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The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 4

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

"Ferret Come Home" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Sydney Lotterby and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 11/9/1977. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Getting On Sydney's Wire".

  • Ferret Come Home
    8.0/1074 votes

    #1 - Ferret Come Home

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/1977

    When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Getting On Sydney's Wire
    7.9/1074 votes

    #2 - Getting On Sydney's Wire

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/1977

    Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Jubilee
    8.0/1074 votes

    #3 - Jubilee

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/1977

    Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Flower Power Cut
    8.0/1071 votes

    #4 - Flower Power Cut

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/1977

    Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe...

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?
    8.5/1066 votes

    #5 - Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/1977

    Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • Greenfingers
    8.4/1071 votes

    #6 - Greenfingers

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/1977

    The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" - where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • A Merry Heatwave
    8.4/1068 votes

    #7 - A Merry Heatwave

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 1/1/1978

    Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke

  • The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent
    7.8/1063 votes

    #8 - The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/1978

    When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.

    Director: Sydney Lotterby

    Writer: Roy Clarke