First of the Summer Wine
First of the Summer Wine

First of the Summer Wine (1988)

5.8 (6 votes)
2 Seasons
September 4, 1988
English
Comedy

Synopsis

Sitcom prequel to Last of the Summer Wine set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939 as Britain becomes poised for war.

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Taller Exercises
E1

Taller Exercises

Sep 4, 1988
30 min

Trying to impress Nora, Wally Batty goes to extremes to make himself grow taller - with Clegg and the others help of course.

The Just Doesn't Suit
E2

The Just Doesn't Suit

Sep 11, 1988
30 min

After Clegg delivers what Mrs, Norbury claims is the wrong linoleum, Norm is left at the co-op while Sherbert delivers the correct order in hopes of getting permission to date Aubrey Norbury. Meanwhile Norm has to take measurements for a suit, but has no idea what he is doing.

The Way of the Warrior
E3

The Way of the Warrior

Sep 18, 1988
30 min

Compo is challenged to a fight by Chunky Livesy, so tricks Foggy into being his substitute.

Snuff and Stuff
E4

Snuff and Stuff

Sep 25, 1988
30 min

After discovering Mister Scrimshaw is a secret snuff taker, Clegg, Sherbet and Seymour look for his stash in order to introduce a new ingredient.

The Great Indoors
E5

The Great Indoors

Oct 2, 1988
30 min

Sulking because he hasn't been issued a real rifle, Foggy opts out of his army training and takes the boys camping instead. Unfortunately, his choice of campsite leads to an inevitable disaster.

Youth Wanted
E6

Youth Wanted

Oct 9, 1988
30 min

Compo wants a job at the Co-Op, but in the process Clegg, Sherbet and Seymour get the sack.

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Trailer

Details

Original Title

First of the Summer Wine

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

12