Last of the Summer Wine (series 20)

Last of the Summer Wine Series 20
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 10
Broadcast
Original channel BBC
Original run 18 April 1999 – 27 June 1999
Season chronology
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Contents

Outline

The trio in this series consisted of:

Actor Role
Bill Owen Compo
Peter Sallis Clegg
Frank Thornton Truly

First appearances

Billy Hardcastle (1999, 2000, 2001-2006)

List of Episodes

Title Airdate Description Notes
The Pony Set 18 April Compo decides to take up horseriding to impress Nora Batty, and it's up to Clegg and Truly to help him thanks to some of Auntie Wainright's merchandise.
  • This is the first episode to be made in Widescreen.
  • Audience of 8.4m - 30th most watched programme of the week.
  • Guest appearance of Malcolm Hebden (Norris Cole of Coronation Street).
How Errol Flynn Discovered the Secret Scar of Nora Batty 25 April The trio comes across a man dressed as Robin Hood.
  • First appearance of Billy Hardcastle (guest star).
  • Audience of 7.76m - 32nd most watched programme of the week.
Who's Thrown her Tom Cruise Photos Away? 2 May Marina finally gets fed up with Howard and swears off men entirely. Truly thinks he can change her mind if only they can make Howard appear more desirable.
  • Audience of 6.22m - 47th most watched programme of the week.
What's Happened to Barry's Nose? 16 May truly trys to help barry become more confident, but things turn nasty leding to some damage to barry's nose
  • Audience of 6.52m - 47th most watched programme of the week.
Optimism in the Housing Market 23 May Smiler injures his foot while selling door to door for Auntie Wainwright. The trio tries to assist him in recovering from his injury, with disastrous results.
  • Audience of 6.95m - 43rd most watched programme of the week.
Will Barry go Septic Despite Listening to Classical Music? 30 May
  • Audience of 7.21m - 17th most watched programme of the week.
Beware the Vanilla Slice 6 June Compo tries to revive interest in the childhood game of "thumpy-dub", Truly tries to sell his useless lawn-mower, and Marina generates gossip with her pastry purchase.
  • Audience of 6.98m - 31st most watched programme of the week.
Howard Throws a Wobbler 13 June Howard seethes with jealousy when he becomes positive that Pearl is having an affair. Eager to show off his detective skills, Truly volunteers to shadow her and find out what she's up to.
  • Audience of 6.37m - 37th most watched programme of the week.
The Phantom Number 14 Bus 20 June Truly investigates the curious case of 'The Phantom Number 14 Bus' which disappeared between stops.
  • Audience of 7.46m - 48th most watched programme of the week.
Ironing Day 27 June Smiler gets drunk and adventurous on Auntie Wainwright's homemade wine, and the trio attempts to keep him under control.
  • Audience of 7.22m - 27th most watched programme of the week.

See also