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Season 29
Last of the Summer Wine

Season 29

2008 episodes

The Last of the Summer Wine's twenty-ninth series aired on BBC One from 22 June to 31 August 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.

Episodes

1
Enter the Finger

Enter the Finger

Jun 22, 200830m

Barry is tired of being outperformed in fitness by his physically fit neighbour, so his friends decide to help him out.

2
Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

Will the Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?

Jun 29, 200830m

Howard disguises himself like a racer to escape Pearl's watchful eye but discovers disguises have effects he didn't bargain for when Aunty Wainwright mistakes him for Tom.

3
A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules

Jul 6, 200830m

Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.

4
Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

Is Jeremy Quite Safe?

Jul 13, 200830m

Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.

5
All That Glitters is Not Elvis

All That Glitters is Not Elvis

Jul 20, 200830m

After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.

6
Eva's Back in Town

Eva's Back in Town

Jul 27, 200830m

Eva, who happens to be a woman from Alvin's past, finds a way to make Howard's life even more complicated.

7
In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just Incompetent

Aug 3, 200830m

Barry decides to help his lonely neighbour find a girlfriend.

8
The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

The Mischievous Tinkle in Howard's Eyes

Aug 10, 200830m

Howard attempts to contact other nature lovers but finds out there are better ways than the mobile phone to do so.

9
Of Passion and Pizza

Of Passion and Pizza

Aug 17, 200830m

Mervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but lacking the courage to tell her himself, he unfortunately makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin try to bring them together.

10
It's Never Ten Years

It's Never Ten Years

Aug 24, 200830m

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

11
Get Out Of That Then

Get Out Of That Then

Aug 31, 200830m

Lenny, heavily-chained, is determined that he has a showbusiness future as an escapologist. Sidekick Cliff is not as enthusiastic.