| Last Of The Summer Wine character | |
|---|---|
| |
| Luther 'Hobbo' Hobdyke | |
| Gender | Male |
| Job | Retired |
| Actor | Russ Abbot |
| Appearances | |
| First | I Was A Hitman For Primrose Dairies |
| Last | How Not to Cry at Weddings |
(2008–2010) Hobbo is a former milkman with ties to MI5 who was first introduced in the 2008 New Years special, to set up his role in the upcoming 30th series. He is Clegg's new next door neighbour. Upon first arriving in the village, Hobbo recruits Alvin and Entwistle to form a small band of volunteers who will react to any emergency that arises in the village, thus forming a new trio. Hobbo is incredibly cautious, and always on the lookout for enemy attack. He fondly remembers his time spent with MI5, when he used to leap from aeroplanes ("Holding crates of milk?" asks Entwistle) and dive for cover from enemy fire. Clegg and Truly recall that Hobbo was never much of a milkman but was exemplary at needlework.[23] He was also one of the last new characters to be introduced to the series.