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wel said grumpy i cant wait, looks like i might have 10 new home made dvds for my collection in january


in answer 2 the other website big unc it was like that the other day and simply red off there has asked me the same, i thinks its the forums domain if it carries on im sure the bloke who runs it wil change 2 another 1, tbh i lost heart in tht site after i recieved an email complaining about me sticking up for russ abbot's performance of hobbo


what a 6 weeks for me now, this weekend 6 eps of series 22 plus the 1 im in also dr who the weekend after im down @ teddington 4 the recording of the laughter track 4 LOTSW! plus the other series 22 ep i wil sky+ tht day and the summer wine specials plus DT's final DW eps, a fantastic time 4 me


till the next time im on here


Compo, Foggy and Clegg

Magnifico, mon brave! MAGNIFICO!

Now that's what I call a months good viewing! Thank you Powers That Be, we are very grateful.

Right, here we go.


Before I list them you'll notice they are in a higgedy-piggledy order and the start times are all over the place, so apologies if you're trying to set your Sky+. With Christmas Specials the length of the shows are all over the place and so it's not as easy to schedule them.


This list is provisional and TX times are subject to change, but probably won't:



1990 “Barry’s Christmas” – 3rd December, 2pm and 8:20pm


**1991 “Situation Vacant” – 7th December 2:15pm and 8:20pm


**1992 “Stop that Castle” – 9th December 1:40pm and 4pm and 15th December 10:40am and 4pm


1993 “Welcome to Earth” – 10th December 1.40pm and 8.20pm and 13th December 8am and 6.20pm


**2001 “Potts in Pole Position” – 11th December 1:40pm and 7pm


**1997 “There Goes the Groom” – 14th December 1:40pm and 7:40pm


**1994 “The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti” – 15th December 11:20am and 4:35pm


1996 “Extra! Extra” – 17th December 12:40pm and 8pm


1987 “Big Day at Dream Acre” – 18th December 1:20pm


1985 “Uncle of the Bride” – 19th December 9:05am and 2:15pm


**1995 “A Leg Up for Christmas” – 19th December 10:55am and 20th 8:45am


**1999 “Last Post and Pigeon” – 20th December 10:05am and 2pm


1983 “Getting Sam Home” – 21st December, 11:35am



Anything with a ** has never been on the channel before.


Enjoy and Merry Christmas!


GOLD

I must say this close co-operation from the powers that be is a very welcome trend. Long may it continue.

Good news about Christmas Specials, good about seldom seen episodes and really good news that the Golden officials are giving us feedback. I sensed a feeling of frustration and isolation in the past - may it never return!
WoW.

GREAT! Bring them on!

Hi there,

We have a whole host of Last of the Summer Wine Christmas Specials darted all over December. I'll bring you more detailed info in due course.

GOLD

Before anyone comments, for "coloquially" read "colloquially". I knew it just did not look right.

G.O.L.D. programme for December is beginning to roll out. 3rd December they are airing 1990 Christmas Special which apparently had no title given to it on screen but is coloquially known as "Barry's Christmas". Not new to UKTV. It was shown two three Christmas periods ago.


Is C, F and C around? Does he know what is happening with our other message board?

Series numbering has indeed always been a vexed topic ever since that Series #9. I had no idea that it was an issue until the so-called Series #9 and #10 DVD came out containing only what all the references designate as Series# 9. And I have seen in many instances the BBC, particularly through Radio Times, using the standard references numbering system.


No matter, lovely lad or lovely lady, whichever the case might be, and at my age it is somewhat irrelevant, you fill our ancient hearts with joy with your news of the goodies to come however they might be designated.

By eck folks!! I thought we had started running out of steam a bit(it had been quiet for a few days) then we get this flurry of good news! Herself is quite excited with the new episodes so do's not mind settling down to watch them with me.Not having them on dvd gives me chance to see them 'as new' so to speak so i can put the info on the calendar and make sure i catch them as and when they appear. (pity the pixie lady cant watch them as we can!)

Well, Uncles, I can only apologise for not being in more contact with you. The new eps of Last of the Summer Wine have been a huge hit and I hope you'll be catching the pilot episode on Monday.


Sadly we have no control over the release of these shows on DVD. That's something you'll have to take up with BBC Worldwide!


As for what series we think we're showing, we're adamant it's 21-25! But BigUnc thinks otherwise. The mis-ordering (and original miss-billing) stems from the fact that Series 9 and 10 were jammed together to make one, 12-episode series. We still count them as two separate series whereas the likes of Wikipedia and IMDB call it as one. So all subsequent series are out by one, and we seem to think we're a series ahead of you.


Confusing and, if I may say so myself, tedious.


We'll have Series 26-30 (in new money, 25-29 in old money) next year.


GOLD

in addition to the good news, BigUnc, it is nice to have confirmation that our ramblings are read by the Powers That Be. I think I am right in saying that apart from a brief communication from the Mighty Jen this is first contact with the alien culture controlling our heros. Who knows? They might have influence in producing the DVDs, which would b a very good thing (hint, hint)

Even if this is a bit garbled it is great news! We all know they are referring to Series #20 to #24 inclusive and not #21 to #25 and that it is Series #22 not #23 that was missed out but no matter. It will come along in November.


It is great to get the news about Specials in December following on from "Extra! Extra!" in November. And more series in 2010 adds to anticipation. As G & S would say, "Oh Joy, Oh Rapture"

Hi all,


There have been a few Last of the Summer Wine anomolies of late. We have always intended to show series 21 to 25 this autumn but a few hitches made this a bit complicated.


Our listings were one series off, in other words Series 21 was billed as Series 20. We have corrected that.


Another hitch was the delay in hetting Series 23. So our new series on weeknights in November have been 21, 22, 24 and 25. We have now secured 23 and will show them from Sunday 8th November at 19:00, continuing on Saturdays and Sundays 19:00-21:00 (against that blasted X-Factor!)


We also have a selection of Christmas Specials in December (when we really crank up the specials) from 1990-2001.


Apologies for the hitches but we got there in the end!


Next year we;ll have further series of LOSW on GOLD. Stay tuned!


You can see the PILOT episode of LOSW and Series 1 on MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER at 8am and 12:40pm.


Thanks!


GOLD

Morning all!!!


Don't know how but the PBS that used to run our beloved LOSW, actually got hold of the pilot...and I'm so glad I have it on tape. But the dvd's I borrowed from the library skipped past it. Have been apprised of a prob with the Royal Mail...hope it is resolved and does not affect delivery of my current dvd order.


Yesterday, Vicki and I rode to Richmond for the Celtic Festival. We have been several times in the past and also to the Scottish Festivals as well. We usually get fish and chips but nothing is at it is across The Pond...ever! But we keep hoping someday.


I haven't as yet made fig rolls (they are made with dried figs) but I have made Cornish Pasties from the cookbook I brought back. As they baked, I felt I was in a pasty shop!!! I gave Vicki two to take away as she dropped m off but haven't spoken to her to get the verdict.


Must off...

Good idea. I'm all in flavour. It's about time the pilot was added.

Hi, folks...


If Big Unc's perusals on Wikipedia prove to be accurate, and Series #18 (#19)is scheduled for DVD release with a Special and 25 Years..., would it not be a great idea to add the Pilot Episode 'Of Funerals & Fish', currently unavailable on DVD, as a bonus release - there should be enough disk space, and it would tie in with the 25 Years anniversary programme. What do other Winos think??

Just received notification that latest DVD has been sent to me, estimated delivery 3-5 days, postal strike permitting of course. Let us hope there is some news of the next release soon.

No stutter, Eccles, for some obscure reason after pressing "send" the computer suddenly shunted me back to "preview" so the process got repeated. I hate technology, bring back the quill!!!

Regardless of blame for earlier misunderstandings, it's good news indeed that series 22 is coming. I don't know whether Gold have the Christmas Special "Last post and pigeon" but being the last "special" Bill Owen made, it would be a nice touch if it could be transmitted soon to accompany his other last programmes of series 21 already transmitted - please?

Something I read (in Wikipedia but I do not know how authoritative it is) suggests that in 2010 we might get a DVD set with Series#18 (ten episodes, probably labelled #19), one Special ("Extra! Extra!")????? plus "25 Years of Last of the Summer Wine". By my calculations it will not quite reach "There goes the Groom".


That will follow DVD set with Series #16 & #17 (labelled #17 & #18) plus two? Specials.

Big Unc Thanks for the info, now on the calendar. Grumpy Unc have you developed a stutter???

Interesting note in Radio Times, in answer to a complaint about missing Elegy to fallen wellies due to incorrect scheduling. "An error in Gold's scheduling system meant our listings had previously fallen out of sync. Gold's spokeswoman asks us to pass on the channel's apologies to Summer Wine fans". I don't feel inclined to accept that apology, I would prefer a public execution of the technician to blame, or, if that isn't harsh enough, at least three hours on the naughty step.