So here it is the last episode of Last of The Summer Wine. 'How Not to Cry at Weddings' was never intended to be the last episode of the show so it does fall short of a deserved grand finale, but that said, it is a decent end to series 31.
Series 31 has been generally great. Russ Abbott has really settled into the role and the show has finally had some much needed focus. It was also the first series where we've had a continuing story arc (involving Howard and Pearl) which has been nice.
Fortunately Pearl allows Howard to move back in after a great sentimental scene between them where they reflect on their marriage. Roy Clarke was great at these scenes. Shame we never had more over them, especially with all of the cast members they lost over the years.
This episode focusing on the main characters getting together for a wedding. This is the first time in a long while that the majority of the cast have been together and it works rather well. We don't know the bride but that doesn't matter.
There's some great laughs including Tom forcing Auntie Wrainwright to make an effort with her outfit and Pearl covering Marina's face during a group photograph.
David Ross (Elgin from the Green Green Grass) plays a bumbling bus driver which is a nice turn.
It's a shame that Ivy and Nelly don't feature in this episode. I'm sure they would have done if the team had known the BBC would give the show the axe. It had to end sometime, but it's such a shame it didn't get a special final episode.
Thankfully, Clegg, the only character to appear in every episode, got the last line which is rather fitting.
Series 31 has been generally great. Russ Abbott has really settled into the role and the show has finally had some much needed focus. It was also the first series where we've had a continuing story arc (involving Howard and Pearl) which has been nice.
Fortunately Pearl allows Howard to move back in after a great sentimental scene between them where they reflect on their marriage. Roy Clarke was great at these scenes. Shame we never had more over them, especially with all of the cast members they lost over the years.
This episode focusing on the main characters getting together for a wedding. This is the first time in a long while that the majority of the cast have been together and it works rather well. We don't know the bride but that doesn't matter.
There's some great laughs including Tom forcing Auntie Wrainwright to make an effort with her outfit and Pearl covering Marina's face during a group photograph.
David Ross (Elgin from the Green Green Grass) plays a bumbling bus driver which is a nice turn.
It's a shame that Ivy and Nelly don't feature in this episode. I'm sure they would have done if the team had known the BBC would give the show the axe. It had to end sometime, but it's such a shame it didn't get a special final episode.
Thankfully, Clegg, the only character to appear in every episode, got the last line which is rather fitting.