Last of the Summer Wine - S1E1

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Short Back and Palais Glide

Series 1, episode 1

Written by Roy Clarke

Directed by Jimmy Gilbert

Originally Aired On: Monday, 12 November 1973

Episode Rating: 5 star rating

It's Blamire, not Foggy, who appears here in the very first series of the world's longest running sitcom, following the loveable old fellows enjoying a second childhood in Yorkshire. The boys discuss life, love and unpleasant women of strong character at the barber's and at the cafe. Blamire is played by comedy legend Michael Bates of 'It Ain't Half Hot, Mum'.

Cast

Image for Peter SallisPeter SallisNorman Clegg
Rosemary MartinMrs. Partridge
John ComerSid
Kathy StaffNora Batty
Michael BatesCyril Blamire
Bill OwenCompo Simmonite
Blake ButlerMr Wainright
Michael StaintonVicar
Jean McLaren
Derek Etchells
Pat BonnaNeighbour
John Barratt