Last of the Summer Wine - S1E2

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Inventor of the 40-Foot Ferret

Series 1, episode 2

Written by Roy Clarke

Directed by Jimmy Gilbert

Originally Aired On: Monday, 19 November 1973

Episode Rating: 5 star rating

Who'd have guessed that this show about the elderly having fun would last so long? It's the very first series of the cosy sitcom, following the loveable old fellows enjoying a second childhood in Yorkshire. Clegg and Blamire encourage Compo to take a more spiritual outlook in life.

Cast

Image for Peter SallisPeter SallisNorman Clegg
Rosemary MartinMrs. Partridge
John ComerSid
Kathy StaffNora Batty
Michael BatesCyril Blamire
Jane FreemanIvy
Bill OwenCompo Simmonite
Blake ButlerMr Wainright