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The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 21

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 21!

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Unencumbered by wives, jobs or any other responsibilities, three senior citizens who've never really grown up explore their world in the Yorkshire Dales. They spend their days speculating about their fellow townsfolk and thinking up

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other Problems
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Lipstick And Other Problems

    S21:E1

    Truly tries to fix Clegg's Vacum Cleaner. Compo and Howard get into a fight with a big man. Barry gets in trouble, because he's "caught" by Marina, as she kisses him, and leaves traces of her lipstick on his mouth. In order to explain this to Glenda he enlists the help of the trio, and they start spreading the rumour that the kisses are for "charity purposes". Auntie Wainwright sells a motorbike to two policemen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  2. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 2 - Under The Rug
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Under The Rug

    S21:E2

    Howard has a wig delivered to Clegg's, but when Pearl is suspicious Clegg has to not only pretend ownership of it, but be seen wearing it, much to Truly's amusement. Howard is only persuaded to reclaim the wig after the trio arrange for Smiler to wear it and Marina to kiss him. Meanwhile Barry tries and fails to be master of his own home, and Compo offers himself to Nora Batty as a "limited sale".

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  3. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 3 - Magic And The Morris Minor
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Magic And The Morris Minor

    S21:E3

    Our trio helps a middle-aged couple get their old car out of a field, but the wife insists she's recieving ancient telepathic messages through its hubcap. Or is she making it up as an excuse to chase after a certain younger gentleman? Meanwhile, Auntie Wainwright is trying to vanquish her demons by splurging on Ivy's most expensive cream cake.

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  4. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies
    8.8/10(95 votes)

    #4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies

    S21:E4

    After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a "sexy" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of white overalls provide an ideal goodbye to Compo...

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  5. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest
    8.4/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

    S21:E5

    Clegg, Truly and Barry spend the day trying to find someone to take care of Compo's ferrets. They end up finding the ideal person for the task, also uncovering a secret that Compo kept for quite some time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  6. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 6 - Just A Small Funeral
    9.1/10(101 votes)

    #6 - Just A Small Funeral

    S21:E6

    It's Compo's funeral day, and all his friends come to pay their last respects to the "little scruffy one". Even Auntie Wainwright closes the shop to attend his funeral.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  7. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 7 - From Here To Paternity
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #7 - From Here To Paternity

    S21:E7

    Compo recieves a personal letter after all these years. When Clegg and Truly open it they discover Compo's biggest secret: he has a son. The son, Tom, wrote to Compo, because after all the years of separation he hoped he and his father could get together. When Tom arrives in town it's up for the pair of them to give him the shocking news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  8. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    #8 - Some Vans Can Make You Deaf

    S21:E8

    Clegg, Truly and Wesley help Tom find a new exhaust for his van. Howard discovers the simple pleasures, by having breakfast on the terrace. The ladies meet an addition to their tea party.

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  9. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 9 - Waggoner's Roll
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    #9 - Waggoner's Roll

    S21:E9

    Tom and Barry attempt to turn a reluctant Babs into a showbiz star.

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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  10. Last of the Summer Wine Season 21 Episode 10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    #10 - I Didn't Know Barry Could Play

    S21:E10

    Glenda buys Barry a white suit to go on a picnic but he ends up with Clegg, Truly and Wesley at the station collecting an organ for Tom. Howard buys some platform shoes from Auntie Wainwright to make him taller.

    Director:Alan J.W. Bell
    Writer:Roy Clarke

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Lipstick And Other Problems" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 21. It scored 7.9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 4/2/2000. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Under The Rug".