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Cast of Last of the Summer Wine

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Bill Owen as Compo, Peter Sallis as Clegg, and Brian Wilde as Foggy are the three lead actors in the long-running BBC sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.

  • BBC
  • 1973–2010
  • 31 seasons
  • TV series
  • 18 cast

Main cast

  • Compo SimmoniteBill Owen1–26Main
  • Norman CleggPeter Sallis1–31Main
  • Foggy DewhurstBrian Wilde3–11, 13–17Main
  • BlamireMichael Bates1–2Main
  • Seymour UtterthwaiteStephen Lewis18–31Main
  • Truly TrueloveFrank Thornton18–31Main
  • EntwistleBurt Kwouk18–31Main
  • Tom SimmoniteTom Owen26–31Main
  • SidJohn Comer1–13Main
  • IvyJane Freeman1–31Main
  • Nora BattyKathy Staff1–31Main
  • SmilerStephen Lewis1–31Main

Supporting cast

  • Wesley PegdenGordon Wharmby3–31Supp
  • Mrs. BattyDora Bryan1–2Supp
  • EdithThora Hird1–2Supp
  • Foggy’s motherDiana King3–11Supp

Guest & voice

  • HowardRobert Fyfe1Guest
  • MarinaJean Alexander1Guest

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About this cast

Last of the Summer Wine is a classic British sitcom that ran for 31 series from 1973 to 2010, following the misadventures of three elderly men in a Yorkshire village. The core trio evolved over the decades, but the most famous line-up featured Bill Owen as the scruffy Compo, Peter Sallis as the thoughtful Clegg, and Brian Wilde as the pompous Foggy.

FAQs

Who plays Compo in Last of the Summer Wine?

Compo Simmonite is played by Bill Owen from series 1 to 26.

Who plays Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine?

Norman Clegg is played by Peter Sallis for the entire run of the series.

Who plays Foggy in Last of the Summer Wine?

Foggy Dewhurst is played by Brian Wilde from series 3 to 11 and again from 13 to 17.

How many series of Last of the Summer Wine were there?

There were 31 series, broadcast from 1973 to 2010.

Who replaced Compo after Bill Owen died?

After Bill Owen’s death in 1999, his son Tom Owen joined the cast as Tom Simmonite, Compo’s son.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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