Last of the Summer Wine
Season 30
TV-14
Last of the Summer Wine's thirtieth series originally aired 19 April 2009. All eleven episodes in series thirty were thirty minutes in length. A New Years Special aired on 31 December 2008. All of the episodes were written by Roy Clarke and directed by Alan J. W. Bell.
This series is notable for forming a new trio composed of Alvin, Entwistle and Hobbo, who was introduced in the New Years Special. Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton are now demoted to secondary characters, filmed only in studio scenes due to the cost of insurance for the actors at their age on location.
This series is notable for forming a new trio composed of Alvin, Entwistle and Hobbo, who was introduced in the New Years Special. Peter Sallis and Frank Thornton are now demoted to secondary characters, filmed only in studio scenes due to the cost of insurance for the actors at their age on location.
Where to Watch Last of the Summer Wine • Season 30
10 Episodes
- Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother Stitch
E1Some Adventures of the Inventor of the Mother StitchWhile Morton is still depressed over his divorce, Hobbo attempts to find a good friend for him. Meanwhile Barry is depressed to find that Toby is moving next door to him and cements ill-will when he breaks Toby's lamp. - The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?
E2The Mother of All Mistakes - Or Is It?Adopted as a baby, Hobbo is determined to trace his natural mother. He has found out her name and exactly where she lives, but how should he approach the poor woman to tell her the good news? Meanwhile, Howard is in trouble when Marina, on finding out that he has been making inquiries about another woman, turns up at his house. As Hobbo passes Howard's house, he makes an astonishing discovery. - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?
E4Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?Hobbo is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one. Another danger arises when he demonstrates his gift of diguise, and finds himself the new recipient of Marina's affections. - Nobody Messes with Tony the Throat
E5Nobody Messes with Tony the ThroatHoward is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where. Hobbo comes to his aid, and heads a surveillance party to follow Pearl and Nelly. When the women go into a Hell's Angels club, they decide not to be hasty, and confront them later. - Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?
E7Will Randolph Make a Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life. Randolph seems to lack any of the requirements of a potential suitor, and is limp and unattractive, especially after Hobbo drops him in the river. - Variations on a Theme of Father's Day
E9Variations on a Theme of Father's DayIn order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl. Realizing what Howard is up to, the women plant a completely false story about Hobbo's father being a hippie.
