(Michael Aldridge; 1986–90) The first successor to Foggy. Blamire was fired up by displays of youthful enthusiasm, energetic gusto, or any sign of the British spirit. Following the departure of Billy Hardcastle in series 28, Entwistle was often paired with Alvin, with many stories revolving around their dealings with Howard or Barry. So - out of the 'regular' characters (say 5 episodes or more) - how many are still alive. Dull and ineffectual, building society employee Barry strives for executive advancement and adventure but seems destined for paperwork and domesticity. Despite his long-sightedness, Eli is eternally cheerful and optimistic, and glad to see anyone who stops to talk to him. In the 1995 New Year Special episode featuring Sir Norman Wisdom, 'The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti', Eli is the conductor of the Holme Silver Band. Likewise she is generally shown to be kinder to the main trio than the other ladies (particularly when her uncle Seymour was with them and notably in the episode "The McDonaghs of Jamieson Street" she lends Billy a skirt after his trousers are mauled by a vicious dog). As a result, their relationship does not appear to have gone beyond hand-holding and gazing into each other's eyes (much to the annoyance of Marina), and the occasional kiss in a field, haystack, or mobile hut somewhere, and it is hinted that if Howard ever did get the chance, he would be too cowardly to go through with it anyway. (Jean Fergusson; 1985, 1986–2010) Howard's busty love interest Marina works in the local supermarket. On some occasions, Wesley's hat is also smouldering and smoking. The 80-year-old, who was born in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, also played cleaner Doris Luke in long-running ITV soap Crossroads. Foggy was infamous for trying to figure out a solution to the trio's everyday problems, only to make them much worse. Clegg and Truly recall that Hobbo was never much of a milkman but was exemplary at needlework. LAST of the Summer Wine pals Compo and Clegg have been reunited after they were buried side-by-side in a graveyard overlooking the town made famous by the show. Brian Wilde, a much-loved star in two of television's favourite sitcoms, has died at the age of 80. For the first few series in which she appeared, Edie was extremely concerned with her reputation in the neighbourhood: whenever there was company, Edie would try to put on a posh, educated voice—which would suddenly vanish when she was shouting for (or at) Wesley. Wally Batty. Barry is often trying out new hobbies in an attempt to stop his life being humdrum; and in more recent years, has made a number of attempts to fit in at a local golf club, often upsetting the golf captain "The Major". However, he tends to ignore Marina when he's out with her, partly out of fear of his wife Pearl, and partly because he gets so deeply caught up in fabricating charades to cover up his affair. (Barbara Young; 2008–10) Stella is Nora's sister, she first appeared in the 2008 New Years Special, I Was A Hitman for Primrose Dairies as a replacement for and to compensate for the absence of actress Kathy Staff, (who was unable to continue her role as Nora owing to ill health and subsequent death). In his first episode he is shown to be a friend of Sid's (which was the latter's last appearance on the show before his death). In early appearances, Smiler was also a lodger with Nora Batty, which enraged the jealous Compo. Last of the Summer Wine duo Compo and Clegg have been reunited in death as actor Peter Sallis has been buried next to his co-star Bill Owen. He also seemed to be taking over a character version of Auntie Wainwright, although he mainly sold second-hand washing machines. Barry is often trying out new hobbies in an attempt to stop his life being humdrum; and in more recent years, has made a number of attempts to fit in at a local golf club, often upsetting the golf captain "the Major". She was introduced, along with Seymour, daughter Glenda and son-in-law Barry in the 1986 New Years Day special episode "Uncle of the Bride" (husband Wesley had been introduced in 1982, 4 years before). [13] At the end of the 21st series, Billy moves next door to Truly[17] and is teamed as the third member of the trio. The character returned in a 2007 episode of the show; and again in the 2008 New Year special, saying that he has retired from debt collecting and changed his name to Morton Beemish in order to start a new life for himself. Seymour usually blamed the failure of his inventions on divine punishment for his once having had an affair with a barmaid. He reappeared in the 1985 feature-length Christmas special 'Uncle Of The Bride', in which he was established as Edie's husband, at which point both became regulars from this special thereafter. In series 29 he was finally given the name PC Walsh. He was also afraid of his mother in law Edie, largely because she (along with the other ladies) would often judge Barry or accuse him of being guilty. The character first appeared in the 1982 episode 'Car and Garter' in a cameo role. (Christopher Beeny; 2001–05, 2007–10) He first appeared as Herman Teesdale, "the Repo man", who is always pursuing Tom Simmonite, claiming that he owes money. Friends and co-stars have paid tribute to Last of the Summer Wine star Kathy Staff, who has died aged 80. (1986–1990, 1996–2010) meek and mild husband of Glenda. Initially mentioned but not seen, he first appeared on screen in 1975. Bates left the cast in 1975 due to cancer that left him too ill to perform in any long-term projects aside from It Ain't Half Hot Mum. It has also been suggested that Howard loves Pearl underneath it all. In one episode, a passing comment by Compo seemed to suggest that Eli was a sniper during the Second World War. Actors Peter Sallis and Bill Owen be… (Russ Abbot; 2008–10) Hobbo is a former milkman with ties to MI5 who was first introduced in the 2008 New Years special, to set up his role in the 30th series. [citation needed]. In 1985 she joined the cast of the internationally successful BBC television sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine as Glenda, the daughter of Thora Hird's character. During his first appearance he was almost entirely referred to by everyone else as his real name "Clem". Clegg is reluctant to go into her shop, since she always sells him something he doesn't want, but she usually finds ways to trick him into entering. Michael Grady (born 6 February 1946) is an English character actor. In First of the Summer Wine episode "Not Thee Missus", the young Foggy is called Graham by his mother. He and Pearl live next door to Clegg, and, much to the annoyance of the latter, Howard is always pestering him for aid in his various schemes to escape Pearl and be with Marina. Ivy and Sid often shouted and argued with each other (and Ivy was never shy about bringing up Sid's infidelity), but, as with many of the show's couples, there was little doubt that they loved each other. (Dora Bryan; 2000, 2001–2005) Edie's and Seymour's sister, who has always been more romantically adventurous, to Edie's unending shame. Robert Fyfe (born 19 June 1925) is a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 1985 to 2010. She seems to have a soft spot for Clegg (often referring to him as "Norman Clegg that was" implying that they have a past), and occasionally briefly leaves Howard for other men. This follows the death of Jean Fergusson, who played Marina in the popular show, in December last year.. And in October Juliette Kaplan, who played Pearl, died aged 80.. Beeny was best known for playing butler Edward Barnes in TV series Upstairs Downstairs. In fact, he was a signwriter; and unlike Blamire, many of his old military stories were untrue. He sometimes appeared to take an unhealthy delight in corporal punishment, and was appalled to hear that it has been prohibited. (Trevor Bannister; 1992, 2001, 2002–03, 2004, 2005–06, 2008–2010) The Captain of the local golf club where Barry is often trying to fit in as a member; but, despite his best efforts to impress him, Barry always manages to annoy or offend the Captain, either by becoming involved with some escapade with the main trio, or by some other social faux pas. The character was never alluded to again. This list includes all of the Last of the Summer Wine main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below.You can various bits of trivia about these Last of the Summer Wine stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. Last Of The Summer Wine, Where Are They Now? London: BBC Worldwide. In A Sidecar Named Desire Clegg reveals that he was once trapped in a lift with Marina and she cuddled him for warmth, much to Howard's ire and jealousy. He also described it akin to jail at Stalag 14. [12] Because of his previous job in the police, Truly refers to himself as "Truly of the Yard"; he was also once misheard and thought to have said he was "Trudy" (of the Yard). Dull and ineffectual, accountant Barry strives for adventure but seems destined for paperwork and domesticity. Like Wally Batty he often welcomed Compo's affection for his wife. Whilst she and her nephew both have a general predisposition towards sneakiness, Auntie Wainwright is much more adept at applying it. Billy believes he is a direct descendant of Robin Hood. Although several relatives appeared in the show, this does not come close to the number of relatives mentioned lightly in conversation. In his early years in the series, Wesley seemed to have a love of loud rock music, which led to the trio desperately trying to call over it to get his attention on a number of occasions. Brian played Foggy from 1976–1985 and 1990–1997. In one of his earlier episodes, his name is hinted to be Oliver when Clegg finds one of his old army trunks with the initials 'COD'. [citation needed]. He made one more appearance in the next series, in the episode 'Three Men and a Mangle', and later reappeared in 2004 to partner Kitson after Tony Capstick's death. Due to the longevity of the series it was often necessary to replace key characters due to an actor's death, illness, or unavailability for other reasons. Wally had a passion for racing pigeons and owned a motorbike and sidecar, occasionally taking Nora for a spin around the countryside. What's ... could continue on the series. (Tony Capstick; 1987, 1990–2004) Capstick made his first appearance in the 1987 special 'Big Day at Dream Acres', before becoming a semi-regular alongside Kitson from series 12 in 1990, up to his death in late 2003. His relationship with Nora stood in stark contrast to Compo's unrequited lust after her; in fact, he often welcomed the prospect of Compo running off with her. In spite of this, Compo and Blamire were close, as shown by Compo's misery in the episodes immediately after he left. Generally the wisest and most level-headed of the show's female social circle, she was also on occasion a target of Compo's (unwanted) affection, who often said that if it wasn't for Nora Batty, he'd be all over her. (Danny O'Dea; 1987–2002) An extremely long-sighted bumbler, Eli maintained a highly cheerful, friendly attitude despite not having a clue what was going on around him. In earlier episodes she was shown to tolerate the main trio more when they visited the café. June Whitfield previously made a "one off" appearance in the series as a different character, Delphi Potts, in the 2001 Christmas Special, 'Potts in Pole Position', married to Lother, the character of Warren Mitchell, a couple of years before she became a regular as Nelly. Actress Kathy Staff, who played Nora Batty in long-running BBC One sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine, has died. This stemmed from the fact that Ivy told him to find "some poor lass that's had a hard time".[21]. When Tom's former acquaintance, Mrs. Avery, gives up the lease she owns on Compo's old house, Alvin purchases it. It is hinted (after his death) by Ivy that Sid was a supporter of Manchester United (though this was not mentioned when he was alive). Barry confesses to TheBoys what's going on but now he's afraid that Glenda has begun to sneak men to the house while he's at work, so he asks them to find out if there is another bloke.