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1. Hilltop Hospital (1999–2003)
Episode: Gracey Greyshell's Last Day

10 min | Animation, Family, Drama

A very old tortoise returns to her first love, nursing other animals, and dies happy after a busy day on the ward.

Stars: Julie Higginson, Celia Imrie, Jonathan Kydd, Sally Ann Marsh

2. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: All of a Florrie (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

A pushy blue-haired woman is pursuing Herbert Truelove.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Brian Murphy, Kathy Staff

Votes: 31

3. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

The episode that introduces Entwhistle, a cross-cultural character. It looks like the bill collector has finally caught up with Tom, but its Truly & Clegg to the rescue. Elsewhere, Howard ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Burt Kwouk, Robert Fyfe

Votes: 30

4. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Gavin Hinchcliffe says global climate change will bring on a new ice age so he's learning to ski by riding atop Miss Davenport's van while it's driven on the roads. She claims Gavin had promised to marry her, but he's backed out.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Bernard Cribbins, Keith Clifford

Votes: 29

5. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Frenchies Are Coming (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Billy Hardcastle says that history shows past many wars between Britain and France so he wants to recruit members for his Merry Men, like Robin Hood had led, to learn archery in order to be ready to fight a future French invasion.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Robert Fyfe

Votes: 30

6. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Lair of the Cat Creature (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Record seeking, Alvin Smedley para-sails into the villagers lives. Truly, Norman and Billy tell Alvin a fantastic tale of a fearsome "cat creature" that stalks the woodland. Tom intends to ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Brian Murphy, Sarah Thomas

Votes: 36

7. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard has a present waiting for him at Auntie Wainwrights. Barry has an ear problem. Billy, Norman and Truly go in search of a old school chum.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Robert Fyfe

Votes: 29

8. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Miraculous Curing of Old Goff Helliwell (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Goff Helliwell, a lifelong womanizer and one of Roz' former romantic relationships, out of sheer obstinacy has decided to die the next Tuesday. When Clegg, Truly and Billy enlist Marina to flirt with him, Goff decides against dying.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Henry McGee, Stephen Lewis

Votes: 30

9. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Second Husband and the Showgirls (2003)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Truly must meet the new man in the Former Mrs. Truelove's life; Auntie Wainwright sets Tom and Smiler on a date with former showgirls.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, William Lucas, Keith Clifford

Votes: 33

10. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Secret Birthday of Norman Clegg (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

It's Clegg's birthday but he only wishes to have a simple lunch with his good friend Truly - no parties no fuss. So Truly & Clegg don their best suits for their lunch, and end up with an ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Robert Fyfe, Keith Clifford

Votes: 36

11. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Exercising Father's Bicycle (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Billy is working toward being the best tracker in the area, using animal droppings. Tom is evading a bill collector. Howard is stuck on the roof. Barry has challenged a coworker to a ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Robert Fyfe, Keith Clifford

Votes: 29

12. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: It All Began with an Old Volvo Headlamp (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

The men try to build a reputation for their new friend, Kevin, as 'The Wise Man Of The Woods'.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Hywel Bennett

Votes: 33

13. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: A Musical Passing for a Miserable Muscroft (2002)

TV-PG | Comedy

Billy Ingleton has obtained a garish van containing a small fairground organ that does not work well, but the women want to use it for the Huttersfield Fair, in twenty-four hours. Tom ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Norman Wisdom, Keith Clifford

Votes: 23

14. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: A Brief Excursion in the Fast Lane (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Barry, having a mid-life crisis, is craving a more dangerous fast life.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Stephen Lewis

Votes: 33

15. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Beware of the Hot Dog (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Pearl makes Howard jealous. Wesley attempts to enter the mobile catering trade.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Mike Grady

Votes: 30

16. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Mervyn Would Be Proud (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Glenda and Barry decide to attend the Firm's dance in formal dress. Howard is worried that Pearl no longer loves him. Billy is being stalked by a Robin Hood fan.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Adrian McLoughlin

Votes: 26

17. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard planned a picnic and has "stored" Marina at Norman's, but will not pick her up because the lady's morning coffee group is being hosted by Pearl and he is afraid to leave the house.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Robert Fyfe, Jean Fergusson

Votes: 32

18. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: A Chaise Longue Too Far (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard is trying to escape from Pearl, who is keeping him busy with home repair. Barry wants a gift for Glenda so Auntie Wainwright sells him a large chaise longue. Marina if fed-up with Howard.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Robert Fyfe, Keith Clifford

Votes: 33

19. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Sadly, Madly, Bradley (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Billy is stuck entertaining his morose brother-in-law. Howard talks Barry into giving Marina a ride. Glenda follows Barry and attacks Marina. Auntie Wainwright intends to cheat a farmer by ... See full summary »

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Juliette Kaplan

Votes: 29

20. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: In Search of Childlike Joy and the Farthest Reaches of the Lotus Position (2002)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Wesley convinces Smiler to test his latest invention, leading to the usual outcome. Howard and Marina have their usual bicycle disaster, perpetrated by Billy and involving Clegg and Truly. Barry attempts Yoga.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Stephen Lewis

Votes: 31

21. Arena (1975– )
Episode: It's Time for 'Just a Minute' (2002)

59 min | Documentary

A documentary about the long-running BBC Radio 4 panel game "Just a Minute".

Director: Mary Dickinson | Stars: Paul Merton, Linda Smith, Ross Noble, Clement Freud

22. Open House (1998–2004)
Episode: Episode dated 18 June 2002 (2002)

Documentary

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Stars: Gloria Hunniford, Thora Hird, Roger Royle, Janette Scott

23. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: A Hair of the Blonde That Bit You (2001)

TV-PG | Comedy

Mrs Avery and Nora Batty seem to be having a cleaning competition. Pearl finds long blonde hair on Howard's clothing. Marina, hitchhiking to the coast, is picked up by Barry.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Dora Bryan

Votes: 27

24. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Getting Barry's Goat (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Tom Simmonite is bored with village life. Mrs. Avery cleans out Compo's house. Barry lets Tom store a few "things" in his garage. A debt collector is looking for Tom.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Dora Bryan

Votes: 30

25. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Missing Bus of Mrs Avery (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard is in a suspiciously good mood. Auntie Wainwright has minibikes for sale - they must be tested. Tom has direction deficient Mrs Avery driving a minibus for the ladies picnic outing. Glenda obsessively calls Barry.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Dora Bryan

Votes: 33

26. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Gnome and Away (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard buys large gift and involves the other men in an attempt hide it from Pearl while delivering it to Marina. Glenda tells Barry that she wants a baby.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Robert Fyfe, Jean Alexander

Votes: 31

27. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Hey, Big Vendor (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Barry becomes obsessed with his depression. Wesley invents a go anywhere hot drink dispenser which causes havoc at the church jumble sale and on the golf course.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Dora Bryan, Keith Clifford

Votes: 32

28. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Enter the Hawk (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Auntie Wainwright takes some time off. Barry obtains a "secret suit". Pearl has a new plan to keep Howard at home.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Keith Clifford, Jean Alexander

Votes: 28

29. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Coming of the Beast (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

To stave off boredom, Truly starts a rumor that a tiger is loose in the village.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Norman Wisdom, Jean Alexander

Votes: 31

30. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Why Is Barry at an Angle? (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Pearl has Howard assembling furniture. Auntie Wainwright intends to rent out Smiler for children's parties. The men torment Barry with false stories about a client who is behind insurance payments.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Dora Bryan

Votes: 32

31. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: A White Sweater and a Solicitor's Letter (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Barry flies a model plane. Billy buys a bow and arrows from Auntie Wainwright. A solicitor's letter arrives for the deceased Compo. Howard pretends to take an interest in tennis.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Jean Alexander

Votes: 29

32. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Potts in Pole Position (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Tom intends to to give Howard a "going fishing" excuse. Truly, Clegg and Billy meet a polar explorer with a domineering wife. Marina and Auntie Wainwright tart-up the explorer's wife. Pearl and Glenda go hunting for fishermen.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, June Whitfield, Gordon Wharmby

Votes: 28

33. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: The Art of the Shorts Story (2001)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Pearl makes Howard believe that he has mislaid his shorts. Barry notices that he is getting fat so Tom offers to have Mrs. Avery train him.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander, Dora Bryan

Votes: 31

34. Funny Turns (1999–2001)
Episode: Kathy Staff: Wrinkles and All (2001)

Documentary

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Director: Angela O'Leary | Stars: Kathy Staff, Tony Adams, Barry Cryer, Thora Hird

35. The BAFTA TV Awards 2000 (2000 TV Special)

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Stars: Des Lynam, Honor Blackman, Michael Gambon, Samantha Giles

36. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Elegy for Fallen Wellies (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Nora Batty finally decides to give Compo a taste of what he's been asking for and it sends him to the hospital. Clegg, Nora, and friends need to deal with the loss of their friend.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff, Jane Freeman

Votes: 82

37. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: From Here to Paternity (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

A letter arrives for Compo, and Nora takes it to Clegg. The letter is from Compo's long lost son. Clegg has to tell him his father is dead.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Jean Alexander

Votes: 37

38. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: I Didn't Know Barry Could Play (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard wants to be taller. Glenda puts Barry in a white suit for a picnic. Tom is attempting to make Mrs. Avery's niece, Babs, more physically fit.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Mike Grady, Tom Owen

Votes: 31

39. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Just a Small Funeral (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

The village prepares for Compo's funeral; even Auntie Wainwright closes her shop (her mobile phone is on for emergency purchases). Compo's "Thursday Lady" arrives to pay her respects.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Liz Fraser, Jean Alexander

Votes: 75

40. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Last Post and Pigeon (2000)

TV-PG | 59 min | Comedy

A trip to France to honour the dead from World War 2.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman

Votes: 56

41. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Lipstick and Other Problems (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Auntie Wainwright tries to talk her way out of a speeding ticket. Barry is in trouble with Glenda because Marina kissed him again.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander

Votes: 36

42. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Magic and the Morris Minor (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

The villagers meet a spiritualist nut-case and her fed-up husband. Howard buys transceivers. Glenda forces Barry and Wesley to spend time together. Auntie Wainwright tries to splurge.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander

Votes: 45

43. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Surprise at Throstlenest (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Clegg gets a letter telling him Compo's arrangements for his ferrets and the Gang soon learns what Compo did with his Thursdays when he claimed to be 'exercising' his ferrets. And they learn just how devoted he was to Nora Batty.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff, Jane Freeman

Votes: 59

44. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Waggoners Roll (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Barry's golf day is constantly interrupted. Howard promises to take Marina to lunch in public.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Jean Alexander

Votes: 29

45. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Some Vans Can Make You Deaf (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Tom goes to Wesley with vehicle problems, Glenda wants an antique as a centerpiece for her decor. Tom is advertising Mrs, Avery as a famous psychic.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Jean Alexander

Votes: 38

46. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode: Under the Rug (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Howard sends away for a wig but has Normans name on the address. Howard then refuses to take the horrid hairpiece when Pearl sees the name on the box.

Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander

Votes: 37

47. Esther (1994– )
Episode: Awards (2000)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Nicki French, Thora Hird, Dermot Murnaghan, Esther Rantzen

48. Open House (1998–2004)
Episode: Episode dated 3 May 2000 (2000)

Documentary

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Stars: Gloria Hunniford, Michael Dobbs, Thora Hird, Deh-Ta Hsiung

49. Stars and Their Lives (1999– )
Episode: Thora Hird (2000)

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Stars: Carol Vorderman, Thora Hird

50. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999 TV Movie)

125 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Series of new sketches performed by the Monty Python team, linking programmes to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.

Directors: Terry Jones, Elaine Shepherd | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle

Votes: 968