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The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 5

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Last of the Summer Wine Season 5

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...
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  1. Background image for Full Steam Behind
    8.7/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Full Steam Behind

    S5:E1

    Foggy takes Compo and Clegg on a nostalgic trip to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  2. Background image for The Flag And Its Snag
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #2 - The Flag And Its Snag

    S5:E2

    Foggy has a vision to put a flag in a prominent place on the great British landscape - but first he needs a flag and a flagpole.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  3. Background image for The Flag And Further Snags
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #3 - The Flag And Further Snags

    S5:E3

    Foggy collects his flag and achieves his vision. His dream is achieved.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  4. Background image for Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #4 - Deep In The Heart Of Yorkshire

    S5:E4

    When Sid and Wally are seen disappearing into the woods, their wives wonder what they're up to.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  5. Background image for Earnshaw Strikes Again
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again

    S5:E5

    Anyone criticising Yorkshire is rousing old Yorkshire ghosts - Clegg for one is very superstitious, so he doesn't want to wake up old ghosts.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  6. Background image for Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #6 - Here We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder

    S5:E6

    Compo contemplates the sport of hang-gliding. Nora gets Wally to take her out for a meal.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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  7. Background image for Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder
    8.4/10(67 votes)

    #7 - Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue Yonder

    S5:E7

    Compo gets his hang-glider-courtesy of Wally Batty.

    Director:Sydney Lotterby
    Writer:Roy Clarke
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Full Steam Behind" is the best rated episode of "Last of the Summer Wine" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Sydney Lotterby and written by Roy Clarke, it aired on 9/18/1979. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Flag And Its Snag".