TV series
First of the Summer Wine
1988–1989, English, on BBC One. Created by Roy Clarke.
Sitcom prequel to Last of the Summer Wine set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939 as Britain becomes poised for war.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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S2 E6: Quiet Wedding
Aired 8 October 1989
Seasons 2
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Details
- First aired
- 4 September 1988
- Last aired
- 8 October 1989
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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First of the Summer Wine: quick answers
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How many seasons of First of the Summer Wine are there?
First of the Summer Wine has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is First of the Summer Wine finished?
Yes. First of the Summer Wine ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
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First of the Summer Wine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like First of the Summer Wine?
If you liked First of the Summer Wine, try Last of the Summer Wine, Still Open All Hours, Benson.
Who created First of the Summer Wine?
First of the Summer Wine was created by Roy Clarke and stars Derek Benfield, Joanne Heywood, Linda Davidson.