Series 9
12 episodes
1. Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
30m · Jan 4, 1987
Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?
2. The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
30m · Jan 11, 1987
A rotting old boat is made to float... sometimes most unsuccessfully.
3. Dried Dates And Codfanglers
30m · Jan 18, 1987
Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental value into Seymour's pond?
4. The Really Masculine Purse
30m · Jan 25, 1987
After Compo claims that any man who uses a purse is effeminate, Seymour tries to invent a strictly masculine purse.
5. Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
30m · Feb 1, 1987
Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His "guinea pig" may not agree.
6. The Ice-cream Man Cometh
30m · Feb 8, 1987
Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure.
7. Set The People Free
30m · Feb 15, 1987
The trio devise a plan to "spring" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.
8. Go With The Flow
30m · Feb 22, 1987
It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening - until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.
9. Jaws
30m · Mar 1, 1987
Seymour insists Edie must be up to date with his latest design in waste disposal.
10. Edie And The Automobile
30m · Mar 8, 1987
Edie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected.
11. Wind Power
30m · Mar 15, 1987
How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the test pilot.
12. When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible.
30m · Mar 22, 1987
Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.