Season 9

Last of the Summer WineSeason 9

1987
12 Episodes

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

Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
S09E01

Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

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

04 Jan 198730m
The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
S09E02

The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

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

11 Jan 198730m
Dried Dates And Codfanglers
S09E03

Dried Dates And Codfanglers

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

18 Jan 198730m
The Really Masculine Purse
S09E04

The Really Masculine Purse

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

25 Jan 198730m
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
S09E05

Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

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

01 Feb 198730m
The Ice-cream Man Cometh
S09E06

The Ice-cream Man Cometh

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

08 Feb 198730m
Set The People Free
S09E07

Set The People Free

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

15 Feb 198730m
Go With The Flow
S09E08

Go With The Flow

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

22 Feb 198730m
Jaws
S09E09

Jaws

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

01 Mar 198730m
Edie And The Automobile
S09E10

Edie And The Automobile

Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

08 Mar 198730m
Wind Power
S09E11

Wind Power

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

15 Mar 198730m
When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
S09E12

When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

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

22 Mar 198730m