo thrown into Seymour’s pond that is of such importance?

THE REALLY MASCULINE PURSE.
Compo has been chosen to road-test a new style of purse for gentlemen – and real money
is provided.

WHO’S FEELING EJECTED THEN?
Will Seymour’s car safety device really make him rich and famous? His guinea pig may not agree.

THE ICE-CREAM MAN COMETH.
Remember when you could buy ice-cream from a man on a tricycle?

SET THE PEOPLE FREE.
The trio devise a plan to spring Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

GO WITH THE FLOW.
It’s rather difficult to sell tickets for the church Beatrix Potter evening – until Compo comes up with an idea which gets him scurrying.

JAWS
Seymour insists that Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal units.

EDIE AND THE AUTOMOBILE.
Edie is learning to drive……Look out!!!!!!

WIND POWER.
How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind?. Compo is the test-pilot again.

WHEN YOU TAKE A GOOD BITE YORKSHIRE TASTES TERRIBLE.
Bill Henry, an old friend, dies in America. Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.

Special – MERRY CHRISTMAS FATHER CHRISTMAS.
Seymour plans to put some magic back into Christmas and Santa back where he belongs – on the roof, not on a bicycle.

SUMMER WINE : 1987.

Special – BIG DAY AT DREAM ACRES.
The annual garden fete at Dream Acres with Nora as the VIP waitress. Why is the tramp interested in one particular donkey?

SUMMER WINE : 1988.

THE EXPERIMENT
Compo wonders why all the blood rushes to his head when he’s turned upside down. Seymour sets out to prove why.

THE TREASURE OF THE DEEP.
Is the piece of ‘silver’ found in the canal part of a thief’s haul and is there more where that came from?

DANCING FEET
Compo has hard skin on his feet but can a “witch” really cure it?

THAT CERTAIN SMILE.
Is it possible to bring a smile to the face of Clem Hemingway in his hospital bed?

DOWNHILL RACER.
Seymour tries to prove that skiing is not just for the rich.

DAY OF THE WELSH FERRET.
Going to a funeral today but you really shouldn’t take a ferret with you.

Special – CRUMS

Barry has a secret – he wants to buy Glenda a water-bed for Christmas and our trio help a “little old lady” with her security problem.

SUMMER WINE : 1989.

COME BACK JACK HARRY TEESDALE.
Seymour offers his help to Jack Harry who needs to get his caravan into his driveway.

THE KISS AND MAVIS POSKITT.
Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow’s prayer but just who is kissing who?

OH SHUT UP AND EAT YOUR CHOC-ICE.
How do you get a bale of hay up a hill after you’ve been the cause of it rolling down?

WHO’S THAT BLOKE WITH NORA BATTY THEN?
Compo is concerned when he sees Nora going out mysteriously and then sees her in the pub with a man.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GOUGH AND JESSIE.
Compo, Clegg and Seymour are determined that Gough’s anniversary will not pass without some celebration without his wife Jessie.

GETTING BARRY HIGHER IN THE WORLD.
Seymour, with the help of Wesley make a giant kite and get Barry to help fly it.

THREE MEN AND A MANGLE.
What can go wrong when you offer to move an old mangle for Nora Batty?

Special – WHAT’S SANTA BROUGHT FOR NORA THEN?

Compo is desperate to buy a Christmas present for Nora, so a visit to Auntie Wainwrights may provide the answer.

SUMMER WINE : 1990

RETURN OF THE WARRIOR.
Seymour leaves to look after a school. Will life be boring for Compo and Clegg? Not for long as Foggy Dewhurst returns to the fold.

COME IN SUNRAY MAJOR
Foggy has an idea to use portable radios to improve our trio’s communication problems.

THE CHARITY BALLS.
Foggy gets Compo and Clegg to enter the “sponsored dribble” to raise money for charity.

WALKING STIFF CAN MAKE YOU FAMOUS.
Foggy is upset because he’s not famous for anything – so he invents the sport of bicycle polo.

THAT’S NOT CAPTAIN ZERO.
Compo, Clegg and Foggy help Captain Zero when his van breaks down but they didn’t plan on him getting drunk – so they need a stand in – guess who?

DAS (WELLY) BOOT.
Compo is determined to get Nora onto Foggy’s restored boat – but how to do it?

THE EMPIRE THAT FOGGY NEARLY BUILT.
After a heated argument between two motorists, Foggy decides that there must be money to be made in providing parking spaces.

THE LAST SURVIVING MAURICE CHEVALIER IMPRESSION.
To stop Nora taking him for granted Compo gets a spot on television doing an impression.

ROLL ON.
In order to prove that they are still fit for their age, our trio enter the local barrel rolling contest.

A LANDLADY FOR SMILER.
Compo is more than a little concerned when Smiler moves in as Nora Batty’s lodger.

Special – BARRY’S CHRISTMAS.
Is Barry taking the spirit of Christmas too far when he’s found under the table at the local pub, and who’s bought himself a bleeper?

SUMMER WINE : 1991.

QUICK QUICK SLOW.
Compo is depressed because of Nora’s lodger (Smiler), so to cheer him up Foggy has the answer – dancing.

GIVE US A LIFT.
Foggy’s idea is the ultimate in chairlifts to get people to the top of hills without any effort.

WAS THAT NORA BATTY SINGING?
Compo is depressed again when he hears Nora singing, and when he sees her out with Smiler he starts to believe all sorts of things.

CASHFLOW PROBLEMS.
In order to get some money, Compo goes in search of an old schoolfriend who owes him “a couple of quid”.

PASSING THE EARRING.
Howard needs Cleggs help to get an earring belonging to Marina out of the house without Pearl seeing – no chance.

POLE STAR.
Foggy gets Compo pole vaulting so that he can reach Nora’s clothes line “gracefully and nimbly”.

Special – SITUATIONS VACANT.
Foggy is determined that the only way he can get Compo into a new pair of trousers is to get him a job with a uniform.

SUMMER WINE : 1992.

BY THE MAGNIFICENT THIGHS OF ERNIE BURNISTON.
Is Ernies Burniston’s fitness a bluff – to prove it he uses Compo as his guinea pig.

ERROL FLYNN USED TO HAVE A PAIR LIKE THAT.
After overhearing a conversation between Nora and her neighbour, Compo discovers that Nora has a weakness for men in riding gear.

THE PHANTOM OF THE GRAVEYARD.
Compo, Clegg and Foggy go to pay their respects to an old teacher, but why does Howard want to join them.

THE SELF-PROPELLED SALAD STRAINER.
Wesley buys a strange motorised vehicle from Auntie Wainwrights. How can this help Compo deliver a bunch of flowers to Nora?

ORDEAL BY TROUSERS.
Are Foggy’s war stories true? Compo and Clegg decide to submit him to an old school ritual designed to tell the truth.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD.
Marina leaves a giant panda with Clegg for Howard’s birthday – but how to get it to him without Pearl knowing.

WHO’S GOT RHYTHM?
Compo is broke again, so in order to earn some money he gets a one man band from Auntie Wainwrights.

CAMERA SHY.
When Foggy buys a video camera from Auntie Wainwrights it seems no one is safe from his prying eye – especially Howard and Marina.

WHEELIES.
Foggy invents a new vehicle made out of a giant wheel – guess who has to test drive it.

Special – STOP THAT CASTLE.
Foggy is in charge of the local gala, but an inflatable castle and Foggy’s lance don’t mix.

How To Clear Your Pipes
Foggy gets Compo and Clegg to improve their physical fitness by taking part in an assault course.

Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue
After purchasing a barbecue from Auntie Wainwright, the trio find the gas valve is just a little too powerful.

The Black Widow
Too much home brew at a funeral tea leaves Compo and Foggy having to rescue Clegg from the arms of an amorous widow.

Have You Got A Light Mate?
Smiler is selling security lights. Howard is determined to buy Marina a china shepherdess-if he can persuade Clegg to visit Auntie Wainwright's.

Stop That Bath
The trio find they are involved in yet another of Howard's schemes to get a present to Marina-this time a cast iron bath!

Springing Smiler
Smiler rashly offers Ł50 to anyone who will help him escape from Nora Batty's-an offer too good for Foggy to ignore.

Concerto For Solo Bicycle
Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwear after he collides with Compo riding his old bike.

There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our Garden
"Dewhirst's Nature Tours" are launched by Foggy after he believes he's discovered the nesting place of a giant woodpecker.

Aladdin Gets On Your Wick
After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three-man version.

Special-Welcome To Earth
Compo, Clegg and Foggy encounter a stranger from the Heckmondwike Extraterrestrial Club who foresees aliens landing in Yorkshire.

Special-The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti
When the trio meet entertainer Billy Ingleton, Foggy finds himself becoming a concert promoter.

The Glory Hole
Compo and Clegg cannot understand Foggy's love for a simple hole in the ground, but for him it's a solid reminder of the war.

Adopted By A Stray
The trio meet Mr Broadbent, a man looking for the wilderness, but they don't reckon on having to look after his wife.

The Defeat Of The Stoneworm
To keep Howard out of trouble with Pearl, the three friends have to prove the existence of "stoneworm."

Once In A Moonlit Junkyard
When a stranger on a motorbike rides into town looking for Compo, it can only mean the return of his old girlfriend Babs.

The Space Ace
When Yorkshire's leading astronaut has had too much to drink-guess who ends up taking his place?

The Most Powerful Eyeballs In West Yorkshire
Foggy tries his hand at hypnotism after watching Howard's failed attempts to hypnotise Pearl.

The Dewhirsts Of Ogleby Hall
Foggy decides to have a coat of arms made after convincing himself that he may have some blue blood in his veins.

The Sweet Smell Of Excess
After a failed attempt to impress Nora on a trampoline, Compo finds getting out of bed is not as easy as he thought.

Leaving Home Forever Or Until Teatime
Howard finds that leaving home is not as easy as he first thought.

Bicycle Bonanza
Foggy decides it would be a good idea to take advantage of Auntie Wainwright's bicycle bonanza and hire some bikes.

The Glamour of the Uniform
Howard is worried when he sees Cyril Gridley escorting Marina out of the supermarket.

The First Human Being To Ride A Hill
When Pearl confiscates Howard's bike, Wesley has the task of creating a replacement.

Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure
Foggy is conned into spending Ł30 for a fake treasure map by smooth talking Lt Cmdr Willoughby.

Desperate For A Duffield
Compo is getting no further with Nora Batty. In desperation he decides to try and find the whereabouts of one of his old girlfriends.

The Suit That Turned And Left
Compo, Clegg and Foggy encounter the inventor of a mystical machine.

Beware of the Elbow
Compo cannot believe his eyes when he thinks that he has seen a giant fat lady rise into the air.

The Thing In Wesley's Shed
Wesley is working on his latest invention, an all-terrain vehicle.

Brushes At Dawn
While delivering suits of armour for the local vicar, Compo encounters Billy Chiselhurst kissing Nora Batty in a cupboard and decides to challenge him to a duel at dawn.

Special - A Leg Up For Christmas
While trying to get himself fit for Christmas, Howard ends up with a broken leg.

Special - Extra! Extra!
Compo, Clegg and Foggy find themselves involved as 'extras' when a film company arrive in town.

The Love Mobile
Smiler has the opportunity to find a perfect partner when he comes across a stranded couple.

A Clean Sweep
Compo, Clegg and Foggy try to help an out-of-luck sweep regain his confidence.

The Mysterious CW Northrop
Smiler is obsessed with Ivy at the cafe - especially her Yorkshire puddings.

A Double For Howard
If only he could find someone his own size, Howard might stand a chance of fooling Pearl.

How To Create A Monster
Smiler is a coward and even schoolchildren get the better of him until Foggy has an idea.

Deviations With Davenport
Compo, Clegg and Foggy encounter Davenport who has come to the area to write a guidebook.

According To The Prophet Bickerdyke
Gunnershaw is convinced the world is about to end - according to Bickerdyke it will all end in flames.

Next Kiss Please
Compo has a bet with Foggy that before the end of the day he can give Nora a kiss.

Destiny And Six Bananas
Foggy takes to the woods when he hears from the locals that giant apes have been seen.

A Sidecar Named Desire
Compo decides to recapture the days of yesteryear with Nora when he takes her on the ride of a lifetime.

Special - There Goes The Groom
Introducing Frank Thornton as Herbert Truelove (Truly). Compo and Clegg prepare for a friend's stag night. Foggy ends up being swept away to Blackpool by the local postmistress.

Beware Of The Oglethorpe
After encountering an old school chum in the cafe, Compo decides he doesn't want to end up like him.

Tarzan Of The Towpath
Compo takes to the water when Truly has the idea of travelling along the canal by boat.

Truly And The Hole Truth
Truly is determined to get his picture in the newspaper.

Oh Howard, We Should Get One of These
Wesley has another madcap invention which he intends to enter in the annual fete.

The Suit That Attracts Blondes
When Compo buys one of Barry's old suits from his bachelor days, he comes up with a crazy scheme to attract Nora.

The Only Diesel Saxophone In Captivity
Compo comes across old school rival Goatie Helliwell when he is visiting Nora.

Perfection, Thy Name Is Ridley
Compo is upset when he finds Nora and the ladies have gone off to clean Mr Ridley's house.

Nowhere Particular
Compo finds himself with time on his hands and ends up helping Smiler deliver some furniture for Auntie Wainwright.

From Audrey Nash to The Widow Dilhooley
Truly is excited by the news that an old flame is back in town - and makes plans to greet her.

Support Your Local Skydiver
To impress Nora, Compo decides to take up skydiving, but reckons without the assistance of Truly of the Yard.

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