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 7, Episode 5 - The Three Astaires

The trio take part in a church concert, and just might get a chance to show off their showbiz credentials.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 27th February 1983
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Owen William 'Compo' Simmonite
Peter Sallis Norman Clegg
Brian Wilde Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst
Kathy Staff Nora Batty
Joe Gladwin Wally Batty
Guest cast
John Horsley Vicar
Dilys Hamlett Lydia
Joolia Cappleman Miss Hare
Writing team
Roy Clarke Writer
Production team
Sydney Lotterby Director
Sydney Lotterby Producer
Howard Dell Editor
Frances Parker Editor
Tim Gleeson Production Designer
Jackie Southern Costume Designer
Ron Bristow Lighting Designer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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