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Ripping Yarns

Series 2

Episode 2: Golden Gordon

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A torrid tale of 1930s football fanaticism. Gordon Ottershaw supports Barnstoneworth United, a team that hasn't won a match for six years. Show more

Contributors

Gordon Ottershaw:
Michael Palin
Mr Foggen:
Bill Fraser
Mrs Ottershaw:
Gwen Taylor
Football Manager:
David Leland
Chairman:
Teddy Turner
Director:
Alan JW Bell

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

Last of the Summer Wine

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

Last of the Summer Wine

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

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 4: Howard and the Great Outdoors

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One London

Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living, and to convince her to take him back. Pearl is not impressed. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 5: Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Glenda sends Barry off to paint a nice view and take his mind off eating. The dejected Howard wonders if Pearl still loves him. Hobbo takes pity on him. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 6: How Not to Cry at Weddings

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner so they all head off to a nice restaurant. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 1: Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Yorkshire

Hobbo enlists the services of his 'team' to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife, while Glenda takes on a mission. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 2: Happy Camping

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, telling Nelly that she needs to sort him out once and for all, while Glenda decides that she and Barry need to get fit. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 31

Episode 3: The Rights of Man (Except For Howard)

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but will his skill with a bicycle be enough to win her back? Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 7: Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Hobbo hopes that Randolph will bring romance into Stella's life. However, Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 9: Variations on a Theme of Father's Day

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her. But Nelly has a trick up her sleeve. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 10: Goodnight Sweet Ferret

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 29

Episode 11: Get Out of That, Then

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A heavily chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

Last of the Summer Wine

I Was A Hitman for Primrose Dairies

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, he forms a small emergency response team. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 1: Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

When Hobbo discovers that Morton is lonely, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do, but find him a friend? Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 2: The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Former milkman Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother, but how should he approach the poor woman to tell her the good news? Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 3: Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single-Handed?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Hobbo is having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his mother. To get proof, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 4: Who's That Looking Sideways at Nelly?

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Hobbo gets into a number of dangerous situations, including telling everyone that Nelly is his mother, and attracting Marina's attention. Show more

Last of the Summer Wine

Series 30

Episode 5: Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Howard is concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow them. Show more