Ep 8. Go with the Flow

Last of the Summer Wine season 9 episode 8, titled "Go with the Flow," follows the crew on an adventure involving a canoe. When Barry asks Foggy, Clegg, and Compo if they want to go canoeing, the three are hesitant at first but eventually agree. The men head to the rental shop, where they meet a pair of attractive young women who also have a canoe.

Despite Clegg's concerns about whether the canoe is stable enough, the four men climb in and begin their adventure. It quickly becomes obvious that none of them have much experience with paddling a canoe, and they struggle to navigate the river. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a low bridge and a group of children playing in the water. The women are much more adept at paddling than the men, and they end up having to rescue them several times.

As they continue down the river, the men come across a group of nudists who are sunbathing on the banks. They try to avoid them but end up getting stuck on a sandbar and are forced to interact with the nudists. The situation becomes even more awkward when the four men end up accidentally losing their clothes and have to borrow some from the nudists.

Eventually, the group reaches their destination, a pub where they plan to have lunch. Along the way, they run into a group of bikers, who take an interest in the women. The men are not pleased with the bikers' attention and try to defend the women, but end up getting into a scuffle. The police arrive and the group is forced to flee, with the canoes in tow.

Back on dry land, the men reflect on their adventure and realize that they may not be as young as they used to be. They also joke about their encounter with the nudists and the bikers, but are happy to have had a fun day out on the water.

Overall, "Go with the Flow" is a lighthearted and humorous episode that showcases the camaraderie and misadventures of the Last of the Summer Wine crew. The episode is a fun summer romp that is sure to leave viewers laughing and smiling.