Last of the Summer Wine - Season 9

Last of the Summer Wine - Season 9

Season 9

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.
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Episodes14
DatesJan 4, 1986 - Dec 31, 1987
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Episodes

Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
Season 9Episode 130 min

Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?
Jan 4, 1986
The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
Season 9Episode 230 min

The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.
Jan 11, 1986
Dried Dates and Codfanglers
Season 9Episode 330 min

Dried Dates and Codfanglers

Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?
Jan 18, 1986
The Really Masculine Purse
Season 9Episode 430 min

The Really Masculine Purse

After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.
Jan 25, 1986
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
Season 9Episode 530 min

Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.
Feb 1, 1986
The Ice-Cream Man Cometh
Season 9Episode 630 min

The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.
Feb 8, 1986
Set the People Free
Season 9Episode 730 min

Set the People Free

The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.
Feb 15, 1986
Go with the Flow
Season 9Episode 830 min

Go with the Flow

It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.
Feb 22, 1986
Jaws
Season 9Episode 930 min

Jaws

Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.
Mar 1, 1986
Edie and the Automobile
Season 9Episode 1030 min

Edie and the Automobile

Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.
Mar 8, 1986
Wind Power
Season 9Episode 1130 min

Wind Power

How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.
Mar 15, 1986
When You Take a Good Bite of Yorkshire, It Tastes Terrible
Season 9Episode 1230 min

When You Take a Good Bite of Yorkshire, It Tastes Terrible

Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.
Mar 22, 1986
Merry Christmas, Father Christmas (1986 Christmas Special)
Season 9Episode 1330 min

Merry Christmas, Father Christmas (1986 Christmas Special)

Dec 28, 1986
Big Day at Dream Acres (1987 Christmas Special)
Season 9Episode 1430 min

Big Day at Dream Acres (1987 Christmas Special)

Dec 31, 1987

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