Last of the Summer Wine

Season 5

TV-14

Last of the Summer Wine's fifth series originally aired on BBC1 between 18 September and 30 October 1979. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby.

The fifth series was something of a departure; it was the first to include two-part episodes and introduced a small number of new characters such as Compo's oft-mentioned but never seen nephew and was also notable for an increase in the more physical comedy for which the programme would become more well-known latterly.

The fifth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 6 on 5 March 2007.

Where to Watch Season 5

7 Episodes

Full Steam Behind
E1
Full Steam BehindFoggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
The Flag And Its Snag
E2
The Flag And Its SnagFoggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape - but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.
The Flag And Further Snags
E3
The Flag And Further SnagsFoggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. His dream is achieved.
Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire
E4
Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireWhen Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods, their wives wonder what they're up to.
Earnshaw Strikes Again
E5
Earnshaw Strikes AgainAnyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts - Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts.
Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder
E6
Here We Go Into The Wild Blue YonderCompo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.
Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder
E7
Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue YonderCompo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.