Last of the Summer Wine - Season 2

Last of the Summer Wine - Season 2

Season 2

Last of the Summer Wine's second series originally aired on BBC1 between 5 March and 16 April 1975. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Bernard Thompson. Although ratings from the first series were not good, the BBC ordered a second series of Last of the Summer Wine after the first season aired but were delayed due to strike action. The second series was eventually produced and aired during March and April 1975. For the first time, series 2 saw two episodes make it into the top ten programs of the week, starting with the opening show, "Forked Lightning," which was watched by over 18 million people. Joining the cast this season was Joe Gladwin as Wally Batty, Nora Batty's henpecked husband. Series 2 would also mark the final appearance of Blamire, played by Michael Bates, who left at the end of the series due to health problems. The second series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 1 on 2 September 2002.
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Episodes7
DatesMar 5, 1975 - Apr 16, 1975
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Episodes

Forked Lightning
Season 2Episode 130 min

Forked Lightning

Some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the caff evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?

Mar 5, 1975
Who's That Dancing with Nora Batty Then?
Season 2Episode 230 min

Who's That Dancing with Nora Batty Then?

Who's That Dancing with Nora Batty Then?
In which Blamire reveals a musical talent and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?

Mar 12, 1975
The Changing Face of Rural Blamire
Season 2Episode 330 min

The Changing Face of Rural Blamire

In which we see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.

Mar 19, 1975
Some Enchanted Evening
Season 2Episode 430 min

Some Enchanted Evening

In which the unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

Mar 26, 1975
A Quiet Drink
Season 2Episode 530 min

A Quiet Drink

Harry, the fierce landlord, runs a tight pub. And Mouse is tighter still and it's Tina's 'boom' night, so farewell restful ease.

Apr 2, 1975
Ballad for Wind Instruments and Canoe
Season 2Episode 630 min

Ballad for Wind Instruments and Canoe

A transaction with the fabulous Arnpepper; the Great Gob Contest; and a runaway canoe.

Apr 9, 1975
Northern Flying Circus
Season 2Episode 730 min

Northern Flying Circus

No, that isn't Biggles in the ancient flying gear, but Compo, intrepid pilot of old motor bikes.

Apr 16, 1975

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