First of the Summer Wine(1988)

First of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom prequel set in a small Yorkshire village in 1939, as Britain braces for war. The series explores the early lives of characters who would later become central to Last of the Summer Wine, capturing a moment when peacetime was slipping away and uncertainty hung over the nation. Set against the backdrop of pre-war England, the show blends comedy with the tensions of the era, following the misadventures and friendships that would define these characters for decades to come. With its roots in the beloved original series, First of the Summer Wine offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to see how these relationships began, all while the shadow of conflict loomed over their quiet corner of Yorkshire.