Last of the Summer Wine (series 17)
| Last of the Summer Wine Series 17 |
| Country of origin |
UK |
| No. of episodes |
12 |
| Broadcast |
| Original channel |
BBC1 |
| Original run |
3 September 1995 – 5 November 1995 |
| Season chronology |
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Last of the Summer Wine's seventeenth series aired on BBC1. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.
Outline
The trio in this series consisted of:
Returning this series
Barry (1986-1990, 1996-2010)
List of episodes
| Title |
Airdate |
Description |
Notes |
| Leaving Home Forever or Till Teatime |
3 September |
This time it's for real: Howard's had enough of Pearl and decides to leave home forever. |
This episode on some repeat broadcastings has the 1997 BBC corporate logo at the end. |
| Bicycle Bonanza |
10 September |
The trio hire some bicycles from Auntie Wainwright and have an "off-road" ride through the hills. Meanwhile Smiler risks his life to give out flyers advertising Auntie Wainwright's new "Bonanza Bicycle Sale" |
Cameo Appearance of Lois Laurel (Stan Laurel's Daughter) |
| The Glamour of the Uniform |
17 September |
When Marina's affections turn to a traffic policeman, and boyhood bully, Foggy takes Howard under his wing to help him win her back. |
This episode on some repeat broadcastings has the 1997 BBC corporate logo at the end. |
| The First Human Being to Ride a Hill |
24 September |
Pearl has confiscated Howard's bicycle, so Wesley builds him a new "secret" one. |
This episode on some repeat broadcastings has the 1997 BBC corporate logo at the end. |
| Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure |
1 October |
The trio meet Lieutenant Commander Willoughby who tells them all about the famous Yorkshire pirate, Captain Clutterbuck. The trio then buy a map from Willoughby so they can find the captain's treasure. |
Guest appearance by Ron Moody |
| Desperate for a Duffield |
8 October |
Compo tries to find one of his old girlfriends, Audrey Duffield (née Mottershaw) but after hearing she moved to Canada, he decides to stay with Nora Batty. |
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| The Suit That Turned Left |
15 October |
The trio meet a man who wants to find the centre of magnetism in Yorkshire. |
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| Beware of the Elbow |
22 October |
The trio meet a man who wants to show the world that he likes fat people & obesity and that he is dead against slimming and weight loss. |
Guest appearances of Norman Rossington. |
| The Thing in Wesley's Shed |
29 October |
Just what is the secret invention that Wesley has built? The trio try to find out. |
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| Brushes at Dawn |
5 November |
Compo is shocked to find Nora Batty in a cupboard with another man, and so he challenges him to a duel. |
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1995 and 1996 Christmas Specials
There was no regular series for 1996 other than a Christmas special; a regular series resumed in 1997.
| Title |
Airdate |
Description |
Notes |
| A Leg up for Christmas |
25 December |
While trying to get himself fit for Christmas, Howard ends up with a broken leg and can't leave the house. The trio then come up with a plan to help him spend time with Marina over the Christmas period. |
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| Extra! Extra! |
29 December |
A film crew are making a horror film in the area, so they recruit various locals as extras. |
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See also