Documentaries about Summer Wine
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Only the 25 and 30 year specials, which are almost identical when watching
RickAns
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They did do a documentary on the show. It was called 25 Years of Last of the Summer Wine that came out in 1997 before the 18th series. Then they updated it to 30 Years of Last of the Summer Wine in April of 2003 near the end of series 24.
I first saw this special on a Netflix DVD and it is what cemented my liking and understanding of what the show was all about. Previously I had seen a couple episodes some time earlier and had no clue who the characters were or what was going on.
Here is a youtube link to a poor copy that has been altered to prevent copyright infringement.
I don't remember if this was included in any box sets or individually. Would have to look into that further. I think it is a really good doco with cast interviews and talks from the production side of things even Roy Clarke sharing his thoughts. I highly recommend watching this special if you are a fan of the show.
I see while I was typing this that Terry has replied as well.
I first saw this special on a Netflix DVD and it is what cemented my liking and understanding of what the show was all about. Previously I had seen a couple episodes some time earlier and had no clue who the characters were or what was going on.
Here is a youtube link to a poor copy that has been altered to prevent copyright infringement.
I don't remember if this was included in any box sets or individually. Would have to look into that further. I think it is a really good doco with cast interviews and talks from the production side of things even Roy Clarke sharing his thoughts. I highly recommend watching this special if you are a fan of the show.
I see while I was typing this that Terry has replied as well.
Thanks, I'll check out this documentary on YouTube.
RickAns
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Hi @richmavis, Greets and Welcome to the forums. 
It is only on the region 1 (North America, etc.) LotSW Vintage 1995 DVD. You can find copies of them on ebay set to worldwide search to include NA. Possibly on Amazon as well. I see copies on there for maybe $20 every now and then. Well worth it I think.
The Vintage series are a special set of discs that includes some Christmas specials and popular episodes for that seasonal year. There is more info on what is included in this thread.
It is only on the region 1 (North America, etc.) LotSW Vintage 1995 DVD. You can find copies of them on ebay set to worldwide search to include NA. Possibly on Amazon as well. I see copies on there for maybe $20 every now and then. Well worth it I think.
The Vintage series are a special set of discs that includes some Christmas specials and popular episodes for that seasonal year. There is more info on what is included in this thread.
R1 DVD Vintage Extras
The complete box set has all the Christmas specials along with the original episodes, but appears to be lacking a few extras / specials that are on the R1 "Vintage" DVDs. Which is a shame because I think they really should have been included to complete the package. The 30 Years of Last of the...
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Barrychuckle
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I've been trying to find the 25 years one for ages, does anyone know if it has been posted anywhere?
imitation700mb
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I think the only extras in the 30 Year version are coverage of Bill Owen and Compo's deaths and a quick run down of the years since. Also short interviews with Frank Thornton, Brian Wilde and Bert Kwouk.
The 25 years one is almost identical to the 30 year one, with a few moments that were deleted and replaced with newer scenes in the 30 year doc. Perhaps the one notable moment which is slightly emotonal and gave me a slight shudder was the very last clip in the 25, which is about when the show could potentially end and its a shot of Bill Owen saying "My problem is...what am i going to do when it finishes"
heres a copy of the 25 year, it'll be up for 30 days
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heres a copy of the 25 year, it'll be up for 30 days
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Barrychuckle
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Thank you so much for posting, I'll download it now!
It seems the original poster has removed the content, it sates it will only be there for 30 days, I have the 30 year version, which is the same with a few additions, I will dig it out and make it available here in the next couple of days
Barrychuckle
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How exciting!
AJM
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@Phughes here's a copy of the 25 years documentary uploaded by @PKDurham
mega.nz
466.85 MB file on MEGA
Here is the 30 Year special, it is a 2 GB file size and you will have to download it ,then view it on your Computer, right click on the file when you reach it, to download