Series 4

Nov 9, 1977
8 Episodes

Last of the Summer Wine's fourth series originally aired on BBC1 between 9 November 1977 and 4 January 1978. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby. The fourth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 3 on 26 July 2004. A box set featuring just series 4 was released for region 1 on 9 September 2008.

Episodes

1

Ferret Come Home

Nov 9, 1977
30 min

When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.

2

Getting On Sydney's Wire

Nov 16, 1977
30 min

Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.

3

Jubilee

Nov 23, 1977
30 min

Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

4

Flower Power Cut

Nov 30, 1977
30 min

Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe...

5

Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?

Dec 7, 1977
30 min

Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.

6

Greenfingers

Dec 14, 1977
30 min

The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" - where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?

7

A Merry Heatwave

Jan 1, 1978
30 min

Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.

8

The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent

Jan 4, 1978
30 min

When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.