Ep 5. Compo's Suit
- December 3, 1973
- 29 min
Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom that ran for 31 seasons from 1973 to 2010. The show follows a group of elderly friends living in Yorkshire who engage in mischievous and humorous adventures.
In season 1 episode 5, titled "Compo's Suit," our lovable and eccentric trio, Compo, Clegg, and Blamire, head to a fancy dress party. Compo, played by actor Bill Owen, is the most enthusiastic about the party and decides to dress as Napoleon Bonaparte. However, he runs into a bit of trouble when his authentic-looking costume attracts unwanted attention from the police.
Meanwhile, Blamire, played by Michael Bates, goes for a more subtle approach and opts for a simple suit. However, he quickly becomes the target of a group of rowdy young men who mistook him for a wealthy aristocrat. Hilarity ensues as Blamire tries to navigate his way out of the situation without getting hurt.
Clegg, played by Peter Sallis, takes a more passive role in the episode, but his subtle humor shines through as he slyly comments on his friends' misadventures.
As always, Last of the Summer Wine delivers plenty of laughs in this episode, with its witty humor and lovable characters. It's a charming and heartwarming comedy that is sure to bring a smile to your face.