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Last of the Summer Wine
The BBC's longest running comedy series.
1973·31 Seasons·269 Episodes·★ 7.2
Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up adventures not usually favored by the elderly. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse in 1973. The show ran for 295 episodes until 2010. It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world.
LUXEN Decision Guide
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 31 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Series 1
7 episodes
1973
Series 2
7 episodes
1975
Series 3
7 episodes
1976
Series 4
8 episodes
1977
Series 5
7 episodes
1979
Series 6
7 episodes
1982
Series 7
6 episodes
1983
Series 8
6 episodes
1985
Series 9
12 episodes
1987
Series 10
6 episodes
1988
Series 11
7 episodes
1989
Season 12
10 episodes
1990
Series 13
6 episodes
1991
Series 14
10 episodes
1992
Series 15
9 episodes
1993
Series 16
8 episodes
1995
Series 17
10 episodes
1995
Series 18
10 episodes
1997
Series 19
10 episodes
1998
Series 20
10 episodes
1999
Series 21
10 episodes
2000
Series 22
10 episodes
2001
Series 23
10 episodes
2002
Series 24
10 episodes
2003
Series 25
10 episodes
2004
Series 26
10 episodes
2005
Series 27
9 episodes
2006
Series 28
10 episodes
2007
Series 29
11 episodes
2008
Series 30
10 episodes
2009
Series 31
6 episodes
2010
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