Last of the Summer Wine

Series 9

1987 · 12 episodes · 6h 0m in all · 10.0/10

Last of the Summer Wine's ninth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 22 March 1987. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The ninth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a box set on 5 May 2008.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

   4 Jan 1987 · 30 min

   Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

2. 

   2. The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

   11 Jan 1987 · 30 min

   A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.

3. 

   3. Dried Dates And Codfanglers

   18 Jan 1987 · 30 min

   Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?

4. 

   4. The Really Masculine Purse

   25 Jan 1987 · 30 min · 10.0/10

   After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.

5. 

   5. Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

   1 Feb 1987 · 30 min

   Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.

6. 

   6. The Ice-cream Man Cometh

   8 Feb 1987 · 30 min

   Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.

7. 

   7. Set The People Free

   15 Feb 1987 · 30 min

   The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

8. 

   8. Go With The Flow

   22 Feb 1987 · 30 min

   It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

9. 

   9. Jaws

   1 Mar 1987 · 30 min

   Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.

10. 

    10. Edie And The Automobile

    8 Mar 1987 · 30 min

    Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

11. 

    11. Wind Power

    15 Mar 1987 · 30 min

    How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.

12. 

    12. When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

    22 Mar 1987 · 30 min

    Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.