The second series of Last of the Summer Wine originally aired on BBC1 between 5 March and 16 April 1975.Bright and Ross (2000), pp. 167–170 All episodes were written by Roy Clarke, and produced and directed by Bernard Thompson.Bright and Ross (2000), p. 164
Although ratings from the first series were not good, the BBC ordered a second series of Last of the Summer Wine after the first season aired but were delayed owing to strike action. The second series was eventually produced and aired during March and April 1975. For the first time, series 2 saw two episodes make it into the top ten programs of the week, starting with the opening show, "Forked Lightning," which was watched by more than 18 million people.Bright and Ross (2000), pp. 17–19
Joining the cast this season was Joe Gladwin as Wally Batty, Nora Batty's henpecked husband.Bright and Ross (2000), p. 96 Series 2 would also mark the final appearance of Blamire, played by Michael Bates, who left at the end of the series owing to health problems.Bright and Ross (2000), p. 19
The second series was released on DVD in region 2 as a combined box set with series 1 on 2 September 2002.
Characters The trio in this series consisted of Blamire (Michael Bates), Compo (Bill Owen) and Clegg (Peter Sallis). Series two was the first appearance of Wally Batty (1975–1987) and the final appearance of Cyril Blamire (1973–1975).
Episodes
DVD release The box set for series 1 and 2 was released by Universal Playback in September 2002.
+ The Complete Series 1 & 2 Set Details 13 episodes 4-disc set Language: English Release Date Region 22 September 2002
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