My only issue

I totally agree with your thoughts about this show. PBS only shows a limited number of episodes for a show that has been on for nearly 30 years. If I'm not wrong, PBS did the same thing with the 'Doctor Who' series. As for describing 'Last of the Summer Wine', I describe it to my friends as a male version of 'The Golden Girls.' Considering the longivity of LSW, maybe I should describe 'The Golden Girls' as a female version of LSW. The only difference is that with LSW you really develope a love for the characters and they become like family. Television worth seeing over and over.

The show was a lot of fun, taking these old men who now have the time to hang out and act like kids again. They aren't bitter about growing old, but try to fill their days with fun and companionship in the great outdoors(usually). The countryside is unbelievably beautiful, and the theme music I find enchanting.

Sorry but i just hate this show now, the only good thing about it is the sceneary which is alot better in real life (i have lived in Holmfirth where it is filmed all my life)and the money it brings into the area from the tourists who come from all over to see the place. I do think that it was ok in the begining though, when it first started but 31 years its been going now, dont you think it should be laid to rest? the jokes were getting tired in the 1980's! Has PBS ever shown "first of the summer wine"? now i did like that show, think it was in the late 80's and they decided to make a serias about compo, clegg n foggy, set in the time of world war two, might have been before because i think foggy whent into the army in the last episode. Anyway that was alot better, i dont think its ever been repeated on BBC but if you aint seen it try and get a copy from somewhere.

I've been thinking the exact same thing. I've never seen episodes prior to the early to mid 90's. For example, prior to watching the LOTSW 30th anniversary show, I'd never seen Nora Batty's husband. I don't know why PBS won't show episodes earlier in the series.

And while they're at it, frankly, the quality of the show diminished after Bill Owen's death. And not just Bill Owen, other stars from the show have died. I suppose that goes with the territory when you have a show with an older cast that's been on the air for 30 years. I'd much rather see these characters younger than the newer ones they've brought in the past few years.

That's what I was wondering too! This show is amazingly funny! Way better than that boring "Everybody Loves Raymond" and all those horrible so-called comedies here in the U.S. It's my fourth favorite British show so far!

Holmfirth seems like my idea of paradise!

I think that KUA and Last of The Summer Wine may be produced or created by the same person-I'm not sure, however. There is something very charming about this show that keeps me coming back to it. It's very engaging, very funny and you get to look at all of the gorgeous scenery. I do really wish I could see all the episodes on PBS.

"Life is just a bowl of cherries, don't be so serious, life's too mysterious"

I agree whole-heartedly on the term "comfort" TV. When I have had a bad day I like to curl up with my soft blanket and watch LOTSW. It always does the trick. OF COURSE, I always watch it, bad day or not. I also would like to see the earlier series.

I describe it as "the brittish version of Mayberry" in the andy griffith show.

what do you think..... and I want to see the episodes too...... help