In his later life, Compo, Norman and a third man (such as Cyril) roamed the hills around Holmfirth, getting involved with harebrained schemes to keep themselves one step ahead of boredom. Compo often talks of his vast, vast family and their exploits.
Compo's post-retirement life involved him, along with Norman and another person (maybe Cyril), roaming the countryside around Holmfirth, coming up with wild ideas to avoid the dullness of daily routine. Compo often talks about his large family's exciting exploits.