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Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Four

Comedy in which an aspiring actress is transformed into a star. A stage manager hits the big time when she replaces the leading lady of a lavish musical. Show more

Contributors

Polly Browne:
Twiggy
Percy Parkhill:
Bryan Pringle
Alphonse:
Murray Melvin
De Thrill:
Vladek Sheybal
Director:
Ken Russell
Producer:
Ken Russell

Last of the Summer Wine

Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Knowing Clegg's fear of women, Truly plots to find his old classmate, who had a liking for liquorice, and deliver her to his doorstep.

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 29

Episode 1: Enter the Finger

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Gentle comedy. Brian Conley plays Barry's fitness-mad neighbour, who annoyingly outshines him in all things physical. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 2: Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

To ease his lot, Howard devises a simple scheme to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl.

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 29

Episode 3: A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Just when PCs Cooper and Walsh have mastered the art of fighting crime, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 5: All That Glitters Is Not Elvis

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

When Alvin and Entwistle see Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis is still alive, they feel a duty to help the King make an appearance.

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 29

Episode 6: Eva's Back in Town

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

When a worldly-wise old acquaintance of Alvin's makes an appearance, she proves to be just the woman to make Howard's life more complicated.

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 29

Episode 7: In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Gentle sitcom set in a Yorkshire village. Barry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to get him a girlfriend. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 8: The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Gentle sitcom set in a Yorkshire village. Howard discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature lovers. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 9: Of Passion and Pizza

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Mervyn is in love with Elsie at the pizza takeaway, but lacks the courage to tell her. He makes the mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 10: It's Never Ten Years

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and themselves. Show more

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Series 29

Episode 4: Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France and comes to Aunty Wainwright's aid. Show more

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Series 25

Episode 8: Things to Do When Your Wife Runs off with a Turkish Waiter

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Having unwisely exchanged addresses with someone while on holiday, Barry and Glenda are alarmed when the man turns up.

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Series 25

Episode 9: Beware of Laughing at Nora's Hats

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Alvin wants to take Nora for a ride in a sidecar, but he has no chance. Meanwhile Nora reveals a long-standing feud with one Audrey Craig.

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Series 25

Episode 10: Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One SouthLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Billy and Alvin hear that the former Mrs Truelove has been trying to contact Truly.

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Series 26

Episode 1: The Swan Man of Ilkley

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Lennie from the pickle factory, who has visions of sailing the canals in a swan boat, unwisely allows Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Billy to help him on his way. Show more

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Series 27

Episode 5: Barry in Danger from Reading and Aunt Jessie

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

When Nora Batty enquires about the mystery woman seen with him, Alvin feels it his duty to do what any man would do, and lead her on.

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Series 27

Episode 6: Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Billy can't believe his luck. Just when recruitment for his Merry Men is at a low, out of the blue comes this letter from an enthusiast.

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Series 27

Episode 7: Who's That Talking to Lenny?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Gullible Lenny has heard a voice from above, and is waiting for more information. So his friends ensure that he is well set-up for receiving messages.

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 27

Episode 8: Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Clegg finds himself looking after a dog for the day, but when Truly, Billy and Alvin arrive at his house, the animal becomes a ferocious guard dog.