Last of the Summer Wine (series 19)
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The trio in this series consisted of:
Actor Role
Bill Owen Compo
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Peter Sallis, OBE is an English actor and entertainer, well-known for his work on British television. Although he was born and brought up in London, his two most notable roles require him to adopt the accents and mannerisms of a Northerner.Sallis is best known for his role as the main character...

Clegg
Frank Thornton
Frank Thornton
Frank Thornton is an English actor who is best known for playing Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? and its sequel Grace & Favour and as Truly in Last of the Summer Wine.-Early life:...

Truly

List of Episodes

Title Airdate Description Notes
Beware the Oglethorpe 4 January Compo, Clegg and Truly run into a tired, gloomy old school chum, Coggy Duckworth (whose mother was an Oglethorpe). Seeing him strengthens their resolve to stay active and adventurous.
  • This is the first regular episode to have a Cold open
    Cold open
    A cold open in a television program or movie is the technique of jumping directly into a story at the beginning or opening of the show, before the title sequence or opening credits are shown...

    . Although past episodes used them occasionally.
Tarzan of the Towpath 11 January 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.
Truly and the Hole Truth 19 January Truly becomes jealous of people who get their picture in the paper for performing selfless acts of bravery. He sets out to prove he's up to the task of rescuing others, even if he has to orchestrate a disaster himself.
Oh Howard, We Should Get One of Those 25 January Wesley's new creation meets with great success – particularly with Compo – who wants to be the first one to try it. Has he finally found the perfect way to get close to Nora?
The Suit That Attracts Blondes 21 January 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.
The Only Diesel-Powered Saxophone in Captivity 8 February 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.
Perfection - Thy Name is Ridley 15 February When the local ladies start to gain some interest for a man named Walter Ridley, it's up for the trio to try to find out why he's so highly regarded by all the local women.
Nowhere Particular 22 February 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".
From Audrey Nash to the Widow Dilhooley 1 March Truly hears an old girlfriend of his is coming back to town, and he tries to meet her dressed as he was the last time they saw each other.
Support Your Local Skydiver 8 March compo finds that nora batty is getting post cards sent the canarys.jealos he acwiers help from clegg and truly trys to impress her - but hes not plesd with the plan.
  • This is the last episode to be made in 4:3 format which has been used since the first episode 25 years before.
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