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Last Of The Summer Wine Trivia Quiz

As of 2007 "Last Of The Summer Wine" is the longest running sitcom in the history of British TV. It centres around three old reprobates trying to relive their childhood. How much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by romeomikegolf. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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romeomikegolf

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4 mins

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258,191

Updated
Dec 03 21

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15

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Avg Score
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Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (14/15), Guest 45 (12/15), Guest 81 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the first two series the trio of main characters comprised Compo, Clegg and Blamire. What was Blamire's first name? Hint

Arthur

Frank

Norman

Cyril

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Question 2 of 15

2. Blamire was replaced by Foggy Dewhurst, an ex military man with delusions about his army career. What was his rank and profession when he left the Army? Hint

Lance Corporal Driver

Sergeant Chef

Private Mechanic

Corporal Signwriter

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Question 3 of 15

3. From 1984 a new regular started to appear. Her character name was Marina. A certain married man had a passion for her, but they never really got very far. Who was that man? Hint

Sid

Wesley

Howard

Barry

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Question 4 of 15

4. Compo had two passions in life, his ferrets and who?

Answer: (1 or 2 words, first and last or first name only)

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Question 5 of 15

5. For three series Foggy Dewhurst was not present. What was the reason given in the show for his absence? Hint

He emigrated

He took over an egg painting business

He suffered amnesia and disappeared

The Military Police were looking for him

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 1988 the BBC started showing a prequel called "First Of The Summer Wine".

True

False

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Question 7 of 15

7. When Bill Owen, Compo, died in 1999, who was brought in to the series? Hint

Norman Wisdom

Keith Clifford

Jonathan Linsley

Tom Owen

8. We quite often see the women, Ivy, Nora, Pearl, Edie and Glenda having a coffee and cake together and discussing their husbands' faults. Ivy and Nora have a private silent battle with each other as to who will get the last cake. What type of cake is it? Hint

Choux bun

Cream horn

Apple turnover

Chocolate eclair

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Question 9 of 15

9. Whose Auntie is the formidable Auntie Wainright? Hint

Smiler

Sid

Howard

Eli

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the former occupation of Edie Pegdon's brother? Hint

Bank Manager

Solicitor

Doctor

Headmaster

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Question 11 of 15

11. In which part of the UK was the series set? Hint

Derbyshire Dales

Welsh Borders

Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Pennines

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Question 12 of 15

12. In later episodes the 'third man' was one Herbert Truelove. What was his former job? Hint

Butcher

Banker

Librarian

Policeman

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was Foggy Dewhurst's real first name? Hint

William

Walker

Wallace

Walter

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which vehicle does Wesley call his 'Ferrari in overalls'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 15

15. It was always the intention to film "Last Of The Summer Wine" in The Peak District National Park.

True

False

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 25 2024 : Guest 90: 14/15
Apr 23 2024 : Guest 45: 12/15
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 81: 11/15
Apr 22 2024 : Guest 92: 13/15
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 78: 13/15
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 81: 13/15
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 185: 0/15
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 51: 12/15
Apr 14 2024 : Guest 209: 14/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first two series the trio of main characters comprised Compo, Clegg and Blamire. What was Blamire's first name?

Answer: Cyril

Cyril Blamire was played by Michael Bates who was also responsible for the head Bearer in "It Ain't Half Hot Mum". Bates was forced to leave after the second series because of ill health. He passed away shortly afterwards.

2. Blamire was replaced by Foggy Dewhurst, an ex military man with delusions about his army career. What was his rank and profession when he left the Army?

Answer: Corporal Signwriter

Although he likes other people to believe he was a great military man, Compo takes delight in pointing out to him what he really was.

3. From 1984 a new regular started to appear. Her character name was Marina. A certain married man had a passion for her, but they never really got very far. Who was that man?

Answer: Howard

Howard was married to, and kept in check by, Pearl. There were many ways that Howard tried to escape Pearl's sharp eyes. Some were more successful than others.

4. Compo had two passions in life, his ferrets and who?

Answer: Nora Batty

Nora was married to Wally who was terrified of her. Later on she was widowed and Compo became more amorous. Deep in her heart Nora had a soft spot for Compo.

5. For three series Foggy Dewhurst was not present. What was the reason given in the show for his absence?

Answer: He took over an egg painting business

Brian Wilde, who played Foggy, left the show. His character was seen boarding a bus for Bridlington to take over the family egg painting business. He returned a few years later.

6. In 1988 the BBC started showing a prequel called "First Of The Summer Wine".

Answer: True

It was first aired on January 3rd 1988 and ran for 13 episodes, ending on 8 October 1989. The show was written by the same man as the main series, Roy Clarke. It was set in the younger days of the three main characters. Peter Sallis who played Norman Clegg appeared in FOTSW as the father of that character.

7. When Bill Owen, Compo, died in 1999, who was brought in to the series?

Answer: Tom Owen

Tom was Bill Owens' real life son. He played Tom Simmonite, Compos' long lost son. Norman Wisdom joined in 1995, Jonathan Linsley played Crusher, Ivy's well meaning but rather dim nephew, and Keith Clifford joined in series 20 and played Billy Hardcastle.

Answer: Chocolate eclair

Sometimes Nora gets it, sometimes it's Ivy. On at least one occasion Pearl has managed to get in there quickly and steal it, much to the annoyance of the other two.

9. Whose Auntie is the formidable Auntie Wainright?

Answer: Howard

Auntie Wainright runs the local junkshop and is very adept at getting people to buy things that they don't want. She started off as a once only character but proved so popular that she was given further appearances.

10. What was the former occupation of Edie Pegdon's brother?

Answer: Headmaster

The brother is Seymour Utterthwaite. When he retired from his position as Headmaster of a boy's school he turned his mind to inventing. He was not very successful. Whenever Edie talked of 'our Seymour' she almost always put on an upper class accent.

11. In which part of the UK was the series set?

Answer: Yorkshire Pennines

Although the name of the town is never mentioned in the series, it is filmed in the small town of Holmfirth. Much of the scenery is part of The Peak District National Park. The Peak District covers 555 sq.miles and stretches from Derbyshire into South and West Yorkshire.

12. In later episodes the 'third man' was one Herbert Truelove. What was his former job?

Answer: Policeman

Herbert Truelove was a retired policeman, and because of this calls himself 'Truly of The Yard'.

13. What was Foggy Dewhurst's real first name?

Answer: Walter

Where the name 'Foggy' came from doesn't seem to be documented. But it may be a reference to him being thick and wet. This, however, is pure conjecture.

14. Which vehicle does Wesley call his 'Ferrari in overalls'?

Answer: Land Rover

Wesley is forever tinkering with anything mechanical in his shed. His beloved old Land Rover has featured in many episodes.

15. It was always the intention to film "Last Of The Summer Wine" in The Peak District National Park.

Answer: False

The original intention was to film in and around either Doncaster or Rotherham. It was because of the comedy writer Barry Took that filming was moved to Holmfirth. Barry had visited the place earlier and had mentioned it to one of the production team. Roy Clarke visited the town, saw the location, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Source: Author romeomikegolf

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