 In 2008 , Bell announced that he had quit as producer of Last of the Summer Wine . Citing differences with the BBC and his dislike of their indifference towards the series , Bell said , " I have now decided I will not do it again . I have had enough of the BBC 's attitude . " The announcement came following rumours initiated by Bell that the network would not commission another series of episodes following the 30th series and their indecision regarding a possible one @-@ off special . However , on 26 June 2009 , the BBC announced that it had recommissioned the show for a 31st series with Bell continuing as producer and director . 
