Ep 9. Roll On
- October 28, 1990
- 29 min
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8.2 (45)
Last of the Summer Wine season 12 episode 9, titled Roll On, follows the antics of Compo, Foggy, and Clegg as they plan to build a go-kart for the upcoming race. The episode starts with Compo getting his hand stuck in a fence while trying to retrieve a football. Foggy and Clegg come to his rescue but not before a group of hooligans make fun of them. This prompts the trio to prove themselves by building the fastest go-kart in the race.
The rest of the episode revolves around the trio gathering materials for their go-kart and building it in Compo's backyard. They face a number of challenges including finding an engine, building wheels, and trying to keep their plan a secret from Nora Battys. Along the way, they encounter several other characters in the town including Sid and Ivy and the new postman.
The episode is filled with hilarious moments as the trio tries to build a go-kart with limited resources and experience. They get into arguments over the design, struggle to balance the weight of the vehicle, and even end up using a bathtub as a seat. The trio's determination and perseverance, however, pays off in the end as they manage to build a go-kart that performs well in the race.
The race scenes are a highlight of the episode, with a number of other contestants participating including a group of nuns and a trio of policemen. The trio's go-kart performs admirably, but they eventually lose to a group of teenagers who built a more professional-looking vehicle. The loss doesn't dampen the trio's spirits, however, and they celebrate their effort by taking a ride on the go-kart down the nearby hill.
Overall, Roll On is a fun-filled and lighthearted episode of Last of the Summer Wine that showcases the trio's friendship and misadventures. It is a testament to the show's enduring popularity and its ability to make audiences laugh with simple yet effective humor. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode, and those who are new to the series will find it a charming introduction to the world of Compo, Foggy, and Clegg.
