Last of the Summer Wine was a British sitcom written by Roy Clarke that aired on the BBC from 1973 until 2010. The inaugural episode aired on Comedy Playhouse on January 4, 1973, while the first season premiered on November 12, 1973.
Why did Bill Owen leave Last of the Summer Wine?
Owen fell ill while filming the Last of the Summer Wine French special for the year 2000, but insisted on continuing despite the agony; upon his return to England, he was diagnosed with pancreatic and bowel cancer.
What town was Last of the Summer Wine filmed?
When you visit Nora Batty’s stairs, Sids Café, and the Last of the Summer Wine Exhibition, you will recollect familiar scenes. Last of the Summer Wine was filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, and centered on a trio of elderly men and their youthful follies; the three’s membership changed multiple times over the course of the series’ run.
Are there any cast members of Last of the Summer Wine still alive?
- Keith Clifford of Halifax portrayed the part of Billy in the Last of the Summer Wine. Three years ago, in 1997, he portrayed the character Charlie West. The actor is currently 84 years old, and he has twin sons and two daughters.
- Russ Abbot is a well-known English musician and actor who is a member of the group Black Abbots. In 2008, he joined Last of the Summer Wine after having his own weekly television comedy program. Abbot is currently 74 years old, is married to Patricia Simpson, and has four children.
- Brian Murphy is an English comedian and actor. In 2003, Brian joined the cast of Last of the Summer Wine, where he remained until the final season. The 89-year-old father of two looks to still be acting, with his most recent job occurring in 2021.
