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Last of the Summer Wine

1973·Series·TV-14·30 min·7.1(40)

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. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.

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About Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine is a 1973 English-language comedy series created by Roy Clarke. The cast is led by Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman. It spans 31 seasons and 269 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox.

Last of the Summer Wine was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 4, 1973, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Roy Clarke
First aired
January 4, 1973
Last aired
August 29, 2010
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
31 (269 episodes)
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Production
BBC
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Last of the Summer Wine cast & crew

Last of the Summer Wine was created by Roy Clarke.

The cast features Peter Sallis as Clegg, Frank Thornton as Truly, Jane Freeman as Ivy, Jean Fergusson as Marina, Robert Fyfe as Howard, and Juliette Kaplan as Pearl.

Is Last of the Summer Wine worth watching?

With 31 seasons and 269 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy, Last of the Summer Wine is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Last of the Summer Wine

Peter Sallis

Peter Sallis

Clegg

Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Truly

Jane Freeman

Jane Freeman

Ivy

Jean Fergusson

Jean Fergusson

Marina

Robert Fyfe

Robert Fyfe

Howard

Juliette Kaplan

Juliette Kaplan

Pearl

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Glenda

Jean Alexander

Jean Alexander

Auntie Wainwright

Mike Grady

Mike Grady

Barry

Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy

Alvin

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Entwistle

Tom Owen

Tom Owen

Tom

Last of the Summer Wine — FAQs

Where can I watch Last of the Summer Wine in United States?

Last of the Summer Wine is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Last of the Summer Wine on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Last of the Summer Wine is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Last of the Summer Wine in?

Last of the Summer Wine is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

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

Last of the Summer Wine has 31 seasons with 269 episodes in total.

What is Last of the Summer Wine rated?

Last of the Summer Wine is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 40 ratings.

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