Last of the Summer Wine (series 9) Last of the Summer Wine (series 9) Last of the Summer Wine's ninth series originally aired on BBC1 between 1 January 1986 and 27 December 1987. All episodes from this series were written by Roy Clarke and produced and directed by Alan J. W. Bell. The ninth series was released on DVD in region 2 as a box set on 5 May 2008. The trio in this series consisted of: Seymour (1986–1990) Edie (1986–2003) Barry (1986-1990, 1996–2010) Glenda (1986–2010) Eli (1987–2002) PC Walsh (1986–2010) (aka Second Policeman) Wally Batty (1975, 1976–1987) "Crusher" Milburn (1984–1987) New Year Special (1986) Christmas Special
Last of the Summer Wine was having a love affair with his married assistant, Mrs. Partridge. Despite their efforts to keep the plot a secret, especially from Mrs. Partridge's husband, the trio of old men were well aware of the affair. The summer season reversed the roles: Howard became the married partner, and the challenge was to keep the affair secret from his wife. The summer season proved to be a success and frequently played to packed houses. In 1985, the show was once again produced, first as a two-week tour of Britain, and then as another summer season in Bournemouth. Fergusson returned for the