Last of the Summer Wine - Season 23

First aired: 1/6/2002 10 episodes

Episodes

1. A Brief Excursion In The Fast Lane

Aired: 1/6/2002

When Barry has a mid-life crisis and becomes interested in fast cars, Glenda worries that she will not be exciting enough for him.

2. The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's Bicycle

Aired: 1/13/2002

When Howard's bicycle starts squeaking around Pearl, he worries that it is some kind of curse. He decides to get the bicycle exorcised by a local expert - Norman Clegg...

3. Mervyn Would Be Proud

Aired: 1/20/2002

Billy is being followed by a fan as a result of - after having one too many in the pub - bragging that himself, Clegg and Truly are the three surviving descendants of Robin Hood's men. Howard, meanwhile, is concerned that Pearl doesn't love him any more - she only gave him one fried tomato for breakfast!

4. The Incredible Ordeal Of Norman Clegg

Aired: 1/27/2002

Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a "picnic accessory" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.

5. Beware Of The Hot Dog

Aired: 2/3/2002

Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.

6. In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Aired: 2/10/2002

An unhappy Smiler is cheered by one of Wesley's inventions, a trolley. All that is needed is a hill and some driving skills...

7. A Chaise Longue Too Far

Aired: 2/17/2002

One of Glenda's unwanted anniversary presents proves to be useful in strange ways, especially as Howard becomes trapped in his own bathroom...

8. Exercising Father's Bicycle

Aired: 2/24/2002

Tom fancies emulating the achievements of his father, and asks Clegg and Truly for stories of what Compo could do on his bicycle...

9. Sadly, Madly, Bradley

Aired: 3/3/2002

When Billy's brother Bradley arrives on the scene, not even Clegg and Truly can bring a smile to his dour face. Meanwhile, an inflatable feeding trough poses logistical nightmares for Wesley and Auntie Wainwright...

10. It All Began With An Old Volvo Headlamp

Aired: 3/10/2002

When a man needs to be alone with his thoughts, help is on hand to provide the right atmosphere - but noone counts on him becoming the 'Wise Man Of The Woods'...