Survey says Summer Wine worst thing about Yorkshire

Sep 5 2008 by Katie Campling, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Gentle comedy Last Of The Summer Wine was not seen as such an asset.

But Holme Valley businesses say the world’s longest- running sitcom serves them well as a tourist draw.

Greg Christoffi, a member of Holme Valley Business Association, said: “Last Of The Summer Wine brings people to the area, especially in summer.

“We have a lot of Americans coming here because of it; more every year.

“The British tourists like it, too. Every tourist we get brings a bonus for businesses and creates employment. If we didn’t have the tourism a lot of people’s takings would be down.”