British Comedy Guide
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 2, Episode 1 - Forked Lightning

The trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th March 1975
Time
9:25pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Owen William 'Compo' Simmonite
Peter Sallis Norman Clegg
Michael Bates Cyril Blamire
Jane Freeman Ivy
John Comer Sid
Guest cast
Kenneth MacDonald Mechanic
Graham Hamilton Gordon
Diana Harker Housewife
Paula Tilbrook Housewife
Doreen Sloane Bus Conductress
Cynthia Michaelis Bus Conductress
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Director
Bernard Thompson Producer
John Griffith Editor
Andy Dimond Production Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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