First of the Summer Wine

First of the Summer Wine (1988-1989)

EndedScripted showComedy

Sitcom prequel to Last of the Summer Wine set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939 as Britain becomes poised for war.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

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Quiet Wedding
Season 2Episode 630 min

Quiet Wedding

Dilys and Brad are getting married. The lads travel to the registry office on Compo's old motorbike and side-car, which keeps tipping up. At the reception, Compo has to sit with his trousers around his ankles because he's got oil all over them. Mr Clegg reads out the telegrams, one of which is from Brad's airbase, recalling him to duty. Later, the lads go for a walk and find Foggy guarding a bridge. He shows them his new bayonet, but manages to drop it into the river. Compo is lowered over the bridge using Seymour's long scarf. He falls in but manages to retrieve the missing bayonet. Next morning, war is declared on Germany.
Oct 8, 1989

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Quiet WeddingOct 8, 1989
S02E05The Body SnatchersOct 1, 1989
S02E04Ain't Love DangerousSep 24, 1989
S02E03The Gypsy FiddlerSep 17, 1989
S02E02Compo Drops InSep 10, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the first episode of 'First of the Summer Wine' air?

The first episode premiered on August 3, 1988.

What is the setting of 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The show is set in the year 1939 in the fictional town of Holmfirth in West Yorkshire, England.

Who are the main characters of 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The show follows the adventures of three teenage boys: Compo, Clegg, and Seymour.

What is the relationship between 'First of the Summer Wine' and 'Last of the Summer Wine'?

'First of the Summer Wine' is a prequel to the long-running British sitcom 'Last of the Summer Wine', which aired from 1973-2010.

Who created 'First of the Summer Wine'?

'First of the Summer Wine' was created by Roy Clarke, who also created 'Last of the Summer Wine'.

What is the premise of 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The show tells the origin story of Compo, Clegg, and Seymour, who go on various misadventures in the idyllic Yorkshire countryside on the eve of World War II.

Who played the role of Compo in 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The role of Compo was played by Paul Wyett in 'First of the Summer Wine'.

Who played the role of Clegg in 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The role of Clegg was played by Danny O'Dea in 'First of the Summer Wine'.

Who played the role of Seymour in 'First of the Summer Wine'?

The role of Seymour was played by Paul Oldham in 'First of the Summer Wine'.

How many episodes of 'First of the Summer Wine' were produced?

A total of 13 episodes of 'First of the Summer Wine' were produced.

Did 'First of the Summer Wine' receive positive critical reception?

The show received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.

Cast

Maggie Ollerenshaw

Maggie Ollerenshaw

plays Mrs. Clegg
Derek Benfield

Derek Benfield

plays Mr. Scrimshaw
Richard Lumsden

Richard Lumsden

plays Foggy
Judy Flynn

Judy Flynn

plays Lena
David Fenwick

David Fenwick

plays Norman Clegg
Paul Wyett

Paul Wyett

plays Compo
Paul Oldham

Paul Oldham

plays Sherbet
Gary Whitaker

Gary Whitaker

plays Wally Batty
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Characters

Mrs. Clegg

Mrs. Clegg

played by Maggie Ollerenshaw
Mr. Scrimshaw

Mr. Scrimshaw

played by Derek Benfield
Foggy

Foggy

played by Richard Lumsden
Lena

Lena

played by Judy Flynn
Norman Clegg

Norman Clegg

played by David Fenwick
Compo

Compo

played by Paul Wyett
Sherbet

Sherbet

played by Paul Oldham
Wally Batty

Wally Batty

played by Gary Whitaker
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