Last of the Summer Wine

Pilot episode, part of Comedy Playhouse.

At the library, Blamire and Clegg turn Compo upside down to rid him of evil spirits and are thrown out by Mr. Wainright. Compo realises he has lost his key and, upon discovering the library is closed, the trio try to find Mr Wainwright. They find he has gone to a formal dinner dance, so Sid sneaks them into the back room where a game of cards ensues and Compo realises he can climb into his house through the back window.

Blamire tries to persuade Compo to visit church. Compo is persuaded to go by Sid and Ivy but claims the only thing he felt was an itchy nose.

The trio decide to visit a local Stately Home with Compo’s nephew, Chip, and his family. After a trip in Chip’s claustrophobic van, the men are left to look after the children. After visitors to the home are disappointed with the entry of Compo and Chip’s dog instead of the duke and duchess, the trio is thrown out.

Nora is panic-stricken when Compo cleans his house rather than go to the library with Clegg and Blamire. The next day, he buys a suit, and Clegg and Blamire discover Compo is advertising for a housekeeper. The trio meets Compo’s new housekeeper at the bus stop and Compo treats her to a meal at Sid’s Café. She soon realises Compo has nothing to offer her and leaves.

Clegg buys a car from a man named Walter who attempted to teach a dog how to ride a bicycle. The test drive is unsuccessful when the brakes fail and Walter collides with a tractor. Clegg tries buying a car from a reputable dealer but is equally unsuccessful this time when they collide with the tractor all over again.

Blamire decides to take up photography. He and Compo go to Clegg’s house and discover Clegg sorting out his camping equipment. Blamire takes pictures of the others and Clegg suggests they camp out and photograph the sunrise. While camping, a thunderstorm comes in and the trio are forced to sleep in a barn, where they oversleep and miss the sunrise.