TV series

Last of the Summer Wine

Name: Last of the Summer Wine
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Jean Fergusson, Robert Fyfe

1973–2010, English, on BBC One. Created by Roy Clarke.

The BBC's longest running comedy series.

Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly.

Comedy

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Seasons: 31
Episodes: 269
Episode length: 30 min
Status: Ended in 2010

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Latest episode

S31 E6: How Not to Cry at Weddings

Aired 29 August 2010

Seasons 31

Series 1

1973 · 7 episodes · 7.0/10

Series 2

1975 · 7 episodes

Series 3

1976 · 7 episodes

Series 4

1977 · 8 episodes

Series 5

1979 · 7 episodes

Series 6

1982 · 7 episodes

Series 7

1983 · 6 episodes

Series 8

1985 · 6 episodes

Series 9

1987 · 12 episodes · 10.0/10

Series 10

1988 · 6 episodes

Series 11

1989 · 7 episodes

Season 12

1990 · 10 episodes

Series 13

1991 · 6 episodes

Series 14

1992 · 10 episodes

Series 15

1993 · 9 episodes

Series 16

1995 · 8 episodes

Series 17

1995 · 10 episodes

Series 18

1997 · 10 episodes

Series 19

1998 · 10 episodes

Series 20

1999 · 10 episodes

Series 21

2000 · 10 episodes

Series 22

2001 · 10 episodes

Series 23

2002 · 10 episodes

Series 24

2003 · 10 episodes

Series 25

2004 · 10 episodes

Series 26

2005 · 10 episodes

Series 27

2006 · 9 episodes

Series 28

2007 · 10 episodes

Series 29

2008 · 11 episodes

Series 30

2009 · 10 episodes

Series 31

2010 · 6 episodes

Specials

1978 · 29 episodes

Cast & crew

Details

First aired: 4 January 1973
Last aired: 29 August 2010
Network: BBC One
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Type: Scripted
Rated: TV-14

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Last of the Summer Wine: quick answers

Is Last of the Summer Wine worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Last of the Summer Wine are there?

Last of the Summer Wine has 31 seasons and 269 episodes, about 30 minutes each.

Is Last of the Summer Wine finished?

Yes. Last of the Summer Wine ended in 2010, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Last of the Summer Wine on?

Last of the Summer Wine is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

Last of the Summer Wine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Last of the Summer Wine is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Last of the Summer Wine?

If you liked Last of the Summer Wine, try Open All Hours, Green Acres, This Country.

Who created Last of the Summer Wine?

Last of the Summer Wine was created by Roy Clarke and stars Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff.