Ep 8. From Wellies To Wet Suits
- February 15, 1982
- 29 min
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8.4 (54)
The show Last of the Summer Wine season 6 episode 8 is named From Wellies To Wet Suits. This episode revolves around a group of elderly men who live in a small Yorkshire town. The main characters of this show are Cyril Blamire, Compo Simmonite, and Norman Clegg.
In this episode, the three men decide to go on a fishing trip. They pack their fishing gear and set off on the trip. However, they soon realize that the river they planned to fish in is closed due to pollution. They try their luck at another river but have no success.
Feeling disheartened, they decide to take a break and stop for lunch. While having lunch, they notice a group of young people nearby who seem to be having a lot of fun. The young people are surfing in the nearby lake, wearing wet suits.
Intrigued by this, the three men decide to give it a try for themselves. They borrow some wet suits and surfboards from the young people and set off to try their hand at surfing. However, being elderly men, they struggle to balance on the boards and often fall off.
Despite their lack of success, the three men continue to try their best and enjoy themselves. They take turns attempting to balance on the boards and keep each other's spirits up. They even become friends with the young people, who cheer them on and offer encouragement.
As the day wears on, the three men become exhausted and decide to call it quits. They return the wet suits and boards to the young people and make their way back home. Although they didn't catch any fish, they had a great day and even managed to try something new.
Overall, From Wellies To Wet Suits is a heartwarming and fun-filled episode of Last of the Summer Wine. It showcases the enduring friendship between the three main characters and the joy that can be found in trying new things, even if they don't always go as planned. The episode reminds us that it's never too late to try something new and that age is just a number.