Season 4

Last of the Summer Wine's fourth series originally aired on BBC1 between 9 November 1977 and 4 January 1978. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby. The fourth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 3 on 26 July 2004. A box set featuring just series 4 was released for region 1 on 9 September 2008.

1. 

   1. Ferret Come Home

   1977-11-09 · 30m

   When one of Compo's ferrets escapes and takes residence in Nora's house, it's up to Wally Batty to get it back safely.

2. 

   2. Getting On Sydney's Wire

   1977-11-16 · 30m

   Sid's plan to install a new bell for the cafe door is doomed from the moment he asks for the help of the trio.

3. 

   3. Jubilee

   1977-11-23 · 30m

   Keen to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, Foggy decides the trio should have their own float.

4. 

   4. Flower Power Cut

   1977-11-30 · 30m

   Some people talk to trees, but Clegg is serenading flowers in the cafe...

5. 

   5. Who's Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?

   1977-12-07 · 30m

   Foggy visits a lady friend in Wales, but trouble is soon at the door when Compo and Clegg go after him.

6. 

   6. Greenfingers

   1977-12-14 · 30m

   The British vegetable is in deterioration due to a lack of good honest "muck" - where can the trio get hold of good fresh vegetables?

7. 

   7. A Merry Heatwave

   1978-01-01 · 30m

   Nora's brother is near to death and not likely to see another Christmas. So Foggy decides to re-create an old-fashioned Christmas-in the middle of a sweltering hot summer.

8. 

   8. The Bandit From Stoke-On-Trent

   1978-01-04 · 30m

   When "laugh a minute" Amos Hames, who toured Europe during the 1940's returns to town after many years, suspicions arise about the reason for his return.