7.6/1034 votes#1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane
Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2002
When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.0/1027 votes#2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle
Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2002
When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...
Director: N/A
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.0/1027 votes#3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud
Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2002
Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's men. Howard, meanwhile, is concerned that Pearl doesn't love him any more - she only gave him one fried tomato for breakfast!
Director: Alan J. W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.2/1033 votes#4 - The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg
Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a "picnic accessory" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.
Director: N/A
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.1/1031 votes#5 - Beware Of The Hot Dog
Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2002
Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.
Director: Alan J. W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.3/1032 votes#6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position
Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2002
An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...
Director: N/A
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.6/1034 votes#7 - A Chaise Longue Too Far
Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2002
One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...
Director: N/A
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.0/1030 votes#8 - Exercising Father's Bicycle
Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2002
Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...
Director: Alan J. W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
6.6/1030 votes#9 - Sadly, Madly, Bradley
Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2002
When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares for Wesley and Auntie Wainwright...
Director: Alan J. W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
7.6/1034 votes#10 - It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp
Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2002
When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...
Director: Alan J. W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 23
Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 23!
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Season 23 Ratings Summary
"A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 23. It scored 7.6/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Alan J.W. Bell and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 1/6/2002. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle".