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Season 9
Last of the Summer Wine

Season 9

1987 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

1
Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Jan 4, 198730m

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

2
The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

Jan 11, 198730m

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

3
Dried Dates And Codfanglers

Dried Dates And Codfanglers

Jan 18, 198730m

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

4
The Really Masculine Purse

The Really Masculine Purse

Jan 25, 198730m

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

5
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Feb 1, 198730m

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

6
The Ice-cream Man Cometh

The Ice-cream Man Cometh

Feb 8, 198730m

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

7
Set The People Free

Set The People Free

Feb 15, 198730m

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

8
Go With The Flow

Go With The Flow

Feb 22, 198730m

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

9
Jaws

Jaws

Mar 1, 198730m

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

10
Edie And The Automobile

Edie And The Automobile

Mar 8, 198730m

Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.

11
Wind Power

Wind Power

Mar 15, 198730m

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

12
When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.

Mar 22, 198730m

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