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A prequel to Roy Clarke's original Last of the Summer Wine and featuring Peter Sallis, First of the Summer Wine takes place in a small Yorkshire village. The action revolves around the antics of the young Compo, Clegg and Seymour and their usually level headed female counterparts, all of whom are grappling with the world around them, their youth, and their experiences with the opposite sex usually with hilarious consequences. Set between May and September 1939 as Hitler's Nazi Germany and Great Britain become increasingly poised for war the characters lives are about to be changed forever.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By P. Brown
Format:DVD
I bought this for my dad who is a big fan of Last of the Summer Wine. He first saw this on TV and instantly dropped a hint that it would be something he would like to get. The writing of the series is great as the characters personalities and background match uncannily to Last of the Summer Wine. Furthermore, the cast give a realistic character link to the cast in Last of the Summer Wine. This is a must but for Last of the Summer Wine fans.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a well written series that shows us how our favourite Summer Wine characters coped in their youth.Once again the Grim Reaper is part of the cast.In Last Of The Summer Wine death was a part of the cast as they where all older and in First death was involved as they where soon to be fighting in World War II.They capture the characters so well that they all instantly recognisable.The actors are all very well chosen.Plot-lines are very well thought up and there is the still the promise of numerous belly laughs.Roy Clarke proves yet again that he is an excellent writer and it is very nice touch to see Peter Sallis as Norman Clegg's Father.
For fans of classic British comedy in general and Last Of The Summer Wine in particular this is a worthy addition to such a persons DVD collection.Amazon are selling it for a fine price & so I highly recommend it.
For fans of classic British comedy in general and Last Of The Summer Wine in particular this is a worthy addition to such a persons DVD collection.Amazon are selling it for a fine price & so I highly recommend it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By J. D. White
Format:DVD
A very worthy and entertaining prequel series that sticks in spirit and style to its more famous sister series.
Notable is the soundtrack - works very well to portray the era and setting and the main theme tune is particularly memorable. Oh and look out for Peter Sallis who has a small role playing his own Father!
Notable is the soundtrack - works very well to portray the era and setting and the main theme tune is particularly memorable. Oh and look out for Peter Sallis who has a small role playing his own Father!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. Kelley
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This prequel series is a wonderful addition to any LOTSW fan's dvd collection. I wish some background material on the making of this program could be produced and included on the dvds, but I'm very pleased that the Beeb has finally gotten this much of the series out!!
It appears that the cast did a lot of work to tailor their performances into wonderful portrayals of younger versions of Clegg, Compo, Foggy, Seymour, Nora, Ivy, Wally, etc. Peter Sallis and Roy Clark favourite Maggie Ollerenshaw do a wonderful Mr. & Mrs. Clegg. The sets and attention to period detail are incredible. The pilot is especially poignant at the end, with the transposition of a Hitler speech over a scene of young people dancing at a church social.
If you loved LOTSW, this series is not to be missed!
It appears that the cast did a lot of work to tailor their performances into wonderful portrayals of younger versions of Clegg, Compo, Foggy, Seymour, Nora, Ivy, Wally, etc. Peter Sallis and Roy Clark favourite Maggie Ollerenshaw do a wonderful Mr. & Mrs. Clegg. The sets and attention to period detail are incredible. The pilot is especially poignant at the end, with the transposition of a Hitler speech over a scene of young people dancing at a church social.
If you loved LOTSW, this series is not to be missed!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If Anyone whos not seen this before and is going to buy it as they have the Last Of The Summer Wine Series then they must be aware that this is not Last Of The Summer Wine and should not expect it to be the same. This is about a group of kids living their lives before the breakout of war and what theu get upto. The series is very funny in its own right and should be taken as is. The casting of all the characters is spot on and some really shine and you can actually imagine that its what they would have looked like when Last Of The Summer Wine were younger.
I'm currently waiting for series two as not seen it when it was broadcast, but what I have seen so far it would be worth a few more episodes. I'm sure they could squeeze more episodes in before they get called up for war.
I'm currently waiting for series two as not seen it when it was broadcast, but what I have seen so far it would be worth a few more episodes. I'm sure they could squeeze more episodes in before they get called up for war.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Frank Moyes
Format:DVD
Note in response to queries in other reviews, illustration of what is assumed to be actual cover shows that PILOT is included. Now worth ordering.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By karen
Format:DVD
This series is excellent, full of humour and of a life style all but gone. it is very entertaining and can be watched with the family of all ages. Good honest entertainment. cant wait for series 2! A must have for everyones collection.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By edna
Format:DVD
I love this programme!! They better had bring out series 2!!
The wedding episode is laugh out loud funny, as is most of the show!!!
best quote??
Congratulations Foggy!! Tha's just invented indoor camping!!
A classic!!!!
The wedding episode is laugh out loud funny, as is most of the show!!!
best quote??
Congratulations Foggy!! Tha's just invented indoor camping!!
A classic!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Fun
My wife and I have enjoyed watching 'Last of the summer wine' since we were married 32 years ago today. Only recently though, did we discover the 'First oft the summer wine. Read more
Published 26 days ago by M. S. Newman
2.0 out of 5 stars
First Summer Wine!
We weren't keen on it, I would not buy any more. The acting wasn't so good as the old Last of the Summer Wines, now they were really funny, but First of the Summer Wine, no, not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. R. Thomson
3.0 out of 5 stars
First of the Summer Wine.
Not really as good as expected, compared with the later "Last of the Summer Wine", still it would have been fairly experimental when made, not knowing how popular the LotSW... Read more
Published 3 months ago by His Lordship.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Last of the Summer Wine - beginings
I am collecting Last of the Summer Wine, First of the Summer Wine is a must, planning to buy series two.
Published 3 months ago by Kevin Kane-Brooks
1.0 out of 5 stars
last of the summer wine
Only one dvd worked the case was broke and was not new very dissopoited tryed to send it back but was out of time one day to return the item not long enough
Published 4 months ago by dog
4.0 out of 5 stars
1st of the summer wine -- series 1
It was good, just not as good as Last of the Summer Wine. I wish it had spanned a longer time period and not just four months. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robert Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
first of the summer wine
i would recommend this dvd to everybody
I think it is fantastic but then I like all of the summer wine films
I think it is fantastic but then I like all of the summer wine films
Published 6 months ago by MASON
3.0 out of 5 stars
First of the Summer Wine. DVD
I suppose it was ok. But I didnt think it was that funny. Not a patch on later series. Sorry!!! But I would deal with the seller again.
Published 9 months ago by charly
5.0 out of 5 stars
first of the summer wine
not quite as good as last of the summer wine but its very interesting for showing all the caraters of last of the summer wine when they were young and before foggie went to war if... Read more
Published 13 months ago by terry
5.0 out of 5 stars
First of the summer wine series 1
Great show it is as good as the last of the summer wine, please I can not wait for the next series 2, please do not keep us waiting.
Now now now......!!!!!!!
Now now now......!!!!!!!
Published 15 months ago by Mr. F. R. Adams
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