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The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 31

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 31!

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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 31 Episode 1 - Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    S31:E1

    Hobbo and his friends attempt to help Toby win back the affections of his ex-wife. Glenda decides to try and help Morton find a woman. Howard goes into the library to let Marina know that there is a problem with their bike ride that afternoon.

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

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  2. Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 Episode 3 - The Rights of Man (Except For Howard)
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    S31:E3

    Howard is missing home, and Hobbo concocts various schemes to have Pearl take Howard back. Meanwhile, Barry is missing his hearty meals and Toby and Morton lament being divorced.

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

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  3. Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 Episode 4 - Howard and the Great Outdoors
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    S31:E4

    Hobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back. The men pitch him a tent but Howard's isn't keen and goes for a meal with Glenda and Barry. The men return to the camp with Howard to show Pearl how much he's roughing it, but Marina arrives at the same time and Hobbo and Howard bundle her into the tent. Howard lies on an ants nest and suddenly jumps to life, along with Marina and Hobbo. Pearl sees all and is not impressed.

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

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  4. Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 Episode 6 - How Not to Cry at Weddings
    6.9/10(49 votes)

    S31:E6

    In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.

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

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  5. Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come Off
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    S31:E5

    Wondering if Pearl still loves him, Howard asks Hobbo to give her a peck on the cheek from him - only to become even more despondent when he sees his wife deliver a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, Glenda sends Barry off to paint a landscape, hoping the activity will take his mind off his hunger - but fish and chips is the only thing on his mind.

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

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  6. Last of the Summer Wine Season 31 Episode 2 - Happy Camping
    6.7/10(40 votes)

    S31:E2

    Pearl throws Howard out of the house, but when he goes to Clegg's for sympathy it falls on deaf ears, while Pearl tells Nelly she's going to have to sort out Howard once and for all. Meanwhile, Glenda decides that Barry and herself are fat and that something must be done before Gloria's wedding, and forces Barry to embark on a new fitness regime. And PC Walsh informs PC Cooper that the sergeant is on their back - he's complaining about the amount of crumbs they're leaving in the car.

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

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Behind Every Bush There is Not Necessarily a Howard" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 31. It scored 7.4/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Alan J.W. Bell and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 7/25/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Rights of Man (Except For Howard)".