Last of the Summer Wine

When Compo catches a glimpse of Nora Batty’s new legwear, the shock is enough to send him straight to hospital for treatment. When the news reaches his friends later, they find themselves confronted with a dilemma about what to do next.

Elegy for Fallen Wellies is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the comedy‑drama tradition, offering a slice of life that centres on the familiar characters of the long‑running series. The title hints at a light‑hearted yet slightly mournful tone, suggesting that something ordinary may take an unexpected turn. The plot kicks off when Compo catches sight of Nora Batty’s brand‑new legwear. The sight is enough to send him into a full‑blown panic, and he’s quickly whisked off to the hospital. The episode uses this moment to play up the comic shock value of an otherwise mundane wardrobe change, showing how a simple glimpse can have dramatic consequences for the hapless neighbour. Later on, the news of Compo’s sudden hospitalisation reaches his friends, leaving them with a tricky decision to make. They must weigh their options and decide how best to respond to the situation, creating a dilemma that drives the remainder of the episode. The story thus moves from the initial, humorous mishap to a more reflective moment where the characters grapple with the implications of their friend’s unexpected health scare.