1988- 1989

2 Seasons

12 Episodes

5.8(6 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

Sitcom prequel to Last of the Summer Wine set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939 as Britain becomes poised for war.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

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Derek Benfield

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Joanne Heywood

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Linda Davidson

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Richard Lumsden

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Peter Sallis

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Maggie Ollerenshaw

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Judy Flynn

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