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Last of the Summer Wine

1973·Show
269Episodes in31Seasons·TV-14
67
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Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The BBC's longest running comedy series.

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.
Cozy British SitcomEccentric Elderly CharactersNostalgic Comfort Food TVSlapstick & Gentle HumorYorkshire Dales SettingLongest-Running ComedyLow-Stakes AdventureWholesome Family ViewingCharacter-Driven Banter

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Where can I stream Last of the Summer Wine legally?

Last of the Summer Wine is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last of the Summer Wine worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last of the Summer Wine rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Last of the Summer Wine have?

31 seasons

It has 31 seasons with 269 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Last of the Summer Wine air?

It ran from 1973 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Last of the Summer Wine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Last of the Summer Wine?

5AUCAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last of the Summer Wine in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Last of the Summer Wine use?

Same Language DubLast-Name BasisFake ShempEarly-Installment WeirdnessShout-OutPhony VeteranThe "Fun" in "Funeral"Due to the DeadBeach EpisodeUnusual EuphemismMultiple-Choice PastPet the Dogand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for Last of the Summer Wine, including Same Language Dub, Last-Name Basis, Fake Shemp.