Description: Last of the Summer Wine- The Finest Vintage is the definitive tribute to BBC TVs longest-running, best-loved sitcom. The lyrical tales of three bumbling, elderly eccentrics have been delighting loyal audiences of all ages for over 25 years, and this book celebrates the show's incredible success. The Finest Vintage contains exclusive interviews with the show's major stars: 'The winos' - Compo (the late Bill Owen), Clegg (Peter Sails), Truly (Frank Thornton) and Foggy (Brian Wilde) - and the battleaxe women of the series, including Kathy Staff, who turned the character of Nora Batty into an unforgettable British national icon. In the chapter 'The Henpecked', the show's battered menfolk finally get a chance to have their say, while 'Irregular Tipplers' recalls the numerous famous guest stars to feature over the years. Behind the scenes, writer Roy Clarke and producer/director Alan JW Bell offer fascinating insights into the program's journey from script to screen. Complete with an episode guide covering every show made since the series began in 1973 and illustrated with original BBC archive photos, The Finest Vintage is a nostalgic trip - the ultimate, official guide to a program that the UK has undisputedly taken to its heart.

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