Last of the Summer Wine

Épisode 1 - Short Back and Palais Glide

12 novembre 1973 - 5/5

The trio pays a visit to the barbers where they talk about the war, marriage, local women, and the frequent rows that exist between couples. then they go to the café, where the first (of many) arguments between Ivy and Sid takes place. Compo realises he forgot his house key in the library and the trio wonders through town, in search for the librarian (Mr. Wainright)

Épisode 2 - Inventor of the 40-Foot Ferret

19 novembre 1973

Clegg and Blamire trie to convince Compo to step inside a church. than they talk about the existence of god, miracles and the possibility of an afterlife

Épisode 3 - Pate and Chips

26 novembre 1973

The trio visits a Stately home, but naturally have some problems with Compo's messy ways

Épisode 4 - Spring Fever

3 décembre 1973 - 5/5

Spring's comming and Compo is once again suffering from spring fever, so he sets off to find the perfect companionship for him. He ends up hiring a female housekeeper, in search of new found love.

Épisode 5 - The New Mobile Trio

10 décembre 1973

Thinking they need a faster way to travel through the hills Clegg convinces the others to buy a car. They end up with an old piece of metal, that proves to be more trouble than it's worth.

Épisode 6 - Hail Smiling Morn or Thereabouts

17 décembre 1973

With a new camera in hands the trio spends the day trying to find interesting things to photograph.

Épisode 1 - Forked Lightning

5 mars 1975

After Clegg suffers a little incident with his bycicle it's up to the trio to find someone to mend it

Épisode 2 - Who's That Dancing with Nora Batty Then?

12 mars 1975

Gloria, a friend of Nora Batty is emigrating to Australia. it's up to the trio to find a piano for her surprise farewell party.

Épisode 3 - The Changing Face of Rural Blamire

19 mars 1975

Thinking they have too much free time on their hands the trio decides to find some kind of occupation. They come across a dodgy bankrupted dealer who persuades them to sell his new product, with disastrous results, particularly for Blamire.

Épisode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

26 mars 1975

When Wally Batty threatens to leave home Compo sees it as a perfect opportunity to move in with Nora Batty, so he does everything possible to impress her, like cleaning his home and dressing smartly.

Épisode 5 - A Quiet Drink

2 avril 1975

The trio tries to persuade a tight fisted man to buy a round of drinks. For that they devise a very peculiar plan.

Épisode 6 - Ballad for Wind Instruments and Canoe

9 avril 1975

The trio comes across a canoe, and it seems it's time for a little expedition up the river. of course, with Blamire in charge they are soon likely to get wet.

Épisode 7 - Northern Flying Circus

16 avril 1975

Compo takes up motorcycling much to the surprise of Blamire and Clegg.

Épisode 1 - The Man from Oswestry

27 octobre 1976

Compo is bored. Since Cyril Blamire left for Oswestry, to live with a woman, things have been a bit too calm for him in town. but soon, Clegg brings the solution to all their boredom. a letter from Blamire asking them to welcome home an old fried of his, called Foggy Dewhurst, and help him cope with the sudden changes in his life, after he was more or less forced to retire. Compo and Clegg meet with the new ""third man"", the war hero Foggy Dewhurst, who because of his peculiar life, and his endless wartime stories soon makes his presence noted around town. his military posture, and his ""murderous"" impulses only get him in a fight with Big Malcolm, and his military precison doesn't seem to be a great help, when the trio tries to carry Foggy's heavy war time luggage up a hill.

Épisode 2 - Mending Stuart's Leg

6 novembre 1976

Mr Wainright is back in town, and quickly throws the trio out of the library. The trio goes back to the Cafe, where Ivy is having the usual battle of witts with Sid. there they meet with Stuart, and old man who's having a strange click in his leg. Later the trio helps Sid to mend a whole in the roof of the Cafe, with the usual disastrous results. Meanwhile Wainright dates the new female librarian.

Épisode 3 - The Great Boarding House Bathroom Caper

10 novembre 1976

The trio takes takes a little holiday in Scarborough, but what's the deal with Compo's cardboard box?

Épisode 4 - Cheering Up Gordon

17 novembre 1976

When the trio notices Compo's nephew Gordon is depressed they come up with various ways of cheering him up.

Épisode 5 - The Kink in Foggy's Niblick

24 novembre 1976

When Foggy discovers his old golf clubs in the attic of his home, he takes Compo, Clegg and Sid for a little practice of "the noble sport".

Épisode 6 - Going To Gordon's Wedding

1 décembre 1976

It's Gordon's wedding day and, as always, problems are near. This time they appear with a face and a name: Big Malcolm. As always it's up to the trio to see that the wedding ends properly, but not without some incidents in between.

Épisode 7 - Isometrics and After

8 décembre 1976

Foggy decides Compo and Clegg are not as fit as they should be. The path back to physical fitness is isometrics-or is it? maybe...not.

Épisode 1 - Ferret Come Home

9 novembre 1977

When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.

Épisode 2 - Getting on Sydney's Wire

16 novembre 1977

Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed, since the moment he asks for the help of the trio.

Épisode 3 - Jubilee

23 novembre 1977

Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

Épisode 4 - Flower Power Cut

30 novembre 1977

Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the café...

Épisode 5 - Who Made a Bit of a Splash in Wales Then?

7 décembre 1977

Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him

Épisode 6 - Greenfingers

14 décembre 1977

The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest ""muck""-where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?

Épisode 7 - A Merry Heatwave

1 janvier 1978

Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer

Épisode 8 - The Bandit from Stoke-on-Trent

4 janvier 1978

When "Laugh a Minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years missing, the finger of suspicion arises about the reason of his return.

Épisode 9 - Small Tune on a Penny Wassail (1978 Christmas Special)

26 décembre 1978

It's Christmas Day and the usual festivities are underway. Compo becomes interested in a skateboard.

Épisode 1 - Full Steam Behind

18 septembre 1979

Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

Épisode 2 - The Flag and Its Snag

25 septembre 1979

Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape-but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.

Épisode 3 - The Flag and Further Snags

2 octobre 1979

Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. his dream is achieved.

Épisode 4 - Deep in the Heart of Yorkshire

9 octobre 1979

When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods their wives wonder what they're up to.

Épisode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Back

16 octobre 1979

Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts-Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts like the local myth Earnshaw

Épisode 6 - Here We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder

23 octobre 1979

Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.

Épisode 7 - Here We Go Again into the Wild Blue Yonder

30 octobre 1979

Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.

Épisode 8 - And a Dewhurst Up a Fir Tree (1979 Christmas Special)

27 décembre 1979

Foggy decides to beat the Christmas rush-in the middle of summer. He ends up being conned by Big Eric who sells him 100 Christmas trees for 10. A bargain? Not when they are crawling with insects!

Épisode 9 - Whoops (1981 Christmas Special)

25 décembre 1981

Christmas isn't what it used to be, so the trio decide to look for two old school chums to help recapture the spirit of their youth.

Épisode 1 - In the Service of Humanity

4 janvier 1982

After a close encounter with an emergency, Foggy decides to go into the rescue business, all in the service of humanity, of course

Épisode 2 - Car and Garter

11 janvier 1982

Compo enters a car race to impress Nora. Will Wesley's old banger ever start?

Épisode 3 - The Odd Dog Men

18 janvier 1982

Foggy's latest scheme to earn some money appears when he discovers that there's good money to be made by walking other people's pets around town

Épisode 4 - A Bicycle Made for Three

25 janvier 1982

Foggy convinces his companions to design a bycicle that fits each of their personalities

Épisode 5 - One of the Last Few Places Unexplored by Man

1 février 1982

Compo wants to take a photo, problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom

Épisode 6 - Serenade for Tight Jeans and Metal Detector

8 février 1982

When Clegg buys a metal detector, it's off to the hills to look for treasure.

Épisode 7 - From Wellies to Wetsuit

15 février 1982

Compo buys a wet suit from Sid and decides to take up water ski-ing.

Épisode 8 - All Mod Conned (1982 Christmas Special)

25 décembre 1982

Wanting to take a break from the comercial side of Christmas Foggy books a seaside caravan for himself, Compo and Clegg.

Épisode 9 - Christmas in November

27 décembre 1982

Épisode 1 - The Frozen Turkey Man

30 janvier 1983

Compo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.

Épisode 2 - The White Man's Grave

6 février 1983

Wally is fed up with Nora's constant nagging so Compo, Clegg and Foggy devise a plan to get him out of the house for a few hours

Épisode 3 - The Waist Land

13 février 1983

Foggy finds there's money to be made selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a local health farm.

Épisode 4 - Cheering Up Ludovic

20 février 1983

Ludovic has bought a new van and to cheer him up Clegg is given the job of test driving it.

Épisode 5 - The Three Astaires

27 février 1983

Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone-over the state of his trousers

Épisode 6 - The Arts of Concealment

6 mars 1983

Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone-over the state of his trousers

Épisode 7 - Getting Sam Home (1983 Christmas Special)

27 décembre 1983

After Sam's inconsiderate demise at the home of Lily-Bless-Her, our trio are faced with the task of explaining to his wife about his wet feet and fluffy suit. "Movie length" 90 minute Christmas Special.

Épisode 8 - The Loxley Lozenge (1984 Christmas Special)

30 décembre 1984

Wesley has discovered an old racing car. Compo, Clegg and Foggy offer to help him transport it back to his shed, not reckoning on its condition.

Épisode 1 - The Mysterious Feet of Nora Batty

10 mars 1985

Foggy says Nora has big feet, thus upsetting Compo, so they set out to find out whether it is true or not.

Épisode 2 - Keeping Britain Tidy

17 mars 1985

A discarded mattress sets Foggy on a campaign to clean up the countryside.

Épisode 3 - Enter the Phantom

24 mars 1985

Compo turns into daredevil motorcycle rider ""The Phantom"" to prove to Nora that he is brave.

Épisode 4 - Catching Digby's Donkey

31 mars 1985

the trio set about the near impossible task of catching a stubborn donkey

Épisode 5 - The Woollen Mills of Your Mind

7 avril 1985

Compo enters the local marathon in order to impress Nora.

Épisode 6 - Who's Looking After the Cafe Then?

14 avril 1985

Ivy has to leave the cafe for the afternoon. Can she leave it in the capable hands of Foggy Dewhirst?

Épisode 7 - Uncle of the Bride

1 janvier 1986

the day of Barry and Glenda's wedding brings new gossip to town, and also introduces her uncle Seymour as the new third man of the group. "Movie length" 90 minute New Years special.

Épisode 1 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

4 janvier 1986

Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

Épisode 2 - The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

11 janvier 1986

A rotting old boat is made to float...sometimes most unsuccessfully.

Épisode 3 - Dried Dates and Codfanglers

18 janvier 1986

Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental into Seymour's pond?

Épisode 4 - The Really Masculine Purse

25 janvier 1986

Compo willingly agrees to 'road-test' Seymour's new concept of a gentleman's purse - especially as there will be real money provided in it.

Épisode 5 - Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

1 février 1986

Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His ""guinea pig"" may not agree

Épisode 6 - The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

8 février 1986

Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure

Épisode 7 - Set the People Free

15 février 1986

The trio devise a plan to ""spring"" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

Épisode 8 - Go with the Flow

22 février 1986

It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening-until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

Épisode 9 - Jaws

1 mars 1986

Seymour insists Edie must be upto date with his latest design in waste disposal.

Épisode 10 - Edie and the Automobile

8 mars 1986

Eddie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected

Épisode 11 - Wind Power

15 mars 1986

How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the ""test pilot""

Épisode 12 - When You Take a Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible

22 mars 1986

Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.

Épisode 13 - Merry Christmas, Father Christmas

28 décembre 1986

Seymour plans to put some magic back into Christmas and Santa back where he belongs-on the rooftops not on a bicycle.

Épisode 14 - Big Day at Dream Acres

31 décembre 1987

It's the annual garden fete at Dream Acres, featuring Nora as VIP waitress and a tramp who has taken a special interest in one particular donkey."Movie length" 90 minute Christmas Special.

Épisode 1 - The Experiment

16 octobre 1988

Compo wonders why all the blood rushes to his head when he's turned upside down. Seymour sets out to discover why.

Épisode 2 - The Treasure of the Deep

23 octobre 1988

Is the piece of silver fished out of the canal really a thief's haul? Is there more where it came from?

Épisode 3 - Dancing Feet

30 octobre 1988

Compo's feet hurt-but why go to visit ""The Witch"" for a cure?

Épisode 4 - That Certain Smile

6 novembre 1988

visit by a much loved pet seems the only way to bring a smile to Clem's face during a spell in hospital.

Épisode 5 - Downhill Racer

13 novembre 1988

Seymour tries to prove that ski-ing is more than just a winter sport for the rich.

Épisode 6 - The Day of the Welsh Ferret

20 novembre 1988

Compo is given a very nice, but ill-fitting suit to attend the funeral of the suit's former occupant. On the way to the visitation, Compo searches for, and finds, his stray ferret.

Épisode 7 - Crums (1988 Christmas Special)

24 décembre 1988

Barry has a secret-he wants to get Glenda a water-bed for Christmas.

Épisode 1 - Come Back, Jack Harry Teesdale

15 octobre 1989

Is Jack Harry's cumbersome caravan wrecking his marriage? Seymour seems to think so, so he drags in Compo and Clegg to lend a hand.

Épisode 2 - The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt

22 octobre 1989

Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! meanwhile, who is kissing who?

Épisode 3 - Oh Shut Up and Eat Your Choc Ice

29 octobre 1989

The trio examines a haystack, resulting in their having to push it back to the top of a hill.

Épisode 4 - Who's That Bloke with Nora Batty Then?

5 novembre 1989

Compo is concerned when he sees Nora going out mysteriously and then sees her in the pub with another man.

Épisode 5 - Happy Anniversary Gough and Jessie

12 novembre 1989

The overly domesticated Gough is a woeful sight to behold at his anniversary party, so the guys take him out for a bit of cavorting.

Épisode 6 - Getting Barry Higher in the World

19 novembre 1989

No sooner than Seymour's spotting a kite does the trio end up building and attempting to fly their own gigantic version.

Épisode 7 - Three Men and a Mangle

26 novembre 1989

Compo wants to help Nora Batty with a troublesome chore, but Seymour ends up taking over and fouling up the entire operation. Howard tests out a series of lame disguises.

Épisode 8 - What's Santa Brought for Nora Then? (1989 Christmas Special)

23 décembre 1989

Compo is desperate to buy a present for Nora, and a visit to Auntie Wainwright's may provide the answer.

Épisode 1 - Return of the Warrior

2 septembre 1990

Seymour leaves to look after a school. Will life be boring for Compo and Clegg? Not for long, as Foggy Dewhirst returns to the fold.

Épisode 2 - Come In, Sunray Major

9 septembre 1990

Foggy has an idea to use portable radios to improve communications.

Épisode 3 - The Charity Balls

16 septembre 1990

When Foggy hears about an athletic charity drive, he enters Compo and Clegg despite their wishes. An ""injured"" howard drops out of the race and stops to recover in this young lady's refreshment stand. How refreshed can one man get? This episode includes one of the funniest Eli gags ever, but you have to wait through the credits to catch it.

Épisode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You Famous

23 septembre 1990

Foggy is upset because he's not famous for anything-so he invents the sport of bicycle polo.

Épisode 5 - That's Not Captain Zero

30 septembre 1990

Our trio helps Captain Zero when his vehicle breaks down but don't reckon on him getting drunk.

Épisode 6 - Das Welly Boot

7 octobre 1990

Ivy lets Foggy fix her toaster, and it goes to his flippin' head. Now he thinks he can restore the tatty sunken boat he's found at the bottom of the lake. He actually accomplishes even this, so Compo decides he must get Nora Batty into the boat alone with him. But surely Nora knows better-- she'll have to be tricked.

Épisode 7 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly Built

14 octobre 1990

After a heated encounter with two motorists, Foggy decides there must be money to be made providing parking spaces.

Épisode 8 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression

21 octobre 1990

To stop Nora taking him for granted, Compo becomes a TV star for the day doing his legendary impression.

Épisode 9 - Roll On

28 octobre 1990

Having learned absolutely nothing from ""The Charity Balls"" just a few episodes back, Foggy tries to assert the boys' athletic prowess yet again, this time in a downhill barrel-rolling competition.

Épisode 10 - A Landlady for Smiler

4 novembre 1990

Compo is more than a little concerned when Smiler moves in as Nora Batty's lodger

Épisode 11 - Barry's Christmas

27 décembre 1990

Is Barry taking the spirit of Christmas too far when he's found ""sleeping it off"" in the pub wearing a Santa suit?

Épisode 1 - Quick, Quick, Slow

18 octobre 1991

Compo is depressed because Nora has a lodger. Foggy has an unusual way of curing his malaise-dancing!

Épisode 2 - Give Us a Lift

25 octobre 1991

Foggy's idea is the ultimate in chairlifts to get people to thetop of the hills without any effort.

Épisode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?

1 novembre 1991

Compo can't get over his suspicion of Nora's new lodger, Smiler. When he thinks he hears Nora singing a happy tune, he nearly goes to pieces. The trio tracks them around town, with Compo agonizing all the way. Meanwhile, Edie wants to go shopping at Huddersfield, but Wesley just wants to tinker with engines. Who do you suppose gets to have their way?

Épisode 4 - Cashflow Problems

8 novembre 1991

Compo needs money, so he tries to collect on a fifty-year-old debt from a school chum.

Épisode 5 - Passing the Earring

15 novembre 1991

Howard needs Clegg's help to get an earring belonging to Marina out of the house without Pearl knowing.

Épisode 6 - Pole Star

29 novembre 1991

Foggy gets Compo to take up pole vaulting so he can reach Nora'sclothes post and impress her with his athletic prowess.

Épisode 7 - Situations Vacant

22 décembre 1991

Foggy is determined that the only way he can get Compo into a new pair of trousers is to get him a job with a uniform.

Épisode 1 - By the Magnificent Thighs of Ernie Burniston

25 octobre 1992

Is Ernie Burniston's fitness all a bluff? To prove it, Foggy uses Compo as his ""guinea pig.""

Épisode 2 - Errol Flynn Used to Have a Pair Like That

1 novembre 1992

After overhearing a conversation between Nora and a neighbour, Compo discovers that Nora has a weakness for men in riding gear.

Épisode 3 - The Phantom of the Graveyard

8 novembre 1992

Compo, Clegg and Foggy prepare to pay their respects to an old teacher, but why is Howard so keen to go?

Épisode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer

15 novembre 1992

Wesley's weird new invention might score Compo some presentation points when he gives Nora some flowers.

Épisode 5 - Ordeal by Trousers

22 novembre 1992

Are Foggy's war stories true? Compo and Clegg decide to submit him to an old school ritual to discover the truth.

Épisode 6 - Happy Birthday, Howard

29 novembre 1992

Clegg is the unwilling guardian of a giant stuffed panda bear, Marina's birthday present to Howard that must be delivered without Pearl catching on.

Épisode 7 - Who's Got Rhythm?

6 décembre 1992

Compo is broke again so to earn some easy money, he visits AuntieWainwright and becomes a one-man band.

Épisode 8 - Camera Shy

13 décembre 1992

When Foggy buys a video camera from Auntie Wainwright, it seemsno-one is safe from his prying eye-especially Howard and Marina.

Épisode 9 - Wheelies

20 décembre 1992

When Auntie Wainwright forces a gigantic tractor wheel on the trio, Foggy decides to make the best of it by crafting a vehicle out of it.

Épisode 10 - Stop That Castle

26 décembre 1992

Foggy is left in charge of arranging the local gala. All goeswell until he accidentally punctures the bouncy castle!

Épisode 1 - How to Clear Your Pipes

24 octobre 1993

Now Foggy's on about Compo and Clegg being out of shape again, and he ends up putting them through an exhaustive training course that leaves them trapped inside sewer pipes. Howard's latest subterfuge has him publicizing the bicycle race he and Marina are ""participating"" in, but he does it a little too well this time.

Épisode 2 - Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue

31 octobre 1993

The trio gets a gas grill from Auntie Wainwright, but its alarming potency brings an explosive touch to their barbecue. Howard is busy making improvements on his love-nest. Will it enflame Marina's passions, or just enflame Marina? And how did Howard end up with a wooden leg?

Épisode 3 - The Black Widow

7 novembre 1993

Too much home brew at a funeral tea leaves Compo and Foggy havingto rescue Clegg from the arms of an amorous widow.

Épisode 4 - Have You Got a Light Mate?

14 novembre 1993

Smiler is selling security lights. Howard is determined to buy Marina a china shepherdess-if he can persuade Clegg to visit Auntie Wainwright's.

Épisode 5 - Stop That Bath

21 novembre 1993

The trio finds they are involved in yet another of Howard's schemes to get a present to Marina-this time a cast iron bath!

Épisode 6 - Springing Smiler

28 novembre 1993

Smiler is sick of living in misery with Nora Batty and will hand over 50 quid to anyone who will help him move out and live in misery someplace else. Foggy has a plan to get Smiler thrown out, but will Compo murder Smiler before they can put it into action?

Épisode 7 - Concerto for Solo Bicycle

5 décembre 1993

Foggy comes up with the crazy idea of bicycle safety underwearafter he collides with Compo riding his old bike.

Épisode 8 - There Are Gypsies at the Bottom of Our Garden

12 décembre 1993

Dewhirst's Nature Tours"" are launched by Foggy after he believes he's discovered the nesting place of a giant woodpecker.

Épisode 9 - Aladdin Gets on Your Wick

19 décembre 1993

After seeing a man on a sailboard, Foggy has the idea of inventing a three-man version.

Épisode 10 - Welcome to Earth

27 décembre 1993

Compo, Clegg and Foggy encounter a stranger from the Heckmondwike Extraterrestrial Club who foresees aliens landing in Yorkshire.

Épisode 11 - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

1 janvier 1995

When the trio meets entertainer Billy Ingleton, Foggy finds himself becoming a concert promoter.

Épisode 1 - The Glory Hole

8 janvier 1995

Foggy grows dafter and is lately only interested in standing in a pit at a construction site because it reminds him of a foxhole in the war. Compo and Clegg get roped into his plans to recreate a battle scene. Are they headed for triumph, or is Triumph headed for them?

Épisode 2 - Adopted by a Stray

15 janvier 1995

In the pub, the trio run across a scruffy old man looking for the wilderness. Foggy tries to avoid him, certain he's looking for a handout, but a curious Compo and Clegg learn it's just the opposite...he wants to abandon all his worldly possessions! They quickly take him up on the offer, not realizing that among those possessions is the man's wife. Their horror mounts as she follows them wordlessly around town.

Épisode 3 - The Defeat of the Stoneworm

22 janvier 1995

Howard, proving that idiots aren't necessarily bereft of imagination in extreme circumstances, invents a local pest called a ""stoneworm"" in one of his lamest efforts yet to fool Pearl. But wonders will never cease- soon people all around town are wondering if their homes are infested.

Épisode 4 - Once in a Moonlit Junkyard

29 janvier 1995

Compo briefly casts Nora aside for a biker. But is he ready to cast aside his ragged trousers for a pair of leather chaps? Meanwhile, Clegg thinks he might just have escaped the clutches of Auntie Wainwright...but she turns up in the most unexpected places.

Épisode 5 - The Space Ace

5 février 1995

Well, the trio was about due for a run-in with another village idiot. The latest one tumbles down hills in a trashbin. He wants to become an astronaut- the trio just gets him drunk instead.

Épisode 6 - The Most Powerful Eyeballs in West Yorkshire

12 février 1995

After seeing Howard fail in his attempts at hypnotism, Foggy becomes convinced he's a master at the art. but his attempts to practice on strangers backfire totally.

Épisode 7 - The Dewhursts of Ogleby Hall

19 février 1995

Foggy's become interested in his lineage and is positive he's related to the Dewhirsts living on a big estate nearby. Compo spots Nora eyeing some hats in a shop window and concludes that a hat is his ticket to winning Nora's heart. Foggy offers to help buy one if Compo assists him in his scheme to make a good impression on the Dewhirsts of Ogleby Hall. Also in this plot-heavy episode, Marina is looking for love with a taller man, but a note declaring her intentions gets misrouted.

Épisode 8 - The Sweet Smell of Excess

26 février 1995

Compo's inexpert attempt at constructing a homemade trampoline sets off a series of unfortunate mishaps.

Épisode 1 - Leaving Home Forever or Till Teatime

3 septembre 1995

This time's for real! Howard's had enough of Pearl and decides to leave home forever. It's up to the trio to get the couple back together, when it's visible that Howard misses Pearl more than he thought he would

Épisode 2 - Bicycle Bonanza

10 septembre 1995

Foggy thinks the trio should be more in contact with the wilderness, so he thinks of the ideal plan, counting with Auntie Wainright's bycicle bonanza, a map, and a basket of sandwiches

Épisode 3 - The Glamour of the Uniform

17 septembre 1995

Marina leaves Howard for good this time. he suspects that she has been seeing another man, and asks for the help of the trio to get her back. Foggy feels that what Howard needs is a bit of ""the glamour of the uniform"". Auntie Wainright's new established costume department might be just the perfect place to find it

Épisode 4 - The First Human Being to Ride a Hill

24 septembre 1995

when Pearl starts getting suspicious of Howard's affair once again, she locks his bycicle. It's now up to the trio to come up with a secret bycicle for Howard, which turns out to be a little more secret than they'd have thought

Épisode 5 - Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure

1 octobre 1995

When word comes around that there's a treasure buried in town, it's up to the trio to go and find it. to do so they need the help of the one man that has the *only* map, Leftenant Comander Willaghby (Royal Navy, retired). it's up to Foggy to pay the 30 pounds the map's worth. the problem is... how many maps were sold in the first place? Foggy vows not to be near one cash dispenser again...

Épisode 6 - Desperate for a Duffield

8 octobre 1995

When Compo reaches a crucial point in his ""relationship"" with Nora Batty, and realises he's not going anywhere with her, he decides to go looking for his old ""girlfriends"" from his school days, with whom he expects to get a more ""personal"" relationship. it turns out he wasn't really ready for some of the surprises he encounters after all these years... people DO change sometimes

Épisode 7 - The Suit That Turned Left

15 octobre 1995

the trio comes across a very weird scientist and his anusual new invention. Meanwhile Wesley's new suit causes some trouble during the ladies outing.

Épisode 8 - Beware of the Elbow

22 octobre 1995

the trio encounters a man, and his inflatable doll, which creates some natural curiosity among the three elders

Épisode 9 - The Thing in Wesley's Shed

29 octobre 1995

when wesley starts acting very weird about some new invention he has in his shed, the trio tries to find out what kind of invention is he working on.

Épisode 10 - Brushes at Dawn

5 novembre 1995

when a local man ""takes advantage"" of Nora Batty, Compo defies him to a duel. will he win? he sure gets a kiss from Nora in the end.

Épisode 11 - A Leg Up for Christmas (1995 Christmas Special)

25 décembre 1995

While trying to get himself fit for Christmas, Howard ends uo with a broken leg.

Épisode 12 - Extra! Extra! (1996 Christmas Special)

29 décembre 1996

All types of strange creatures seem to be parading themselves through town. The reason? A new film's being made. All the locals get involved on the production of the film. Pearl puts a secret electric device on Howard's bycicle, so she can track him down, when he escapes her.

Épisode 1 - The Love-Mobile

20 avril 1997

The trio comes across a mobile ""lonely hearts agency. this time it seem it's the owners of the agency who need a bit of marital advice. Smiler tries to get rid of a tandem Auntie Wainright sold him. he ends up being the perfect client for the lonely hearts agency

Épisode 2 - A Clean Sweep

27 avril 1997

An unlucky chimney sweep is in town and Foggy finds him a good old fashioned chimney to sweep.

Épisode 3 - The Mysterious C. W. Northrop

4 mai 1997

Ivy's getting some love letters from a mysterious man that calls himself C. W Northrop. the trio wants to know who this person really is, and end up having a little surprise

Épisode 4 - A Double for Howard

11 mai 1997

When Pearl's ""security"" at home becomes too much for Howard to handle and Pearl starts suspecting his furtive encounters with Marina, the trio tries to find a double for Howard, so Pearl can see them together, and think she was mistaken all these years, regarding Howard's secret love

Épisode 5 - How to Create a Monster

18 mai 1997

The trio tries to make Smiler become more agressive, so he can stand up to Auntie Wainright, but they end up getting a little more than they asked for

Épisode 6 - Deviations with Davenport

25 mai 1997

the trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in serarch of wisdom

Épisode 7 - According to the Prophet Bickerdyke

1 juin 1997

Glenda forces Barry to ask Wesley to "listen" to the car engine. Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a man who is obsessed with an end of the world prophecy. Auntie Wainwright send Smiler out to stalk a customer that escaped her shop without purchasing anything.

Épisode 8 - Next Kiss Please

8 juin 1997

Compo bets Foggy he can get Nora batty to kiss him before sun set. will he manage to win the bet?

Épisode 9 - Destiny and Six Bananas

15 juin 1997

When a primate is said to be loose in the local woods Foggy organises a search party, accompained of course with the right uniform and military discipline

Épisode 10 - A Sidecar Named Desire

22 juin 1997

Remembering Nora used to enjoy a ride on a motorbike and sidecar when her husband was alive, Compo hires a motorbike from Auntie Wainright, and envites Nora for a ride. Wesley tries to fix Barry's car (again), with disastrous results

Épisode 11 - There Goes the Groom

29 décembre 1997

Compo and Clegg are getting ready to attend the stag night of Edie Pegden's Niece's husband to be, but when Compo's ferret, Stella, gets lose, they need to turn their attentions to making sure Compo's front door is on securely! Arriving late, Compo and Clegg find that the majority of the crowd have already had quite a lot to drink and one of the few still standing is Herbert Truelove, former policeman recently returned from his time in London back to his roots in Yorkshire. Clegg receives a phone call from Foggy who has been taken away to Blackpool by the post lady and is now, engaged quite by accident, to be married.

Épisode 1 - Beware of the Oglethorpe

4 janvier 1998

Clegg, Compo and Truly bump into an old school mate, who now has a miserable and peacful life. Compo's affraid to become like him, so he tries to think of ways to improve the trio's daily routine. the trio ends up rolling down a hill, as they did when they were children, but their age proves to speak louder than their will for adventure

Épisode 2 - Tarzan of the Towpath

11 janvier 1998

the trio ends up rolling down a hill, instead of walking down it, as they did when they were children, but their age proves to speak louder than their will for adventure. Barry's is asked by Howard to deliver a message to Marina. Not wanting to take this responsibility Barry asks Eli to deliver it. he gets the women mixed up, and Howard ends up meeting a ""big"" woman. Nora Batty's asked to walk on Compo's spine, as a way to mend his ailing back

Épisode 3 - Truly and the Hole Truth

18 janvier 1998

Compo wants to buy a present for Nora but has no money. Auntie Wainright search Compo's house for something of value to swap for the gift. Truly misses his life as a police officer, and regrets not being recognized for something heroic during his police force service. He and Clegg wonder through town in search of ""an accident waiting to happen"", so he can prevent it, and be regarded a loval hero he even calls the local paper. However it's not HIS face who ends up on the front page.

Épisode 4 - Oh Howard, We Should Get One of Those

25 janvier 1998

Wesley's new creation, a bed on wheels, causes great success. particularly with Compo, who wants to be the first one to try it, providing he can find the right partner. this time he DOES end up in bed with Nora... for a while anyway

Épisode 5 - The Suit that Attracts Blondes

1 février 1998

Glenda gives one of Barry's old suits to the jumble sale, because she thinks it attracts blondes. Compo ends up buying the suit, with money from Truly and Clegg, and he DOES end up being chased by a blonde. Compo gives Nora Batty her last chance. when she turns him down, he starts searching for other women he dated when he was young, hoping to find the right one to marry him

Épisode 6 - The Only Diesel Saxophone in Captivity

8 février 1998

Barry buys a new saxophone from auntie Wainright. Glenda doesn't let him play indoors, so he has to find a spot outside to practice. the problem starts when Barry discovers in what type of case the saxophone comes in. Compo and an old local man start a competition to see which one of them is in better shape. the challenges include, finding out who can climb a tree faster (problem is climbing down again), and who can go downhill faster, using Wesley's new invention. of course the winner is never found for various disastrous reasons

Épisode 7 - Perfection - Thy Name is Ridley

15 février 1998

When the local ladies start to gain some interest for a man named Walter Ridley, it's up for the trio to try and find out why he's so highly regarded by all the local women

Épisode 8 - Nowhere Particular

22 février 1998

Howard buys a new van, as part of his new scheme to be left in peace with Marina. he even buys some furniture to put on the back of the van, to make it ""a little more comfortable"". unfortunately the engine is not up to the test of those hills, and they end up coming down faster than they went up. Truly and Clegg spend the day dealing with a problem regarding Clegg's taxes

Épisode 9 - From Audrey Nash to the Widow Dilhooley

1 mars 1998

An old sweetheart of Truly is back in town, after many years living abroad. he spends the day preparing for their reunion, but he certainly takes more than he expected when he sees former Audrey Nash, now known as ""the Widow Dilhooley""

Épisode 10 - Support your Local Skydiver

8 mars 1998

Nora Batty gets a postcard from a Gladwin in Cannary Islands. Compo's jealous, and tries to find something to win her heart back. first he tries to sing, but recieves a ""wet response"". than he finds an airman uniform on Auntie Wainright's shop, and tries his luck at skydiving, with disastrous results Howard enlists Truly's help in yet another scheme to fool Pearl about his outdor activities. he asks him to tell Pearl he's his security advisor. Wesley has a new invention, and he asks Barry to be the one to test it.

Épisode 1 - The Pony Set

18 avril 1999

When Compo decides to take up horseriding lessons to impress Nora Batty, It's up to Clegg and Truly to help him. for that they buy Auntie Wainright's wooden horse. the problems start when it's wheels prove to be too much of a ride

Épisode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered the Secret Scar of Nora Batty

25 avril 1999

The trio comes across a man dressed as Robin Hood Compo knows that Nora has a birth mark on one of her knees, but can't remember on which one, so he thinks of a way discover it

Épisode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photos Away?

2 mai 1999 - 3.5/5

Howard's having some trouble regarding his love life with MArina. And this time is serious, she's thrown away her Tom Cruise photos. it's up to the trio to find a way to get the pair back together. they come up with a plan envolving a very ugly blonde woman...

Épisode 4 - What's Happened to Barry's Nose?

16 mai 1999

Truly tries to help Barry become more confident, but things turn nasty leading to some damage to Barry's nose.

Épisode 5 - Optimism in the Housing Market

23 mai 1999

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.

Épisode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening to Classical Music?

30 mai 1999

Compo, Clegg, Truly and Wesley meet a man with an earthquake detector and Barry spends the episode with his arm in a sling.

Épisode 7 - Beware the Vanilla Slice

6 juin 1999

Compo tries to resurrect the ancient art of Thumpy Dub.Auntie Wainwright sells Truly a broken lawn mower.Marina buys two vanilla slices from Ivy in the cafe, who is the other one for?..Glenda is relieved when Barry prefers an éclair, but Pearl isn't so happy when Howard has vanilla slice crumbs around his mouth.

Épisode 8 - Howard Throws a Wobbler

13 juin 1999

Howard is suspicious when Pearl suddenly starts looking glamorous and very happy, he is so concerned he sends Compo to meet Marina to tell her he can't make it for their rendezvous and then recruits Clegg, Truly and Wesley to follow Pearl with him to see what she is up to.Meanwhile Barry goes missing after leaving for a jog, Glenda recruits Edie, Ivy, and Nora to help look for him unaware that Auntie Wainwright has recruited him to help her and Smiler collect some furniture.

Épisode 9 - The Phantom Number 14 Bus

20 juin 1999

Compo, Clegg and Truly meet a man who wants to solve the mystery of the phantom number 14 bus, meanwhile Smiler has to deliver some furniture to the notorious Cooper Street. Pearl makes Howard sell off his collection of glue and Compo also ponders that great question... Has Nora Batty got a tattoo?

Épisode 10 - Ironing Day

27 juin 1999

Clegg tackles his ironing and ends up ironing for Howard too after he falls into a river. Smiler gets tiddly on two very small glasses of Auntie Wainwrights home made wine and Barry takes up dog walking and ends up with a kiss from Marina and a telling off from Glenda.

Épisode 11 - Last Post and Pigeon

2 janvier 2000

Compo is selected to travel to France with a group of local WWII veterans, only to have the offer withdrawn when the organisers realize how scruffy he looks. The local ladies take pity on him and collect enough money for him to go, and Truly and Clegg join him for the trip. Meanwhile, Edie's long-estranged sister Ros shows up in town, ready to make amends with Edie and possibly settle down again. Edie, angry at her for leaving her husband and devastating their mother, isn't interested in reconnecting. In France, the trio has two goals: to release Billy Hardcastle's homing pigeon and to revisit a spot Compo and some of his fellow soldiers camped overnight after a grueling escape from the Germans. There's just one snag: Compo doesn't remember where it is.

Épisode 1 - Lipstick and Other Problems

2 avril 2000

Truly tries to fix Clegg's Vacum Cleaner. Compo and Howard get into a fight with a big man. Barry gets in trouble, because he's ""caught"" by Marina, as she kisses him, and leaves traces of her lipstick on his mouth. in order to explain this to Glenda he enlists the help of the trio, and they start spreding the rumor that the kisses are for ""charity purposes"" Auntie Wainright sells a motorbike to two policeman

Épisode 2 - Under the Rug

9 avril 2000

Howard has a wig delivered to Clegg's, but when Pearl is suspicious Clegg has to not only pretend ownership of it, but be seen wearing it, much to Truly's amusement. Howard is only persuaded to reclaim the wig after the trio arrange for Smiler to wear it and Marina to kiss him. Meanwhile Barry tries and fails to be master of his own home, and Compo offers himself to Nora Batty as a "limited sale".

Épisode 3 - Magic and the Morris Minor

16 avril 2000

Our trio helps a middle-aged couple get their old car out of a field, but the wife insists she's recieving ancient telepathic messages through its hubcap. Or is she making it up as an excuse to chase after a certain younger gentleman? Meanwhile, Auntie Wainwright is trying to vanquish her demons by splurging on Ivy's most expensive cream cake.

Épisode 4 - Elegy for Fallen Wellies

23 avril 2000

After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a ""sexy"" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of white overalls provide an ideal goodbye to Compo...

Épisode 5 - Surprise at Throstlenest

30 avril 2000

Clegg, Truly and Barry spend the day trying to find someone to take care of Compo's ferrets. they end up finding the ideal person for the task, encovering also a secret that Compo kept for quite some time

Épisode 6 - Just a Small Funeral

7 mai 2000

It's Compo's funeral day, and all his friends come to pay their last respects to the ""little scuffy one"". even Auntie Wainright closes the shop to attend his funeral... one of the best send off episodes to a lovely character and actor. RIP Compo.

Épisode 7 - From Here to Paternity

14 mai 2000

Compo recieves a personal letter after all these years. when Clegg and Truly open it they discover Compo's biggest secret: he has a son. the son, Tom, wrote to Compo, because after all the years of separation he hoped he and his father could get together. When Tom arrives in town it's up for the pair of them to give him the shocking news.

Épisode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

21 mai 2000

Clegg, Truly and Wesley help Tom find a new exaust for his van. Howard discovers the simple pleasures, by having breakfast on the terrace. The ladies meet an adition to their tea party.

Épisode 9 - Waggoner's Roll

28 mai 2000

Tom and Barry attempt to turn a reluctant Babs into a showbiz star.

Épisode 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

4 juin 2000

Glenda buys Barry a white suit to go on a picnic but he ends up with Clegg, Truly and Wesley at the station collecting an organ for Tom. Howard buys some platform shoes from Auntie Wainwright to make him taller.

Épisode 1 - Getting Barry's Goat

1 avril 2001

In this episode, Tom carries a fake dog around and attempts to be like his father, Compo and climb a tree as persuaded by Clegg and Truly. Also, Tom is keeping some of his personal property at Barry's house, including a Goat that Glenda does not approve of when she sees it in the garage. A Repoman, who is trying to find Tom, cannot find him until the end when Clegg, Billy, and Truly take Tom's dog and place it under the tire of the Repoman's car. Very funny ending!

Épisode 2 - The Art of the Shorts Story

8 avril 2001

Howard has lost his boxer shorts and Pearl is upset at him. But it turns out she hid them from him just to keep him on his toes. Barry wants to become thin and Tom and Mrs. Avery help him out by being his personal fitness trainers. The Trio help Howard figure out a way to prove to Pearl that he's found his shorts so the trio helps him out. Howard borrows some boxer shorts from Billy and then he shows them to Pearl. She tells him to put them on and when he does (Note that Billy's legs are very long) the boxer shorts go from his waist down to his ankles almost! Howard is very embarrased!

Épisode 3 - The Missing Bus of Mrs. Avery

15 avril 2001

Howard is filled with cheer because Pearl, Ivy, Roz, Glenda, Nora and the girls are going on a nice outdoor picnic. He has his chance with Marina alone - finally! But his plan backfires because he pushes Marina off the wall they were eating on when he sees the bus Pearl is riding on. Meanwhile, Petal drives the bus and can't get her left and right worked out correctly. Later on she misses a turn and gets out all flustered and when she looks back the bus is gone. Meanwhile the Clegg, Truly, Billy, Tom and Smiler test out an off-road bike and Barry goes out golfing and is sick of Glenda ringing him on his cellphone, which bothers the captain of the golf course.

Épisode 4 - Hey! Big Vendor

22 avril 2001

Wesley has a ""Go anywhere"" coffee vending machine, which is successful at first, but after trying it at the ladies' Jumbo Sale and the Golf Course it finally blows up, which is a huge embarrassment for Barry, who is trying to be on the captain's good side, like Petal said after she gave him a palm reading. Before, Glenda rang Barry right when the golf captain was about to make a shot, which made him angry.

Épisode 5 - Enter the Hawk

29 avril 2001

Multiple things are going on in this episode, which make this episode so great! First, Auntie Wainwright takes a half hour break from the shop, leaving Smiler in charge, and is impatient for the half hour to be over so she can go back to work. Smiler gets very upset of her calling him every five minutes! Pearl thinks Howard is a bit overactive and cheerful so she fixes him a big supper to slow him down, but that doesn't stop him from seeing Marina! Barry wants a new suit to look more of an ""executive type person"" but Glenda refuses him to buy it. He buys it anyways and goes along with the Trio and Tom around town, testing the suit out, and everyone thinks Barry has gone to a funeral! After yelling at him, Glenda thinks that she was too harsh on him and sets out with Wesley and Edie looking for him. Petal and Tom start Ace Carpeting, which the van is in very poorly shape, so they get Wesley to fix it. In the end, Howard and Marina are together and Pearl spots them, so they bike for i

Épisode 6 - Gnome and Away

6 mai 2001

Howard buys a Gnome for Marina and tries to keep it from Pearl. The trio helps him take it away. Smiler ends up taking it and Marina gets attracted to him, and then to other people who own the exact same Gnome!

Épisode 7 - A Hair of the Blonde That Bit You

13 mai 2001

Pearl finds a blonde hair and assumes it's Howard seeing another woman. Pearl wants to go to the coast to be loved but Howard and Marina work it out.

Épisode 8 - A White Sweater and a Solicitor's Letter

20 mai 2001

Tom recieves a Solicitor's letter, which says he has recieves a big screen television set, which he ends up giving to Eli, and Barry takes up flying, which is just a model airplane. Also, Howard wants Norman to play Tennis so he can play Tennis with Marina, who gets sick of it and then ends up flying with Barry.

Épisode 9 - Why Is Barry at an Angle?

27 mai 2001

Barry needs to collect overdue insurance from someone he has never met, so Clegg, Truly, and Billy help him stand up (at an angle) and be brave and make a call to his house with confidence. He's at an angle because the Trio got Barry drunk.

Épisode 10 - The Coming of the Beast

3 juin 2001

To excite more in the village Truly stops a common citizen, which happens to be Billy Ingleton, the man who almost knew Pavaroti, in a car and warns him about ""The Tiger"". Billy gets worried and gets pulled over again. The Rumor spreads across town and Howard buys things from Auntie Wainright to protect him and MARINA against the tiger! In the end everyone fears ""The tiger""

Épisode 11 - Potts in Pole Position

30 décembre 2001

A woman dispatches the gang to find her husband who is in training for an Antarctic expedition.

Épisode 1 - A Brief Excursion in the Fast Lane

6 janvier 2002

When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.

Épisode 2 - The Mystical Squeak of Howard's Bicycle

13 janvier 2002

When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...

Épisode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

20 janvier 2002

Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's men. Howard, meanwhile, is concerned that Pearl doesn't love him any more - she only gave him one fried tomato for breakfast!

Épisode 4 - The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg

27 janvier 2002

Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a ""picnic accessory"" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.

Épisode 5 - Beware of the Hot Dog

3 février 2002

Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.

Épisode 6 - In Search of Childlike Joy and the Farthest Reaches of the Lotus Position

10 février 2002

An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...

Épisode 7 - A Chaise Longue Too Far

17 février 2002

One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...

Épisode 8 - Exercising Father's Bicycle

24 février 2002

Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...

Épisode 9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley

3 mars 2002

When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares for Wesley and Auntie Wainwright...

Épisode 10 - It All Began with an Old Volvo Headlamp

10 mars 2002

When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...

Épisode 1 - A Musical Passing for a Miserable Muscroft

29 décembre 2002

When Nora Batty books Billy Ingleton's organ for a charity fair, she badly underestimates how much of an attraction it will be... Marina declines to go out with Howard because she's caught the showbiz bug, and is rehearsing a play at the local church. Howard asks the trio to help him think of something "showbizzy" they can do together.

Épisode 2 - The Lair of the Cat Creature

5 janvier 2003

Alvin the Birdman crashes from the skies into the lives of Truly, Clegg and Billy. He thinks he has landed in France, and has thus broken the long-distance hang-gliding record. After breaking the news about the failure of his flight, the wily trio desperately try to find something that he can be first at. Rumours of a mystery cat creature lurking in the nearby woods gives them the perfect opportunity. Can Alvin turn stalker to identify the beast?

Épisode 3 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom: An Introduction

12 janvier 2003

Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.

Épisode 4 - A Pick-Up of the Later Ming Dynasty

19 janvier 2003

After helping Entwistle to repair his broken-down truck, Truly, Clegg and Billy find their skills are in demand again - to help Tom and Smiler find the source of a squeak on their handcart.

Épisode 5 - The Secret Birthday of Norman Clegg

26 janvier 2003

In order to avoid any fuss, Clegg spends his birthday having a quiet meal in a nice small hotel - but as usual things don't work out as he might want them to...

Épisode 6 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream

2 février 2003

When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...

Épisode 7 - The Miraculous Curing of Old Goff Helliwell

9 février 2003

Old Goff Helliwell is due to die soon, so Clegg, Truly and the others look for something that will give him a reason to carry on...

Épisode 8 - The Frenchies Are Coming

23 février 2003

Barry is looking for another hobby besides golf, and Billy decides to interest him in archery...

Épisode 9 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

2 mars 2003

Howard gets a present from Marina - a lifesize fake gorilla. The question is how to get it home?

Épisode 10 - The Second Husband and the Showgirls

9 mars 2003

Tom and Smiler arrange an interesting blind date and Truly discovers his ex-wife's new husband is coming to town.

Épisode 11 - All of a Florrie

16 mars 2003

Cupid's arrow targets Truly when a blast from his past returns with amorous intentions.

Épisode 12 - A Short Blast of Fred Astaire (2003 Christmas Special)

21 décembre 2003

Norman has been roped into performing a humorous monologue for the Christmas Concert. Pearl plans to force Howard to mime a recording of Nelson Eddy. Glenda plans to force Barry to perform as a magician. Billy wants to give an archery demonstration. Alvin is practicing as a one-man-band. Entwistle hypnotizes Smiler into knowing how to dance.

Épisode 1 - Jurassic - No Parking

8 février 2004

Barry must dispose of a prize he's won; Truly plots to fob it off on Howard, who has forgotten an important birthday and needs a present quickly. Glenda doubts Miss Davenport's claims of seeing a large dinosaur in their neighborhood. Alvin takes up propecting for gold in the river.

Épisode 2 - The General's Greatest Battle

15 février 2004

Nora is to appear in a parade as the wife of a local hero. The hero himself is to be portrayed by a life-sized dummy, which has been at Auntie Wainwright's for cleaning. Can The General get back in one piece?

Épisode 3 - Spores

29 février 2004

A distressed woman sends Truly and Billy in search of a Lionel. Barry and Glenda meet a worried man on a sightseeing trip. Could he benefit from a visit to the Seer of Hull? And why exactly does Alvin want a photograph of Nora?

Épisode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin Hood

7 mars 2004

Billy's new green suit has nothing to do with Ireland. Entwistle takes meter reading to a new level. The sight of Marina in a wedding dress shocks Howard into buying Auntie Wainwright's "Adventure Pack".

Épisode 5 - Who's That with Barry and Glenda? It's Not Barry and Glenda

14 mars 2004

Clegg, Truly, and Billy discover Barry in the woods. He's obviously guilty of something - but what? A strange man is seen near Barry and Glenda's house while Barry is away. Alvin tries welding as a way of sprucing up the yard. Miss Davenport has a less-than-romantic entanglement.

Épisode 6 - An Apple a Day

21 mars 2004

Nora Batty is recruiting for charity, which in this case is giving a day out to an older rural family. But who exactly is "the Lad" and why is carrying an apple? Barry considers making a charity appearance in Western gear.

Épisode 7 - Barry Becomes a Psychopathic Killer But Only Part Time

28 mars 2004

Alvin buys equipment to listen for sounds from space, but Howard's the one hearing disembodied voices. Barry struggles with his role in a dramatic group. At last, there's a woman who's attracted to Smiler--unfortunately for him.

Épisode 8 - Things to Do When Your Wife Runs off with a Turkish Waiter

4 avril 2004

Barry is chagrined that a lonely stranger he met on holiday has taken up his offer of hospitality. It doesn't help that the stranger's hobby is trying to attract birds with a pennywhistle. Auntie Wainwright offers a special on periscopes. Alvin bites off more lino than he can chew.

Épisode 9 - Beware of Laughing at Nora's Hats

11 avril 2004

Truly, Alvin, and Billy try to mend some fences between Nora and her one-time friend, Audrey Craig. Glenda gives Barry a gift to restore his confidence: a golf caddy. Is there really a dragon inhabiting the hills?

Épisode 10 - Yours Truly - If You're Not Careful

18 avril 2004

Someone keeps calling Truly's new cell phone; Truly worries it might be The Former Mrs. Truelove calling to announce a visit. But she wouldn't do that...would she?

Épisode 11 - Variations on a Theme of the Widow Winstanley (2004 Christmas Special)

19 décembre 2004

Feeling too old for a bicycle, Howard purchases a "secret" car. Barry is having a spiritual crisis.

Épisode 1 - The Swan Man of Ilkley

13 mars 2005

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. But a passing narrow boat puts paid to his dream

Épisode 2 - Watching the Clock

20 mars 2005

Clegg climbs a tree so he can see the church clock, unfortunately he gets stuck and Truly, Alvin, Entwistle, Howard and Marina come to his rescue. Auntie Wainwright sells her cooker to Nora, Ivy, Pearl and Glenda for the church hall. The two policemen give Smiler a speeding ticket..and he only has a handcart.

Épisode 3 - Has Anyone Seen a Peruvian Wart?

27 mars 2005

Truly, Billy and Alvin meet Mr. Crowcroft, a womanising flower arranger who is looking for love, as a warm up for him meeting Billy's sister-in-law they introduce him to Nora Batty..shortly after he leaves for a monastery in Peru.

Épisode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)

10 avril 2005

Tom and Entwistle try to cheer Smiler up after he has been dumped by Hermione. Truly, Billy and Alvin make Howard think he is being followed by a private detective. Barry helps Mr. Teesdale re-possess a car. Clegg is re-writing his old diaries. Nora, Ivy, Pearl and Roz share some wartime memories with Glenda.

Épisode 5 - Who's That Mouse in the Poetry Group?

17 avril 2005

Smiler pretends to be an intellectual in an attempt to enchant Marina. Howard, a simple thinker, wants to keep an eye on them at the poetry group without being seen so, foolishly, he goes along with Truly's idea.

Épisode 6 - Available for Weddings

24 avril 2005

After deciding to cycle down a hillside for a short-cut, Clegg ends up with a fractured foot. Smiler decides to hire out his car for weddings and Barry and Glenda go camping.

Épisode 7 - The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street

1 mai 2005

Smiler regrets never having taken up the offer from Mavis McDonagh to look her up sometime. Truly, Alvin and Billy go on the trail to track her down. With the help Nora and Ivy, they find out that the woman had lived inJamieson Street, now renamed Pepworth Street. So they go knocking on doors.

Épisode 8 - The Afterthoughts of a Co-op Manager

8 mai 2005

Clegg tries to remember the name of his area manager from the Co-op in 1937. Nora and Ivy visit Auntie Wainwright. Herman Teasdale tries to get Barry to pretend to be a burglar. Marina tells Howard she can't be seen with him any more as she wants to remain true to the memory of her first love. Miss Davenport helps Entwistle fix his truck.

Épisode 9 - Lot Number 8

15 mai 2005

Overcome by the smell of a real bargain, Auntie Wainwright has made a successful bid at the auction rooms.

Épisode 10 - Little Orphan Howard

29 mai 2005

Truly leads the enquiries into the whereabouts of a Co-op Manager who was a tyrant when Clegg worked there.

Épisode 11 - Merry Entwistle and Jackson Day

18 décembre 2005

Truly and Norman are drawn into Howard's latest escape plan. Auntie Wainwright dresses Smiler as Father Christmas and Tom as an elf. Glenda tries to help Barry get over a negative reflective mood. The local police think that the men are gang trying to dispose of a body,

Épisode 1 - Follow That Bottle

5 mars 2006

Glenda decides that Barry would suit a hat, Smiler finds a suit of armour in the shop storeroom, Cleggs cousin turns up and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle follow a bottle with a message in it. Marina and Miss Davenport compare notes on their love lives. Nelly joins the ladies for coffee at the cafe.

Épisode 2 - How to Remove a Cousin

12 mars 2006

Cleggs overbearing cousin Aubrey comes to stay, he challenges Alvin and Billy to a bike riding competition. Auntie Wainwright employs Smiler and Tom as shop dummies. Nora Batty goes blonde.

Épisode 3 - Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife Crisis?

19 mars 2006

Barry is concerned that he isn't having a mid life crisis, he goes to see the Vicar about it. The wheel comes off Auntie Wainwright's cart and Clegg, Truly, Billy, Alvin and Entwistle and his invisible dog try to help Howard escape from home.

Épisode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood Barbi

26 mars 2006

Billy takes Clegg, Truly, Alvin and Entwistle into the green wood for a barby. Pearl chains Howard to the house and Miss Davenport tries to get the ladies to discuss romantic novels.

Épisode 5 - Barry in Danger from Reading and Aunt Jessie

2 avril 2006 - 4/5

Miss Davenport teases Barry making him think she has the hots for him. Alvin is seen by Nora with a tall, mysterious blonde

Épisode 6 - Who's That Merry Man with Billy, Then?

9 avril 2006

Billy gets a new merry man to join his band..unfortunately it's a merry woman!..Howard wants people to think he is having flying lessons, so Auntie Wainwright kits him out in the right gear..circa 1925!

Épisode 7 - Who's That Talking to Lenny?

16 avril 2006

Clegg, Truly and Billy meet up again with Lenny, the former Swan Man of Ilkley, he has heard voices from above so the lads help him in his quest to be a prophet. The two policemen see a mysterious leg, they follow it and it belongs to Howard. Miss Davenport continues her teasing of Barry.

Épisode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her Mummy

23 avril 2006

Howard gets to look after a friend's dog for the day. Glenda and Barry get dressed up as Cleopatra and an Egyptian Mummy to go to a fancy dress party. Auntie Wainwright upgrades Tom and Smilers transport..to a tandem!

Épisode 9 - Plenty of Room in the Back

30 avril 2006 - 5/5

Auntie Wainwright supplies Tom and Smiler with new transport.....but is it suitable?

Épisode 10 - A Tale of Two Sweaters (2006 Christmas Special)

28 décembre 2006

Alvin has for Truly and Norman over for a Holiday dinner. Glenda invited a man to dinner that Barry does not like. Pearl and Marina each give Howard a sweater vest, so he wears them both... at the same time. Auntie Wainwright gives Tom and Smiler a dinner that is actually nice, and then empties their pockets in a card game.

Épisode 1 - The Second Stag Night of Doggy Wilkinson

15 juillet 2007

Épisode 2 - What Happened to the Horse?

29 juillet 2007

Épisode 3 - Variations on a Theme of Road Rage

5 août 2007

Épisode 4 - In Which Howard Gets Double Booked

12 août 2007

Épisode 5 - Will the Nearest Alien Please Come In

19 août 2007

Épisode 6 - Elegy for Small Creature and Clandestine Trackbike

26 août 2007

Épisode 7 - The Crowcroft Challenge

2 septembre 2007

Épisode 8 - Must Be Good Dancer

9 septembre 2007

Épisode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump

16 septembre 2007

Épisode 10 - Sinclair and the Wormley Witches

23 septembre 2007

Épisode 1 - Enter the Finger

22 juin 2008

Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.

Épisode 2 - Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

29 juin 2008

Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.

Épisode 3 - A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

6 juillet 2008

Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.

Épisode 4 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

13 juillet 2008

Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.

Épisode 5 - All That Glitters is Not Elvis

20 juillet 2008

After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.

Épisode 6 - Eva's Back in Town

27 juillet 2008

Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.

Épisode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

3 août 2008

Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.

Épisode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

10 août 2008

Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.

Épisode 9 - Of Passion and Pizza

17 août 2008

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.

Épisode 10 - It's Never Ten Years

24 août 2008

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

Épisode 11 - Get Out of That Then

31 août 2008

Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.

Épisode 12 - I Was a Hitman for Primrose Dairies

31 décembre 2008

Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke, a retired milkman with strong links to MI5, arrives in the village. Very soon, calling upon his experiences on numerous dangerous missions overseas as a master spy, he forms a small team of reluctant volunteers, consisting of Alvin and Entwistle, ready to react to any emergency in the village. Finding that Hobbo has moved in next door, Clegg and Truly recall that he was never much of a milkman, but have to admit that his needlework is always exemplary.

Épisode 1 - Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch

19 avril 2009

Hobbo tries to find a friend for Morton and Barry is depressed when Toby moves next door.

Épisode 2 - The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?

26 avril 2009

Adopted as a baby, former milkman and undercover secret agent Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother.

Épisode 3 - Will Howard Cross the Atlantic Single-Handed?

3 mai 2009

Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.

Épisode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways at Nelly?

10 mai 2009

Hobbo is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of diguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections.

Épisode 5 - Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat

17 mai 2009

Howard is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later

Épisode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love with Norris Fairburn?

24 mai 2009

When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.

Épisode 7 - Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?

31 mai 2009

Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river.

Épisode 8 - In Which Romance Springs a Leak

7 juin 2009

Toby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.

Épisode 9 - Variations on a Theme of Father's Day

14 juin 2009

In order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.

Épisode 10 - Goodnight Sweet Ferret

21 juin 2009

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 without a second thought.

Épisode 1 - Behind Every Bush There Is Not Necessarily a Howard

25 juillet 2010

Hobbo and his friends attempt to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. Glenda decides to try and help Morton find a woman. Howard goes into the library to let Marina know that there is a problem with their bike ride that afternoon.

Épisode 2 - Happy Camping

1 août 2010

Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime. And PC Walsh informs PC Cooper that the sergeant is on their back - he's complaining about the amount of crumbs they're leaving in the car.

Épisode 3 - The Rights of Man (Except for Howard)

8 août 2010

Howard is missing home, and Hobbo concocts various schemes to have Pearl take Howard back. Meanwhile, Barry is missing his hearty meals and Toby and Morton lament being divorced.

Épisode 4 - Howard and the Great Outdoors

15 août 2010

Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent. Howard lies on an ants nest and suddenly jumps to life, along with Marina and Hobbo. Pearl sees all and is not impressed.

Épisode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off

22 août 2010

Wondering if Pearl still loves him, Howard asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him - only to become even more despondent when he sees his wife deliver a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Glenda sends Barry off to paint a landscape, hoping the activity will take his mind off his hunger - but fish and chips is the only thing on his mind.

Épisode 6 - How Not to Cry at Weddings

29 août 2010

In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.