Welcome to the homepage for sids cafe the cafe featured in the long running bbc sitcom last of the summer wine. News last of the summer wine actors buried next to each other last of the summer wine stars compo and clegg have been buried next to each other in. Holmfirth, west yorkshire where the britcom, last of the summer wine was filmed last of the summer wine the river holme, in front of nora battys house. He admits it has become an obsession with him and he is unashamed. In 1985, some filming of the last of the summer wine took place at dovestone.
Hollowgate, holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, uk. Last of the summer wine creator roy clarke says he knew. Jul 03, 2017 violence erupts in sleepy town made famous by last of the summer wine as man is filmed covered in blood and another left lying on the ground during weekend of chaos. Three old men from yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Jun 02, 2010 bbc1 will mark the end of the sitcom with special editions of countryfile and songs of praise from holmfirth, where last of the summer wine has been filmed since it was first broadcast as an. The driver is so informative about the locations and where different episodes were filmed. Explore holmfirth, made famous by sitcom last of the summer wine, which was filmed in and around the village. Longrunning tv series last of the summer wine to end bbc. Its a fleeting scene in the lastever episode of last of the summer wine. How holmfirth became the location for last of the summer. With peter sallis, jane freeman, kathy staff, robert fyfe. Partly filmed along the track near ashway gap picture 1, works road picture 2 near yeoman hey and at chew piece picture 3 where they created a picnic site with cars opposite the plantation track.
Jun 07, 2009 last of the summer wine country, holmfirth, west yorkshire. Last of the summer wine simple english wikipedia, the free. Sitting in the heart of the breathtaking holme valley, this picturepostcard town is popular with walkers and wildlife lovers alike. Higgin brigg, holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, uk. Last of the summer wine, the worlds longestrunning sitcom, has been filmed in holmfirth and its environs for more than 30 years. It has been a yorkshire show, filmed in yorkshire with characters straight out of yorkshire life. And clive has devoted the last 17 years to heading up the comedys appreciation society. Last of the summer wine stars compo and clegg buried sideby. Pages in category television shows set in yorkshire the following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total. View location maps, descriptions and location images.
Apr 02, 2017 mr h visits some of the filming locations from the popular tv series last of the summer wine around the town of holmfirth in yorkshire. William john owen rowbotham, mbe 14 march 1914 12 july 1999, known professionally as bill owen, was an english actor and songwriter. Violence erupts in sleepy town made famous by last of the. Hollowgate, holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, uk nora battys. Andrew vine is assistant editor of the yorkshire post. Filmed on location in and around holmfirth in the holme valley, last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy programme in britain and the longestrunning sitcom in the world. Jun 02, 2010 longrunning bbc comedy last of the summer wine is to be axed after 37 years, the bbc has announced.
Last of the summer wine locations tour this is a top quality tour and for only. News last of the summer wine actors buried next to each other last of the summer wine stars compo and clegg have been buried next to each other in the town made famous by the popular show. To find out more about the area, go to the visit huddersfield website. The inside story of the worlds longestrunning comedy series by andrew vine quite simply, last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy programme in the world. He is best known for portraying compo simmonite in the. Jul 24, 2010 the 31st series of last of the summer wine, which starts on sunday, bbc1 at 7. Business last of the summer wine cafe put up for sale a cafe occupying a property that played a leading role in the long running bbc comedy series last of the summer wine has been p ut on the market. Holmfirth, england last of the summer wine is filmed here. You see the camera tricks used and travel on the roads where the many escapades of the main characters took place.
Filming locations for last of the summer wine including locations in hepworth and holmfirth. Last of the summer wine actors buried next to each other. It was created as a submission for the bbcs comedy playhouse in 1973 but before the year was up a full series had hit our screens. The three originally were norman clegg peter sallis, cyril blamire michael bates, and compo simmonite. Last of the summer wine tv series 19732010 filming. See more ideas about last of summer wine, british comedy and british sitcoms. The two close friends now lie next to each other in st johns church graveyard in the iconic yorkshire dales town of holmfirth where they filmed the sitcom. Last of the summer wine filming locations find that location.
Last of the summer wine appreciation societys chief to. Earlier this year, the bbc announced that the programme would return in 2010 for its 31st series. As well as being an internationally famous tv filming location, we are also a fully operational cafe, open from 10 a. The canal where last of the summer wine filmed tv maps. Bbc news uk england west yorkshire summer wine pub. Bbc1 will mark the end of the sitcom with special editions of countryfile and songs of praise from holmfirth, where last of the summer wine has been filmed since it was first broadcast as an. Last of the summer wine, the tv show from holmfirth. If it looks familiar, its where the britcom, last of the summer wine was filmed. The site dedicated to the worlds longest running comedy series last of the summer wine.
It premiered 37 years ago, in 1973, and, after 31 series it finally came to an end last year a even though all its original protagonists a compo, foggy, even nora batty a are now dead. Holmfirth, england last of the summer wine is filmed. Last of the summer wine stars back in holmfirth filming. It features three older men who never get old and act like they are children. It shows the front of the terrace that backs onto back lane, with cleggs door nearly hidden by the trees at the left end of the building and howards door at the right end. Longrunning tv series last of the summer wine to end. Business last of the summer wine cafe put up for sale a cafe occupying a property that played a leading role in the long running bbc comedy series last. A few summer wine filming locations around holmfirth, yorkshire. The tour takes around 45 minutes and takes you through the valley and the sights where the series last of the summerwine was filmed.
Violence erupts in sleepy town made famous by last of the summer wine as man is filmed covered in blood and another left lying on the ground during weekend of chaos. Jan 02, 2018 last of the summer wine stars compo and clegg have been buried next to each other in the town made famous by the popular show. Longrunning bbc comedy last of the summer wine is to be axed after 37 years, the bbc has announced. The canal in last of the summer wine, bbc1s sitcom starring michael bates, bill owen and peter sallis, was filmed on location at the slaithwaite section of the leeds liverpool canal in west yorkshire, england. Earlier this year, the examiner revealed that the bbc were considering axing what has become the worlds longestrunning tv comedy series. Last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy programme in britain and the longestrunning sitcom in the world, running from 1983 to 2010. Hollowgate, holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, uk nora battys and compos houses 10 of 10 found this interesting interesting. Discover holmfirth sitting in the heart of the breathtaking holme valley, this picturepostcard town is popular with walkers and wildlife lovers alike. Last of the summer wine finally runs dry after 37 years and. The bbc filmed the british sitcom last of the summer wine, written by roy clarke and starring michael bates, bill owen and peter sallis, on location in and around the town of holmfirth, west yorkshire, england the cafe, pub, canal, and the homes of clegg and compo are just some of the locations on tv.
Last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy series on television, with fans all over the globe, particularly the united states, where they have fallen in love with the gentle charm, yorkshire humour and rolling countryside. Last of the summer wine was set and filmed in and around holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, and centred on a trio of old men and their youthful misadventures. The site offers information and image galleries which include many photographs taken behindthescenes during filming and a wide selection of location views. Holmfirth is where the popular bbc tv programme last of the summer wine was filmed, five miles away in the colne valley, itvs where the heart is was filmed and within 20 miles is halifax where filming of happy valley and last tango in halifax took place. On your visit you could do the last of the summer wine tour, which is a 10 mile journey round the film locations used in the filming incorporating some of the most beautiful scenery found in the foothills of the yorkshire pennines, as well as getting an. Last of the summer wine finally runs dry after 37 years. Last of the summer wine is a gentle comedy about the pleasures of growing old. Holmfirth, west yorkshire, england, where last of the summer wine was filmed bbc flickr yorkshire england yorkshire dales north yorkshire england and scotland england uk london england places to travel places to visit english countryside.
Last of the summer wine stars compo and clegg buried side. Filmed in and around the yorkshire town of holmfirth, last of the summer wine made its debut on the bbc in 1973. Last of the summer wine country, holmfirth, west yorkshire. Aug 28, 2010 its a fleeting scene in the lastever episode of last of the summer wine. I made the photo while visiting holmfirth in late september. Centred around the activities and shenanigans of three elderly men, last of the summer wine is a gentle comedy about the pleasures of growing old. The bbc filmed the british sitcom last of the summer wine, written by roy clarke and starring michael bates, bill owen and peter sallis, on location in and around the town of holmfirth, west yorkshire, england.
Last of the summer wine creator roy clarke says he knew this. Last of the summer wine last of the summer wine in. Last of the summer wine magic bus tour tripadvisor. Last of the summer wine was set and filmed in and around holmfirth and centred on a trio of older men and their youthful antics. Nov 08, 2010 quite simply, last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy programme in the world. It premiered 37 years ago, in 1973, and, after 31 series it finally came to an end last year even though all its original protagonists compo, foggy, even nora batty are now dead. Last of the summer wine, the worlds longestrunning sitcom, has been filmed in. How holmfirth became the location for last of the summer wine. Dec 21, 20 holmfirth, england last of the summer wine is filmed here. Head out across the holme valley or take a 1mile circular walk around the digley reservoir for panoramic peak district views. It was along here they filmed the part where the overalls where laid out, also here is the waterfall seen in a couple of. The site offers information and image galleries which include many photographs taken behind the scenes during filming and a wide selection of location views of the beautiful countryside and villages. Quite simply, last of the summer wine is the longestrunning comedy programme in the world.
Last of the summer wine the story of the worlds longestrunning comedy series is published by aurum press, priced. Let us know your favourite memories of the show in the comments section below. Holmfirth is the renowned location of the tv classic last of the summer wine. The 31st series of last of the summer wine, which starts on sunday, bbc1 at 7. Here we take a look back at where it all started, the main characters and the ups and downs of the hit bbc show. Jan 01, 2018 the two close friends now lie next to each other in st johns church graveyard in the iconic yorkshire dales town of holmfirth where they filmed the sitcom. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto. Last of the summer wine 19732010 holmfirth last of the summer wine 31 series of the longest running comedy programme in britain were filmed between 1973 and 2010 in holmfirth, west yorkshire. West yorkshire, where they filmed the classic sitcom. Last of the summer wine magic bus tour summerwine magic tours. The sitcom follows 3 old men from yorkshire and the calamities they get themselves into. Last of the summer wine was filmed in and around holmfirth, west yorkshire, england. On your visit you could do the last of the summer wine tour, which is a 10 mile journey round the film locations used in the filming incorporating some of the most beautiful scenery found in the foothills of the yorkshire pennines, as well as getting an insight into.