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Last of the Summer Wine — Series 9

Last of the Summer Wine's ninth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 22 March 1987. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The ninth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a box set on 5 May 2008.

Episodes

  • E01 Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

    Jan 4, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E02 The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

    Jan 11, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E03 Dried Dates And Codfanglers

    Jan 18, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E04 The Really Masculine Purse

    ★ 10.0

    Jan 25, 1987 · 30m

    After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.

  • E05 Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

    Feb 1, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E06 The Ice-cream Man Cometh

    Feb 8, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E07 Set The People Free

    Feb 15, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E08 Go With The Flow

    Feb 22, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E09 Jaws

    Mar 1, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E10 Edie And The Automobile

    Mar 8, 1987 · 30m

    Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

  • E11 Wind Power

    Mar 15, 1987 · 30m

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

  • E12 When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

    Mar 22, 1987 · 30m

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

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