Ep 8. What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?

In this episode of Last of the Summer Wine, titled "What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?", the three elderly friends, Clegg, Foggy, and Compo, are preparing for Christmas. They are discussing presents they have bought for their loved ones, but Compo seems to have forgotten all about it.

Meanwhile, Nora Batty, a neighbor of the trio, is eagerly waiting for her Christmas present from her long-lost love, Smiler. She has been waiting for years and is convinced that this year, he will finally remember her and send her a present. She makes sure to be at the post office every morning to collect her parcel, but to her disappointment, there is nothing for her.

Clegg, Foggy, and Compo decide to help Nora by devising a plan to make her Christmas wish come true. Compo finds an old camera and convinces Nora to let him take a photo of her on a snowy day, promising her that it will make Smiler remember her. Clegg and Foggy, meanwhile, are up to something mysterious and spend hours locked up in Clegg's shed.

As Christmas approaches, Nora is still waiting for her present. However, she starts to lose hope when she receives a letter from Smiler, saying that he will not be able to send her anything this year. Compo, Clegg, and Foggy are determined to lift her spirits and surprise her with a special present.

On Christmas Eve, Nora is feeling downhearted when there is a knock on her door. To her surprise, she finds Compo dressed as Santa Claus with a sack full of presents for her. Clegg and Foggy also show up and present her with a photo album filled with pictures of her, taken on various occasions. Nora is overwhelmed with emotion and cannot believe that they went to all this trouble for her.

The episode ends with the trio sitting in Nora's living room, enjoying Christmas with their neighbor. As they sit around, discussing the memories captured in the photo album, Compo makes a toast, "To Nora, wherever she is," and all the friends raise their glasses to toast their dear friend.

Overall, "What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?" is a heartwarming episode that captures the true spirit of Christmas - kindness and generosity towards others. It highlights the importance of good company, memories, and being grateful for what we have, rather than what we want.