Last of the Summer Wine
Season 9
January 4, 1987
12Episodes
Last of the Summer Wine's ninth series originally aired on BBC1 between 4 January and 22 March 1987. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The ninth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a box set on 5 May 2008.
Episodes
1. Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
January 4, 1987
30 min
Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?
2. The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
January 11, 1987
30 min
A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.
3. Dried Dates And Codfanglers
January 18, 1987
30 min
Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?
4. The Really Masculine Purse
January 25, 1987
30 min
After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.
5. Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
February 1, 1987
30 min
Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.
6. The Ice-cream Man Cometh
February 8, 1987
30 min
Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.
7. Set The People Free
February 15, 1987
30 min
The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.
8. Go With The Flow
February 22, 1987
30 min
It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.
Guest Stars:
Richard Vernon
9. Jaws
March 1, 1987
30 min
Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.
Guest Stars:
Danny O'Dea
10. Edie And The Automobile
March 8, 1987
30 min
Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.
11. Wind Power
March 15, 1987
30 min
How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.
