Last of the Summer Wine

After indulging in a glass too many of Auntie's wine, Smiler takes off on the run, determined to avoid the consequences. This forces Compo, Truly and Barry to set about quickly tracking him down through various streets in the neighbourhood.

Ironing Day is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the comedy‑drama genre and is listed simply as an episode of the series, with no further production details supplied. The story centres on Smiler, who, after indulging in a little too much of Auntie's wine, decides to make a hasty escape. His sudden flight leaves his friends Compo, Truly and Barry in the position of pursuers, tasked with locating him before the situation worsens. The episode follows the trio as they set off in search of Smiler, navigating the mishaps that arise from his inebriated departure. Their efforts to track him down drive the narrative forward, creating a series of comedic encounters and misunderstandings along the way. Ultimately, Ironing Day uses this chase to showcase the interplay between the characters, highlighting their differing approaches to the problem and the light‑hearted tone that underpins the whole affair. The focus remains firmly on Smiler’s ill‑advised drink and the subsequent pursuit by Compo, Truly and Barry, delivering a compact, self‑contained story within the episode’s runtime.