Last of the Summer Wine Season 4

Right now you can watch Last of the Summer Wine Season 4 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Peter Sallis — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Last of the Summer Wine Season 4 is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Last of the Summer Wine Season 4 from the crowd. Last of the Summer Wine's fourth series originally aired on BBC1 between 9 November 1977 and 4 January 1978. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Sydney Lotterby. The fourth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 3 on 26 July 2004. Peter Sallis and Bill Owen lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1977. The timing in Last of the Summer Wine Season 4 is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Last of the Summer Wine Season 4. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Peter Sallis's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.