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Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC
Last Of The Summer Wine

Last Of The Summer Wine

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973 - 2010
  • 295 episodes (31 series)

Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. This show was Britain's longest-running TV sitcom. Stars Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Brian Murphy, Michael Bates and more.

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Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In Captivity

Compo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 8th February 1998
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Owen William 'Compo' Simmonite
Peter Sallis Norman Clegg
Frank Thornton Herbert 'Truly' Truelove
Mike Grady Barry Wilkinson
Kathy Staff Nora Batty
Sarah Thomas Glenda Wilkinson
Jean Fergusson Marina
Robert Fyfe Howard Sibshaw
Juliette Kaplan Pearl Sibshaw
Jane Freeman Ivy
Jean Alexander Aunty Wainwright
Gordon Wharmby Wesley Pegden
Thora Hird Edith Pegden
Guest cast
Anthony Parker Mr. Helliwell
Jane Jarmon Mrs. Helliwell
Chas Martin Fireman
Martin Benson Vicar
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Alan J. W. Bell Director
Alan J. W. Bell Producer
Andrew Wilde Editor
Stephan Paczai Production Designer
Pat O'Shea Director of Photography
Theresa Hughes Costume Designer
Pam Fox (as Pamela Fox) Make-up Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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